How to read the magnesium line on a supplement label
The biggest number on a magnesium bottle isn't always the best deal. Here's how elemental magnesium and the different forms compare.
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
Sugar alcohols and bloating: which ones are gentler?
Sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol and maltitol don't affect the gut equally. Here's how they compare in controlled studies, and how to spot them.
Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG): what the research says
PHGG is a soluble fiber studied for bloating, constipation and loose stools. What the trials found, how strong the evidence is, and where the...
Gallbladder basics: what women over 40 should know
Why gallstones are more common in women, how estrogen and weight-loss drugs fit in, whether stones always need surgery, and which symptoms need care.
How much magnesium is too much? Doses and safety, answered
Magnesium hides in multivitamins, sleep blends, antacids and laxatives. Here's how much women need, where the upper limit sits and who should be careful.
Guar, xanthan, carrageenan: the gums in healthy foods, explained
Gums and emulsifiers keep plant milks smooth and gluten-free bread soft. Here's what they do, what small studies suggest, and how to spot them.
Psyllium husk explained: how it works and how to start
Psyllium is one of the best-studied fibers for constipation and IBS. How it works, why it tends to cause less gas, and how to...
Does alpha-galactosidase actually help with beans and gas?
The enzyme behind bean-gas remedies has been tested with chili, cooked beans and high-GOS diets. Here's what those studies found, and where the evidence...
Sugar alcohols and your gut: what the research says
Sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol hide behind sugar-free and low-carb labels. Here's how they affect digestion, and which ones tend to be gentler.
How your body digests fat, and why rich meals can sit heavy
Fat is the most complex nutrient to digest, and it changes how your gut moves and feels. Here's the step-by-step process and why rich...
Proprietary blends on supplement labels: myths and facts
A proprietary blend tells you the total weight of a mix, not how much of each ingredient you get. Here's what that means for...
Heartburn or indigestion? How to tell them apart
Burning behind the breastbone and heavy fullness under the ribs often get lumped together. Here's how reflux and dyspepsia differ, and how doctors approach...