In a recent 21-day study in rats, SNAC was associated with the loss of beneficial gut bacteria, lower butyric acid levels, and elevated levels of inflammatory markers (13)
She said it reminded her of how taking cannabis felt when she was younger
A practical check: If you feel lightheaded, check hydration and blood sugar, rest, then try again at a lower intensity
Causes (Why IBS Happens) IBS is usually a mix of factors : Gutbrain communication changes (nerves become extra sensitive) Altered motility (colon moves too fast or too slow) Microbiome shifts after infection, antibiotics, or stress Food triggers (e.g., highFODMAP foods, excess caffeine) Stress, anxiety, or poor sleep (they dont cause IBS but can magnify it) Pathophysiology (In Simple Terms) Think of the gut like a microphone turned up too loud: Visceral hypersensitivity: normal gas/stretch feels painful
More than half of participants had type 2 diabetes and approximately three-quarters were living with obesity
GLP-1 medicines reduce appetite but do not remove the bodys need for essential nutrients