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Welcome to the blog of “The Digestion Coach,” Dr. Marcus Ettinger.

As a practicing doctor of 36+ years and GI health specialist, I have studied, written, and treated the human body for a long time. I created this blog to provide easy-to-understand information on complex topics and to help anchor everything I study. I hope the information on my blog increases your understanding of the body, disease, and health.

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Vitamin B1 for Gut Motility: IBS Constipation and SIBO Relief

Vitamin B1 for gut motility may be an often-overlooked area of opportunity. If you have IBS or SIBO, you may feel stuck after meals. You may bloat fast. You may... Read More
  • January 24, 2026
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Chiropractic Care for IBS and SIBO: Relief for Bloating & Motility

If you have IBS or SIBO, you are not alone. Bloating, gas, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea can disrupt daily life. Quick Answer: Chiropractic care for IBS and SIBO may... Read More
  • January 21, 2026
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Thiamine Deficiency, SIBO, and Dysautonomia

Thiamine Deficiency, SIBO, and Dysautonomia – A Patient-Friendly Guide Table of Contents Cause, consequence—or both? Hydrogen sulfide, mitochondria, and low energy Key takeaway points What thiamine does in the body The... Read More
  • January 4, 2026
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Visceral Hypersensitivity in SIBO: Support Guide

Supporting Visceral Hypersensitivity in SIBO Patients Who React to Low-FODMAP Foods Visceral hypersensitivity (VH) happens when gut nerves overreact to normal stretching or food, causing pain and bloating from signals... Read More
  • November 9, 2025
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Cysteine Enhances Intestinal Stemness

Want to enhance gut repair with diet? A new Nature study (2025) shows dietary cysteine enhances intestinal stemness *. Cysteine from animal protein or nutritional supplementation triggers CD8+ T cells... Read More
  • October 19, 2025
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SIBO-Related Anxiety: Top Stress Management Techniques

SIBO-related anxiety affects many patients with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a digestive disorder causing bloating, gas, and pain. Anxiety can worsen these symptoms, creating a cycle that impacts daily... Read More
  • September 28, 2025
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Fenugreek for Gut Health & Weight Loss

How Does Fenugreek Work with the Gut and Microbiome? Fenugreek microbiome interactions drive its benefits for gut health, glucose control, and weight loss. People often search, “How does fenugreek work... Read More
  • September 14, 2025
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Gut Bacteria Support Weight Loss

Gut Bacteria Support Weight Loss: Top Prebiotic Foods to Boost Your Microbiome Table of Contents What Gut Bacteria Promote Weight Loss? How Do These Bacteria Support Weight Loss? What Foods... Read More
  • September 13, 2025
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