Hi Reader 👋

Happy (belated) International Women's Day! 🌸

In the spirit of celebrating women, I want to talk about something that affects women disproportionately more than men...

Constipation.

I know, not the most glamorous topic, but over the years in my nutrition practice, I've had more conversations about constipation than almost any other topic, and it's almost always women who are quietly dealing with it.

That's not a coincidence. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, gut motility differences, pregnancy, postpartum changes, iron supplements... there are real, physiological reasons women are more affected, and I think it deserves more attention than it gets. Because if we're being honest, it can really impact how confident you feel day to day and your quality of life. Everyone feels better when they've had a good poo!

The usual advice (drink more water, eat more fibre, move your body) is all valid and genuinely helpful. Full YouTube video on this topic coming soon! But for a lot of people, especially those with underlying gut issues, these changes alone are not enough.

That's where probiotics come in. But here's the problem: most of them don't work.

I chatted about this in my recent Instagram video, which you can watch here.​

So I wanted to share the one probiotic strain I actually recommend for constipation: Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2™ (MTCC 5260), which is what you'll find in MIOME's IB-ONE.​

In clinical studies with people experiencing constipation, we're talking about 1 bowel movement per week. This strain increased that to nearly 6 per week, all in just four weeks of daily use. Impressive.

I've written up my complete review covering the clinical evidence, what makes this strain different, and my honest assessment of whether MIOME gets the formulation right.

​👉 Read my full review here​

If you're struggling with constipation and tired of supplements that don't deliver, this review is worth your time.

MIOME have given me a 20% discount code to share with you. Use MARIA20 at checkout, or purchase via this link for the discount to be automatically applied.

And if you have any specific constipation related questions you would like covered in the future YouTube video, just hit reply and I'll make sure to include them.

Have an amazing week.

Your internet dietitian,

​
Maria 💚

​NEW Recipes To Make This Week

A creamy, nutrient-balanced breakfast made with real strawberries, matcha, and protein-rich yogurt for a satisfying start to your day. Strawberry Matcha Overnight Oats ->

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