Fowler Fitness

The gut course (multi-series)

Module 1 of the gut course is live. The gut course aims to teach members the basics of digestion and gut health in an easy to comprehend, digestible(no pun intended) mini-crash course

Module 1– phases of digestion: cephalic phase

First module is going to be a short one. Video time: 11min

Video link:

https://youtu.be/ky7EqgpOOG8

2025-05-24 23:37:57 +0000 UTC View Post

Instagram Q&A 5/18/2025

Q: Does using a red color filter on phone at night negate the effects of blue light?

A: It does. I linked an instagram post I made below (not patreon, it's free info) on all the things you can do to mitigate blue light exposure at night.

Color filters on phone is one. I personally would still wear blue blockers at night because color filters probably isn't taking out all of the BL unfortunately. But it does significantly reduce it. I'd say by prob...

L paracasei for sleep, stress and anxiety (a novel psychobiotic)

Imagine your gut and your brain are like best friends who talk to each other all the time. Scientists are really interested in this connection, called the gut-brain axis, because it turns out that what's happening in your stomach can affect how you think, feel, and even how alert you are during the day.

If you’re familiar with any of the articles I’ve written for stress and anxiety, you’ve probably heard me talk about Just Calm (or zenbiome dual, the Microbiome Labs equivalent). ...

My personal supplement stack

I thought it would be a good idea to give you all an updated list of my current supplement stack. While this can’t and won’t cover all the things I take on a yearly basis (I often try things purely for the purpose of self-experimentation), I do want to provide a general framework for the primary things I take mostly year-round, as well as some of my reasoning for doing so.

Most often, it seems like people take an arbitrary approach to supplementation. Just as with t...

Familar supplements with new applications for injuries

Spoiler — it’s not creatine!

It’s Carnosine/beta-alanine!

Carnosine is an endogenous dipeptide formed from beta-alanine and histidine. In many animal models, including experimental rat studies, carnosine improves wound healing by enhancing the tensile strength of healing tissues.

Who would have thought?

A supplement so common, often viewed as benign or worthless, might actually have notable benefits for wound and injury healing, particularly in skin and connec...

A topical and oral panacea for skin issues

Video link

https://youtu.be/ln72OrlTU0w?si=Luvii-kA7w1ZpU2x

Spore-forming probiotics in particular are almost a panacea for virtually all skin issues. They restore the skin barrier and fight off pathogens similar to how spores work in the gut. They’re one of the few non-problematic skin care options that can be used daily to promote skin health. Spores also ferment sugars in the juice into ...

Fact or fiction — is there a physiological rationale for ‘sunning your junk’?

The genitalia (mainly the testicals) contain a significant number of melanocortin receptors, as well as vitamin D and other light receptors. This is well-supported by various studies highlighting the importance of these receptors in reproductive health and hormone regulation.

While we may not have extensive randomized controlled trials on the concept of "sunning the junk," there may actually be some merit to it—when done sensibly, of course.

This may sound unusual, but it's not ...

Mitigating die-off on the fungal protocol

Before we dive into exogenous strategies for mitigating die-off reactions in the fungal protocol, there are a few things you may want to try first before considering the addition of more supplements:

Try reducing the dosage of the supplements listed first. Typically, this involves simply cutting the dosage of the anti-fungals in half (one capsule of caprylic acid and one capsule of enzymes). Depending on how you react, you can try splitting this up even further, with one serving of the...

Instagram Q&A 4/7/2025

Q: Can specific fibers feed only specific bacteria? And not bad bacteria

A: Yes. Bacteria are picky eaters just like humans. This is part of the reason why it's important to have a diverse diet, with a variety of different fruits and vegetables in particular. There are also certain fibers found in some of these foods (particularly a lot roots and tubers) that pathogenic bacteria and fungus are entirely unable to ferment due to their molecular structure....

The hair regrowth protocol

Let’s set the record straight: when it comes to hair loss, the conversation often gets tangled up in DHT. Many people still believe this hormone is the primary villain, leading to an over abundance of products aimed at blocking it. But here’s the thing : while DHT can contribute to hair loss, it’s not the only factor at play. Some people, like infants or women, can have high levels of DHT without any hair thinning. So why are we focusing solely on this one pathway?

This is simila...

Gut bacteria derived bacteriocins — novel anti-tumor agents

(Eductional article)

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, even despite significant advancements in diagnostics (early detection) and treatment options like immunotherapy. Traditional therapies, such as chemotherapy, often lack specificity, resulting in collateral damage to healthy cells. There is an urgent need for the development of new, safer, and more effective cancer treatments with less off target effects and more precision.

However,...