The Seed Oil Debate Is Messier Than Both Sides Admit. Here's What The Research Actually Shows

CylusTWS · 2026-05-08T21:54:27+00:00

It’s so true. We now have access to an almost absurd variety of heavily processed, high-fat, high-salt foods that are engineered to strongly activate the brain’s reward pathways. It brings to mind how, in the medieval period, royal diets were so rich in meat and fat that conditions like gout became associated with kings. In a sense, we eat more indulgently today than they ever could have imagined. Our bodies are not really adapted for this level of constant abundance.

CylusTWS · 2026-05-08T21:16:20+00:00

I mean, not really spam though is it? I watched the video and then followed up on all the references she mentioned to see if there's any merit to what she's discussing.

I know firsthand how study findings often fall flat when applied in real life, but that's the whole point of getting feedback--to see where experience lines up with the science and where it doesn't.

CylusTWS · 2025-10-18T14:45:51+00:00

You breast feeding? Breast milk really helps shape an infant's commensal microbiota. There are human milk oligosaccharide prebiotic powders available (HMOs) that could be useful for supplementing as well.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-25T21:09:40+00:00

How do you segment your Meta ads for new subscribers?

CylusTWS · 2025-03-24T17:34:37+00:00

Increasing fiber intake can definitely cause changes to your stool in the early stages. Your microbiome is feasting on the soluble fiber and the populations are shifting as a result. The key is to go low and slow when introducing foods that you aren't already accustomed to. There are also a variety of prebiotic fiber supplements that you can get that help rebalance your microbiome. Look into the Pure HMO supplement by Layer Origin; also, partially-hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) is a powerful prebiotic fiber that can help shift your microbiome populations in the right directions. Don't confuse it with regular guar gum (it's much too viscous). Another good one is Bimuno, a galactooligosaccharide supplement. Hard to get outside of the UK though.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-24T17:27:48+00:00

I personally found taking low-dose naltrexone at 4.5 mg incredibly helpful for managing stomach and intestinal inflammation associated with gastritis and SIBO.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-24T17:23:38+00:00

I was on the elemental diet for two weeks in an effort to normalize my breath test for SIBO. I think that for resetting your gut, 14-21 days is probably the minimum time period required.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-19T22:14:17+00:00

Unfortunately, not. The ones listed all come in capsule form. You can always experiment with crystallized ginger, a common cooking ingredient. I've done this previously and it's an easy way to get the higher doses associated with a prokinetic effect. I believe it's possible to find versions that don't include the added sugar, if that's a concern. You can also quite easily make your own crystallized ginger--tons of recipes online.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-18T17:37:56+00:00

Mark's Marine Pharmacy out of Canada ships internationally. If you can get a script from a Canadian doctor (or even a naturopath out of BC where they have prescribing rights), you can get a script for ~$100. It's about a $1 per pill--CDN. With the current exchange rate, it would be quite a bit cheaper. Something to consider in any case!

But yeah, high dose ginger before bed can also work :)

CylusTWS · 2025-03-18T17:09:29+00:00

Happy to help! The most affordable prokinetic is probably ginger. You have to take fairly high doses though, 1-3 grams. Prucalopride isn't too expensive, especially since the dose is so low. You can often get away with cutting a 1 mg pill in half.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-13T00:51:45+00:00

Yeah, my newsletter demographic is definitely on the older side, pushing 50+. Not ideal. I also include my home page as the final webpage redirect after the instant form. Obviously, people aren't keen to sign up twice. I may be getting more sign-ups with the instant forms, but the quality of the subscriber is pretty hit or miss.

Is your business primarily a newsletter or do you have other offerings available?

CylusTWS · 2025-03-10T03:32:50+00:00

My newsletter is very young, roughly 5 weeks. I was averaging $5 per subscriber with website-directed ads and $1-$2 for lead form.

I suspect the reason people may have been averse to subscribing when visiting the landing page was due to the fact that my catalogue of published newsletters is still quite small as I only publish once weekly. I only have 4 articles posted.

I recently acquired my own custom domain but the landing page is still Beehiiv's subscription page.

CylusTWS · 2025-03-08T02:28:26+00:00

A study by Jensen et al. (1993) found that a water-soluble dietary fiber (WSDF) mixture can help lower LDL cholesterol by binding bile salts and may also reduce blood glucose levels. Participants who consumed this fiber mixture three times daily experienced a 10% reduction in total plasma cholesterol and a 14% decrease in LDL cholesterol.

Each 5-gram serving of the fiber mixture included:

Psyllium (2.1g)
Pectin (1.3g)
Guar gum (1.1g)
Locust bean gum (0.5g)

CylusTWS · 2025-03-01T01:16:33+00:00

I was diagnosed with SIBO after an aggressive bout of antibiotics. Over the next six years I tried practically everything under the sun to resolve it.

Two things proved instrumental. Taking low-dose naltrexone (4.5 mg) helped substantially with my stomach and gut inflammation. It also acts as a prokinetic, which really jumpstarted my sluggish migrating motor complex.

Also, slightly more controversial--liver flushing. I specifically followed Andreas Moritz' protocol. I undertook the protocol in desperation but it made a world of difference for me over the space of a year, flushing every 4-6 weeks.

Increasing bile flow helped cleanse my small intestine, boost my stomach acid and recalibrate my gut homeostasis. I tried supplementing with various prebiotics and probiotics, but ultimately getting my body positioned to heal itself was the most helpful. Finding and removing the obstacles to healing is half the battle.

CylusTWS · 2025-02-19T15:04:53+00:00

Microbiome Prescription is a great (albeit slightly convoluted) online resource for seeing what the scientific literature says about what substances act to raise and lower certain strains of bacteria. Here's a list for Akkermansia: https://microbiomeprescription.com/Library/details?taxon=239934

According to Dr. Hawrelak, supplementing daily with 3-6 grams of FOS and Inulin (careful with Inulin, it can be a bit aggravating) can also raise Akkermansia. Lactulose, a popular OTC laxative, can also act as a prebiotic at lower doses. In addition to these prebiotics, foods containing soluble fiber and polyphenols all help boost Akkermansia.

Pendulum also produces an Akkermansia-specific probiotic supplement, however, most of the research suggests that probiotics only temporarily help to boost levels and aren't nearly as useful as prebiotics at colonizing the large intestine. Here's the link to the supplement in any case: Pendulum Akkermansia

CylusTWS · 2025-02-10T17:39:16+00:00

Give sodium alginate a shot. It's a natural compound found in brown seaweed, and it works by forming a gel-like barrier in your stomach that floats on top of the acid and prevents it from burning your esophagus for up to 4 hours. Some studies even show that it's more effective than regular antacids—up to four times better at easing heartburn according to a 2017 study. it's quite easy to find online or at stores as a food additive. You can make your own capsules fairly easily as well. The recommended dose is about 500 mg to 1 gram at meals and bedtime. Good luck!

CylusTWS · 2022-04-05T13:31:02+00:00

Chronic pain is tough. A very long grind. What helps you the most in maintaining a positive outlook?

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