Nutrition Blog

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L-Glutamine for Gut Health: What It Does, When to Take It, and What to Look For
What L-glutamine does for the gut, how much to take, when to take it, and what to look for in a powder. Plain-English guide from Longplay. Read more...
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When to Take Digestive Enzymes: The Plain-English Timing Guide
Before meals, with food, or after? Here's exactly when to take digestive enzymes, how often, with probiotics, and how long they take to work. Read more...
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Why Dairy Suddenly Bothers You More As You Age (And What a Lactase Enzyme Actually Does About It)
Cheese and milk didn't used to bother you. Here's why dairy tolerance drops as you age, what a lactase enzyme supplement does, and how to tell if it's working. Read more...
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Bovine Colostrum for Gut Health: What It Does, When to Take It, and What to Look For
What bovine colostrum is, what research says about gut barrier support, when to take it, side effects, and how to read a colostrum label. Read more...
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Best Supplements for Bloating: What Helps, What Doesn’t, and How to Pick
Enzymes, peppermint oil, ginger, fiber, probiotics. Which supplement for bloating fits your situation, how to time it, and when to see a doctor. Read more...
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Best Gut Health Supplements as You Age: What’s Worth Taking and Where to Start
Enzymes, probiotics, fiber, glutamine, colostrum. What each gut health supplement does, how to judge a label, and which order to take them in. Read more...
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Where to start with gut health: the 30-day protocol explained simply
If you've spent any time trying to "fix your gut," you already know the real problem isn't a lack of advice. It's the opposite. Probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, fermented foods, bone... Read more...
Digestive Enzyme vs. Probiotic: The Honest Answer on Which Comes First
Digestive Enzyme vs. Probiotic: The Honest Answer on Which Comes First
Here's the honest answer, including the nuance most articles leave out: in most cases, enzymes come first — but there's an important exception, and the best approach is usually not... Read more...
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Not sure what's actually happening in your body after 50?
Digestion is one of the most metabolically demanding things your body does, and like most demanding systems, it runs a little less efficiently with age. That's not a warning sign... Read more...
Why Do I Feel Bloated After Every Meal? The Honest Answer.
Here's the honest answer: for most adults over 50, what's changed is the chemistry happening inside your digestive system. And once you understand what that means, you can actually do something about it. Read more...
Best Digestive Enzyme Supplement: What to Look For, What Most Labels Hide, and How to Actually Tell If One Will Work
By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly what to look for in a digestive enzyme supplement, how to read a label that actually tells you something, and why most of the options at the pharmacy probably aren't worth your money. Read more...