Digestive Health Institute

06/18/2025

Are Your Protein Powders Gut-Friendly?

For individuals addressing IBS, SIBO, reflux (acid and non-acid, LPR), gas, bloating, or abdominal pain, protein powders can be either a convenient source of nutrition or an unexpected trigger.

From a microbiome-centered perspective, such as the Fast Tract Diet (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/fast-tract-diet/), the key concern isn’t just protein quality. It’s a food’s Fermentation Potential (FP) that matters most.

What Is Fermentation Potential (FP)?

Fermentation Potential is a science-based metric that estimates how likely a food is to ferment in the gut and cause symptoms.

Key aspects of FP:
- Each food is assigned a specific FP value
- Lower FP = lower symptom potential
- Calculated based on the full spectrum of fermentable carbohydrate content and portion size
- Adaptable across dietary needs and cultural preferences

This system empowers individuals to make informed, symptom-conscious food choices without compromising variety or nutrition.

Protein Powders: What to Watch For

Many protein powders marketed as “clean” or “healthy” contain fermentable additives such as inulin, chicory root, acacia fiber, sugar alcohols, and gums.

These ingredients can feed gas-producing microbes in the small intestine, worsening symptoms in conditions like SIBO, IBS, and reflux.

Some blends contain over 15 grams of carbohydrates and up to 7 grams of fiber per serving, a significant fermentable load that can aggravate digestive symptoms instead of relieving them.

Better Protein Powder Choices

Rather than focusing on brands, evaluate each product label for:
- Low total carbohydrate and fiber content
- Minimal ingredients beyond the source of protein
- No added prebiotics, sugar alcohols, or emulsifiers
- Examples that typically meet these criteria include whey isolate, single-ingredient pea protein isolates, collagen peptides, and egg white–based powders.

These options are generally low in FP and better tolerated by individuals with sensitive digestion.

Why It Matters

Just 30 grams of unabsorbed carbohydrates can fuel the production of over 10 liters of hydrogen gas in the gut. In SIBO, this gas:

- Feeds methanogenic archaea, contributing to methane-dominant overgrowth (IMO)
Feeds hydrogen sulfide–producing bacteria, linked to H₂S-dominant SIBO
- In reflux—both acid and silent (LPR)—this gas increases intra-abdominal pressure, pushing stomach contents upward and intensifying symptoms.

Fast Tract Support

To make smart choices easier, the Fast Tract Diet app (https://www.fasttractdiet.com/) includes a curated list of low-FP protein powders, plus FP values for over a thousand foods.
Whether you’re managing SIBO, IBS, reflux, or general gut sensitivity, this tool can help guide your recovery.

Discover Low-FP Foods in the App (https://www.fasttractdiet.com/)

Essential Reading

To truly understand the science behind the Fast Tract Diet and apply it with confidence for relief and long-term recovery, reading the books is key:

- Fast Tract Digestion: Heartburn – A science-based, novel solution for stopping reflux at its source. This book addresses acid reflux, GERD, silent reflux (LPR), as well as SIBO and other forms of gut dysbiosis.

- Fast Tract Digestion: IBS – An integrative, science-based solution for IBS, SIBO, IMO, and other forms of gut dysbiosis that does not rely on antibiotics.

Both books offer a deep dive into the Fermentation Potential (FP) system and provide clear strategies to help reduce symptoms, rebalance the gut, and support lasting digestive health.

If you reside outside of the U.S., please visit Amazon for your country of residence to find these titles.

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05/06/2025

Fiber and Gut Health: Rethinking the Rules

Not all fiber supports digestion. Discover why fermentability matters more than solubility—especially for SIBO, IBS, and reflux.

04/30/2025

Diets for (acid and silent) reflux: trigger food, low acid, FTD (Fast Tract Diet)

What is the best dietary strategies for reflux? Trigger food, low acid or Fast Tract Diet?

04/29/2025

Pros and Cons of Elemental Diet for Digestive Health

Clinical studies show elemental diet helps short term. See where it falls short—and how the Fast Tract Diet offers lasting relief.

04/23/2025

Tried Rifaximin or Antimicrobials for SIBO—Now What?

Explore SIBO treatment beyond rifaximin and herbal antimicrobials with a 4-pillar strategy focused on root causes, digestion, and gut health.

03/26/2025

Is Rifaximin Really Safe for SIBO? A New Study Says Think Again

If you’ve been prescribed Xifaxan (rifaximin) for SIBO, IBS, traveler’s diarrhea, or other digestive issues, you may reconsider its long-term efficacy and safety.

A recent study published in Nature * (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08095-4?utm_source=chatgpt.com) has identified a concerning link between rifaximin use and resistance to daptomycin—a last-resort antibiotic used to treat life-threatening infections caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE).

In short, this study reveals cross-resistance, where prior rifaximin use contributes to the development of resistance against daptomycin.

While the study focused on patients with liver disease using rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy, its findings raise important concerns about the broader, repeated use of rifaximin—especially in conditions like SIBO.

Key Findings from the Study:

🔹 Cross-Resistance Development

The study found that rifaximin induces mutations in the bacterial enzyme RNA polymerase, triggering structural changes in the cell membrane of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm). These changes reduce antibiotic binding and render VREfm resistant to multiple antibiotics, including daptomycin. E. faecium is a major cause of hospital-acquired infections, including bloodstream and urinary tract infections.

🔹 Serious Clinical Implications

Rifaximin has long been considered a low-risk antibiotic for resistance development. However, this study demonstrates that the assumption is incorrect. If VREfm becomes resistant to daptomycin, treatment options for serious infections become critically limited.

🔹 Recommendations for Healthcare Providers

The study urges clinicians to monitor patients previously treated with rifaximin for daptomycin resistance. It also calls for more cautious and judicious antibiotic use to help prevent further antimicrobial resistance.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you're managing SIBO, IBS, or related conditions, rifaximin may provide temporary symptom relief—but it does not address the underlying root causes specific to your case. With new concerns about long-term safety, it’s more important than ever to consider alternative, sustainable options.

The Fast Tract Diet: A Smarter Approach to SIBO & Gut Health:

Rather than relying on antibiotics, the Fast Tract Diet helps you

✅ Address one of the primary root causes of SIBO, carbohydrate malabsorption/excessive fermentation by limiting the full spectrum of fermentable carbohydrates—the main fuel for bacterial overgrowth

✅ Improve digestion naturally and rebalance your microbiome without wiping out beneficial microbes

✅ Reduce symptoms without the risk of antibiotic resistance or recurring flare-ups

Many people have successfully resolved SIBO, IBS, reflux, and related symptoms—and prevented recurrence—using this science-backed approach without the risks associated with long-term antibiotic use.

Next Steps for a Healthier Gut:

📖 Read the Fast Tract Digestion: IBS book (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/shop/ or Amazon) to learn how to implement the Fast Tract Diet effectively

📱 Download the Fast Tract Diet App (https://www.fasttractdiet.com/) to track your progress

📞 Call (844) 495-1151 (U.S.) to take the first step toward a personalized gut health plan

🌍 Outside the U.S. ? Use our Contact Form (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/contact-us/) to get in touch

There are 35–40 commonly identified underlying causes of IBS, SIBO, IMO, and other functional gastrointestinal disorders, according to population studies. But not every cause applies to every individual.

That’s why identifying and addressing the specific factors contributing to your symptoms requires a personalized, root-cause approach.

If you’re seeking a safer, long-term solution for SIBO or other digestive health challenges, let’s connect. I’m here to help you take control of your gut health.

Evidence-Based Integrative Approach to Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gut Dysbiosis, and Related Health Conditions

03/19/2025

The Fast Tract Diet is designed to help you address functional gastrointestinal disorders—such as reflux, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal pain—as well as gut dysbiosis, including SIBO, IMO, and related health issues. It is a science-based structured approach that not only limits the full spectrum of fermentable carbohydrates but also incorporates other essential components to support optimal digestion and gut health.

Some people have concerns about potential risks associated with a low-carbohydrate approach. A newly published paper addresses many of these concerns, providing evidence-based insights:
📄 Read the paper here: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1047

Key Findings:
Safety and Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Diets
✔ Supported by extensive clinical trial research.
✔ Demonstrated benefits for weight loss, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and metabolic disorders.

Concerns About Heart Disease and LDL Cholesterol
✔ Evidence does not support the claim that low-carb diets increase cardiovascular risk.
✔ Some individuals experience elevated LDL, but research shows no significant increase in arterial plaque.
✔ Studies indicate overall improvements in cardiovascular risk markers, even with higher LDL.

Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
✔ Recognized by the ADA and European Diabetes Association for glycemic control.
✔ Can induce remission of Type 2 Diabetes, reducing or eliminating the need for medication.

Concerns About Kidney Health
✔ No evidence that low-carb diets harm kidney function.
✔ Can be safely followed even by individuals with mild kidney disease.

Misconceptions About Nutritional Deficiencies
✔ Low-carb diets are nutrient-dense when properly formulated.
✔ No evidence that carbohydrate restriction leads to essential nutrient deficiencies.

Sustainability and Cost
✔ Low-carb diets can be both affordable and practical.
✔ Studies show long-term adherence is possible and sustainable.

Low-Carb Diets and Longevity
✔ No strong evidence that low-carb diets reduce lifespan.
✔ Some studies suggest they may even extend lifespan.

Athletic Performance and Muscle Maintenance
✔ Low-carb and ketogenic diets have been found to support endurance athletes.
✔ Can improve body composition, fat loss, and sustained energy levels.

For more information about the Fast Tract Diet, please visit: https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/fast-tract-diet/

As the prevalence of chronic diseases persists at epidemic proportions, health practitioners face ongoing challenges in providing effective lifestyle treatments for their patients. Even for those patients on GLP-1 agonists, nutrition counseling remains a crucial strategy for managing these condition...

02/10/2025

Reassessing Reflux Triggers and Beyond: Fats vs. Carbs

If you are familiar with my work, this might be a reminder.

Someone recently posted a question: "Don't fats loosen the LES or lower esophageal sphincter causing reflux?"

For decades, dietary recommendations for GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, have focused on reducing fat intake. This is based on the 1973 study 1 suggesting that fats lower LES pressure and could lead to increased reflux episodes.

However, recent research challenges this view, highlighting fermentable carbohydrates as a more significant contributor to reflux.

Here's what the evidence tells us: Carbohydrates and Reflux

Fermentation and Gas Production:
Bacteria in the gut ferment certain carbohydrates and produce gas. When you consume too many dietary carbs coupled with poor digestion, excessive gas builds up in your intestines.

This leads to increased intragastric pressure in the stomach, which promotes reflux events. Previously, these events have been referred to as "transient LES relaxations."

Intragastric pressure pushes the LES valve to open:
When measured by a technique called manometry, it appears that the LES is "relaxing" during reflux. But this newer idea posits that intragastric gas pressure from fermentation is "pushing it to open," like dropping a Mentos candy in a Coke bottle.

I developed this theory and wrote about it in my books, Heartburn Cured and Fast Tract Digestion Heartburn.

Fats are NOT the problem:

- High-fat meals did not increase reflux when calorie content was controlled. Therefore, "it is inappropriate to advise GERD patients to reduce the fat content of their meals for symptom relief." 2

- The calorie content is more important than the fat content 3

- Several more studies confirm that fats don't cause reflux 4, 5, 6

Carbohydrates are the problem:

- Studies show that dietary carbohydrate restriction is effective in relieving GERD symptoms and reducing esophageal acid exposure 7, 8

- A more extensive study of 144 obese women with GERD resolved their GERD symptoms and stopped medication after 10 weeks on a high-fat, low-carb diet 9

A Better Way to Manage Reflux

This research challenges the long-standing focus on fat reduction and supports a new dietary approach: limiting fermentable carbohydrates. The Fast Tract Diet offers a science-backed solution that targets the real dietary triggers of reflux for both acid and non-acid reflux (LPR).

Not only that, the Fast Tract Diet addresses gut dysbiosis, including:
- SIBO (hydrogen and/or hydrogen sulfide gas)
- IMO (methane gas)
- Other forms of dysbiosis (mixed gases and other end products)

This is because fermentable carbs, especially the five types targeted in the Fast Tract Diet, are the primary fuel source of gut microbes, thus potentially driving overgrowth and excessive gas production.

Overfed gut bacteria produce excessive amounts of gas. Remember, 30 grams of unabsorbed carbohydrates allows bacteria to produce more than ten liters of hydrogen gas. 10

As a result, there have been well-documented explosions during intestinal surgery. 11, 12

Carbohydrates, gases, and the molecular food chain

Many (types of) bacteria ferment carbohydrates and produce hydrogen gas.

Sulfate-reducing bacteria can convert hydrogen to hydrogen sulfide, and Archaea can convert it to methane. Thus, carbohydrates are connected to different forms of dysbiosis.

To address acid and non-acid reflux based on the latest science and gut dysbiosis, read the Fast Tract Digestion Heartburn book or the Fast Tract Digestion IBS book (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/shop/ or Amazon).

Ready to implement the Fast Tract Diet? Use the Fast Tract Diet app (https://www.fasttractdiet.com/).

Now, you might ask, "But what do I do if I cannot tolerate fats?" Or, "I need carbs because I don't want to lose weight." Perhaps, "I am on a plant-based diet, so what do I do?"

There are 35-40 common underlying causes for functional gastrointestinal disorders like reflux and different forms of gut dysbiosis.

Customized strategies based on your dietary preference are available through consultation.

To fully address your reflux and gut dysbiosis-related digestive and overall health issues, take the first step to Make a Complimentary Pre-consult Appointment (https://calendly.com/drnorm/pre-consult-appointment-20-minutes) with me. You can also call (844) 495-1151 US Mon - Fri from 8:30 am to 5 pm ET.

Identifying and addressing the underlying causes in your specific case must be part of the strategy.

Be well.

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12/27/2024

These are some of my go-to low FP desserts, especially during the holiday season. Fresh fruit, a warm drink, real whipped cream, and pancakes.

1. Strawberries and homemade whipped cream (6 servings): 6 FP per serving
- 3 cups (organic) strawberries sliced
- 1 cup pure heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0 FP sweetener to taste

Whip heavy cream, vanilla extract, and low FP sweeter in an electric mixer (pre-chill the mixing bowl or surround it with ice packs). Put sliced strawberries in a glass and place whipped cream on top.

You can also marinate sliced strawberries with a 0 FP sweetener.

Heavy cream is a low-lactose, high-fat dairy. If you are concerned about lactose, you can try a small amount, take lactase enzyme, or use lactose-free alternatives.

2. Cloud Pancakes (2 servings): 7 FP per serving
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 small package of cream cheese (112 grams or 4 Oz.)
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 0 FP sweetener to taste

Beat the eggs, cream cheese, and almond flour until fluffy and smooth. Melt a small amount of butter in a medium-high skillet, add batter, cook, flip, and remove to a plate. They cook relatively quickly. Repeat the process until the mix is gone. Top with butter, raspberries, and a small amount of maple syrup.

These are great as a snack or dessert, and I also enjoy them with scrambled eggs and sausages or bacon.

Cream cheese is low in lactose, and there are lactose-free alternatives.

3. Coffee with Bailey's (1 serving): 4 FP per serving
- 1 cup hot coffee brewed
- 1 shot Bailey's (53 grams)
- Brew a fresh cup of coffee and pour Bailey's.

Bailey's offers a lactose-free alternative, Baileys Almande.

Some people report that coffee is a trigger for their symptoms. I drink 2-3 cups daily without any issues as long as I am compliant with the Fast Tract Diet principles.

4. Pumpkin Mousse (2 servings): 6-7 FP per serving
- 1 cup 100% pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsps whipped cream cheese
- A pinch of ground cinnamon and/or Nutmeg
- 0 FP sweetener to taste
- Fresh mint leaves

Whipped cream made with heavy cream, optional
Mix the pumpkin puree, whipped cream cheese, ground cinnamon, and/or Nutmeg with your choice of low FP sweeter in an electric mixer until smooth. Put 1/4 of the mix in a glass and place a piece of pecan and mint leaf on top.

If you are new to FP (Fermentation Potential) and the Fast Tract Diet for functional GI issues, SIBO, IMO, other forms of gut dysbiosis, and related health conditions, read the Fast Tract Digestion book(s): https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/shop/ and your local Amazon.

Ready to implement FP and the Fast Tract Diet? Use the Fast Tract Diet app: https://www.fasttractdiet.com/

If you need help getting to the bottom of your digestive and related health conditions, take the first step to Make a Complimentary Pre-consult Appointment with me here: https://calendly.com/drnorm/pre-consult-appointment-20-minutes

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12/23/2024

Digestive enzymes are specialized proteins naturally produced by the body that facilitate the breakdown of food into smaller, absorbable molecules.

For many people, the body produces all the enzymes it needs for digestion.

But if you suffer from gastrointestinal issues such as reflux, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, SIBO, IMO, or other forms of dysbiosis, you may be suffering from digestive malabsorption due to insufficiency in one or more digestive enzymes.

What is the role of digestive enzymes?

- Proper digestion of food required for the absorption of vital nutrients into the bloodstream

- Preventing osmotic imbalances from excess undigested nutrients entering the intestines

- Maintaining a healthy gut environment by limiting the amount of fermentable material that enters the intestine, thus preventing the overgrowth of bacteria, fungi, and methanogens, keeps them on a diet.

- Reducing excess microbial gas, toxins, and other inflammatory reactions associated with microbial overgrowth

- Preventing the many symptoms and health issues associated with microbial overgrowth or dysbiosis

There are many digestive enzymes, but here are some key ones the body produces.

Enzymes for Carbohydrate Digestion

- Amylase (saliva and pancreas): Breaks down starches into glucose and di, tri- and other short poly-saccharides

- Lactase (brush border): Splits lactose into glucose and galactose

- Sucrase (brush border): Splits sucrose into glucose and fructose

- Maltase (brush border): Splits maltose and di- and tri-saccharides from starch digestion into glucose molecules

- Trehalase (brush border): Splits trehalose into glucose molecules

- Sucrase isomaltase (brush border): Splits sucrose into glucose and fructose, and breaks down polysaccharides from starch digestion into glucose

Enzymes for Protein Digestion

- Trypsin and chymotrypsin (pancreatic proteases): Break proteins into peptides. Also, trypsin activates other pancreatic enzymes.

- Pepsin and trypsin (stomach): Work together to break proteins into smaller peptides

- Exo and endopeptidases (brush border): Attack proteins from the ends and within, yielding amino acids and peptides

Enzymes for Fat Digestion

- Lipases (stomach, pancreas and brush border): Facilitated by bile to break down triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids

Taking specific digestive enzyme supplements is generally safe when used appropriately. However, they may not be suitable for everyone or every situation.

How do you know if your body is not producing and releasing sufficient digestive enzymes?

Symptoms of malabsorption, such as altered bowel habits, bloating, gas, reflux, etc., are one possible sign.

Several tests are available based on which enzyme(s), including:

- Stool tests
- Blood tests
- Breath tests
- Imaging studies
- Endoscopic Biopsy

But why might your body not be producing or releasing adequate amounts of digestive enzyme(s) in the first place?

This is one of many questions I look into when working with clients through root-cause analysis.

Remember, more than 30-35 common underlying causes are involved in functional GI issues and gut dysbiosis, including SIBO and IMO.

To fully address your specific case of digestive and related health issues, take the first step to Make a Complimentary Pre-consult Appointment (https://calendly.com/drnorm/pre-consult-appointment-20-minutes)

You can also call us at +1 (844) 495-1151 US Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

12/12/2024

Why and How To Get Off Acid Reducing Meds

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are often prescribed for acid and non-acid/silent reflux, known as LPR.

PPIs are a class of medications that work by reducing the production of stomach acid.

They do this by blocking the action of the enzyme H+/K+ ATPase (commonly referred to as "proton pumps") located in the membranes of parietal cells in the stomach.

The pumps are no longer able to "pump" hydrogen (H+) ions out of the cell and potassium (K+) ions into the cell, which is needed for the secretion of gastric acid.

By inhibiting these pumps, PPIs effectively lower stomach acid levels, which can reduce the symptoms in roughly half of the people suffering from classic reflux symptoms such as heartburn.

Based on the potential benefit for acid reflux patients, there is a common belief that these medicines will also benefit people with LPR (Laryngopharyngeal reflux), also known as non-acid or silent reflux.

However, a 2008 study 1 concluded that “PPI therapy is no more effective than placebo in producing symptom relief in patients suspected of LPR.”

A 2016 Meta-analysis 2 also reached the same conclusion, “The difference between PPIs and placebo groups was not statistically significant."

What I find surprising is the widespread prescribing of PPIs for LPR despite the lack of efficacy, and also due to side effects and potential health risks 3 associated with long-term use of these medicines, which include:

- Increased risk of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection 4
- Increases risk of pneumonia 5
- Increases risk of dementia 6
- Micronutrient deficiencies such as Vitamin B12 7, Magnesium 8, and Iron 9
- Lower bone mineral density and risk of fractures 10
- Increased risk of chronic kidney disease 11
- Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure 12
- Increased risk of gastric cancer 13
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth 14

While the long-term health risks are associations and not definitive proof, there are plenty of concerns. If PPIs are not helping, why take any additional risk?

How can you or your loved ones get off PPIs safely and effectively?

To answer this question, we need to look at how reflux occurs.

The traditional cause of reflux is believed to be that the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) becomes weak or relaxes at the wrong time.

But is this really the case?

I challenged this concept with a new idea that reflux is actually caused by poor digestion of carbohydrates, which feeds blooms of gas-producing gut bacteria.

The over-fed bacteria produce copious amounts of gas in the intestines, eventually reaching the stomach, and the pressure forces the LES to open.

It's like dropping Mentos into a bottle of Coke.

It has been 20 years since I proposed the real cause of reflux and presented the Fast Tract Diet at DDW 15, the worldwide meeting of gastroenterologists and researchers 10 plus years ago.

Since then, thousands of people have gotten off PPIs.

How did they do it?

They started by reading the Fast Tract Digestion Heartburn book (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/shop/), which provides scientific references and instructions for how to implement the Fast Tract Diet, and by using the Fast Tract Diet app (https://www.fasttractdiet.com/).

To fully address your specific case of reflux-related digestive health issues and implement strategies for getting off PPIs based on the following 4 pillars, take the first step to Make a Complimentary Pre-consult Appointment (https://calendly.com/drnorm/pre-consult-appointment-20-minutes):

- Diet and digestion: matching your diet to your ability to digest and absorb nutrients efficiently
- Root cause analysis: identifying and addressing underlying causes that are specific to your case
- Gut-friendly behaviors and practices
- Evidence-based supplementation based on the root cause analysis

You can also call us at +1 (844) 495-1151 US Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Be well.

Dr. Norm Robillard
Founder
Digestive Health Institute
Client Testimonials (https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/testimonials/)

1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2503658/
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4942224/
3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6463334/
4. https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/72/12/e1084/6149373
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10366235/
6. https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207747
7. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9577826/
8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22762246/
9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27890768/
10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26462494/
11. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10052387/
12. https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00233-0/abstract
13. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1129948/full
14. https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/2022/05/23/are-ppis-a-risk-factor-for-sibo/
15. https://ddw.org/

12/11/2024

Fantastic Results shared by a dietitian, Mike Sweeney, in the UK on The Fast Tract Diet for functional GI issues and gut dysbiosis: https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/fast-tract-diet/

"I work for the NHS and have been using Fast Tract Diet with patients for years.
I'm collecting data again (second time) and the initial results are impressive:
68-83% improvement in symptoms in just 2 weeks.
My advice:
Just do what Norm Robillard says.
I've stayed symptom free for 8yrs now and my patients get on amazing too.
I'm fodmap trained but never put a patient on low fodmap because I've never needed to.
Even the gastro dietitians don't understand how my results are so good 😁
P.S. I don't work for this group. Just sharing this to inspire you to follow the instructions and get results 😁🙏"