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Are Nuts Hard to Digest? The Four Horsemen

Nuts are small packets of joy, flavor, and texture. Not only that but it is also loaded with various nutrients and components that are beneficial to the body. But, are nuts hard to digest? Yes, and there are four reasons why. It may cause intolerance, can be a factor for diverticulitis, contains phytic acid and […]

Magnesium Everywhere- Does Magnesium Help Digestion?

Magnesium (Mg) is a mineral present in nature, plants, animals, and humans. Yes, we have magnesium in our body and we need it in our daily life. But, does magnesium help digestion? Fun fact: Your bones contain around 60% of the magnesium in the body, followed by the muscles, soft tissues, blood, and other fluids. […]

CBD Oil for IBS – Is it a Good Combo?

Cannabidiol oil (CBD oil) is a product of the cannabis plant. Hemp and marijuana differ in the level of THC component. CBD is ventured as a cure for its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. How about its effect on IBS? Is CBD oil for IBS a good combination? Your red lights might be blaring huh. Oil […]

Does Flax Seed Make You Poop? Yes, and There’s More

The flax plant is a popular crop, dating back to centuries of cultivation. The plant is used from the fiber which is used for making underclothes and table linens, to the seeds for its medicinal attributes. Even if it is known for its heart benefits and cancer risk reduction, it is also beneficial for a […]

One of the Mints. Does Peppermint Help Digestion?

Christmas just finished and it is arguably the season of peppermints. The red and white stripes of candy canes and small round candies are everywhere! This is in-time for the bountiful feasts during this time of the year, and we’re here to answer the question of whether peppermint helps digestion or not. Everybody is familiar […]

Fruity Pebbles and Green Poop? – Here’s Why

Have you had an experience with green poop after eating Fruity Pebbles? Then you are in the right place! There has been a lot of concern about Fruity Pebbles causing green poop but not all that much information online, so we decided to do a little investigating here at Gut Advisor to get to the bottom […]

Why Corn Is So Hard to Digest – Explained

Corn… it was first domesticated in southern Mexico somewhere around 7,000 – 10,000 years ago, it’s a great food for a cookout, and it is has become the second most consumed cereal grain in the world. But we’re not talking about corn chips and Corn Flakes here… we’re talking about whole corn. Anyone who has eaten corn […]

Got Flax Seeds & Chia Seeds In Your Poop? – What You Should Know

Do you or have you had seeds in your poop? Flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, etc. If you are the type of person that spends a lot of time worrying about their poop then the sight of undigested seeds may stir some worry. If you aren’t the type of person that spends time worrying about their […]