Gut health, explained.
Evidence-informed guides on IBS, food triggers, and navigating life with chronic digestive conditions.
Signs of IBS in Men: What's Different and What to Do
IBS is often framed as a women's condition — but men get it too, and the symptoms, diagnosis journey, and treatment path often look different.
What Does Pale or Light-Colored Stool Mean?
Pale, clay, or light gray stool is one of the few stool color changes that reliably needs medical attention. Here's what causes it and what to do.
Gut Health for Women: Why It's Different
Women experience IBS and gut issues differently than men — and twice as often. Here's why hormones, stress, and anatomy all play a role.
IBS Symptoms in Women: Why It Hits Differently
Women are diagnosed with IBS twice as often as men — and their symptoms look different too. Here's what the research says about why, and what it means for you.
What Does Green Poop Mean? Causes & When to Act
Green poop is usually harmless — diet and transit speed are the most common causes. Learn what it means, when it's fine, and when to see a doctor.
IBS Flare-Up: What It Feels Like and How to Get Through It
An IBS flare can feel overwhelming in the moment. Here's what's actually happening in your gut, what helps, and how to tell when to call your doctor.
What Does Mucus in Stool Mean?
Seeing mucus in your stool can be alarming. Most of the time it's normal or IBS-related. Here's how to tell the difference — and when to get checked.
Does Magnesium Make You Poop? What to Know
Magnesium is trending as a constipation remedy — and it actually works. Here's how it helps, which type to use, and how much is too much.
How to Improve Your Gut Health: What Actually Works
Overwhelmed by gut health advice? Here's what the research actually supports — no cleanses, no gimmicks, just practical steps that make a real difference.
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What's the Difference?
Prebiotics feed your gut bacteria. Probiotics are the bacteria themselves. Here's what each one actually does, which foods contain them, and when supplements make sense.
What Is Gut Health? A Plain-English Guide
Gut health affects your digestion, mood, and immune system. Learn what it actually means, what throws it off, and how to start paying attention.
Coffee and Your Gut: What the Research Shows
Coffee makes most people need the bathroom — but why? And is it bad for your gut microbiome? The science is more nuanced than you'd expect.
Blood in Stool: When It's IBS and When It's Not
Blood in your stool can be scary. Learn why IBS itself doesn't cause bleeding, common gentle causes, and the red-flag signs that need a doctor's visit.
Why Do I Get Bloated After Everything I Eat?
Tired of feeling painfully full after every single meal? Explore the real reasons behind chronic bloating and how to track down the root cause.
How to Run a Gut Health Elimination Diet Safely
Confused by bloating and stomach pain? Learn how to run a gut health elimination diet to identify your exact food triggers without missing key nutrients.
IBS vs. SIBO: The Differences and the Overlap
IBS and SIBO share symptoms like bloating and gas, but they're not the same. Learn the key differences, how SIBO is diagnosed, and if you could have both.
What Does Bristol Stool Type 6 Mean? Causes & Next Steps
Wondering what Bristol stool type 6 means? Learn what causes fluffy, mushy stools, how it relates to IBS, and when to talk to your gastroenterologist.
What Is the Bristol Stool Chart? A Complete Guide to Types 1–7
Explain each Bristol stool type, what causes each type, what's considered healthy, when to see a doctor.
The Complete List of IBS Food Triggers (And How to Find Yours)
Cover high-FODMAP foods, dairy, gluten, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, artificial sweeteners. Explain why triggers are individual, not universal.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About IBS: What to Track and What to Say
What gastroenterologists need to know, how to document symptoms, what a good bowel diary looks like, how to use a PDF report in an appointment.
IBS-C vs IBS-D: What's the Difference and How to Manage Each
Constipation-dominant vs diarrhea-dominant IBS, symptoms, dietary approaches, when to seek help.
Best IBS Tracker Apps in 2025: A Comparison
Honest, helpful comparison of gut tracking apps (mention GutLog as the privacy-first option). Categories: privacy, detail of logging, analytics, doctor reports, price.
What Is a Gut Health Score and How Is It Calculated?
Explain what GutLog's Gut Health Score out of 100 measures (consistency, pain, urgency over 30 days), what scores mean, how to improve it.
The IBS–Stress Connection: Why Your Brain Controls Your Bowels
The gut-brain axis explained, why stress worsens IBS, practical stress tracking, the importance of logging stress level alongside symptoms.
The Low-FODMAP Diet: A Beginner's Guide for IBS Sufferers
What FODMAPs are, the elimination-reintroduction protocol, high vs low FODMAP food lists, how to log FODMAP intake in GutLog.