Why are Silver Fern™ Brand protocols so expansive and thorough over 90 days? Because reflux and heartburn (like bloating) are caused by a lot of problems (not just 1 problem). "I took Reflux for a week and it didn't work!!!" That's shocking that one scoop of one product didn't solve all the causes of reflux & heartburn in a week. (NOT AT ALL SHOCKING. NOT EVEN CLOSE TO SHOCKING ACTUALLY.) Yes, you can take acid blockers for an extended period of time. They are super cheap. You can get them almost anywhere. But did you know that too much stomach...

If processed empty carbs are easy to digest but healthy fiber, protein, and fatty foods feel like they sit in your stomach forever, you may have slow stomach emptying. Or you may have an inflamed stomach lining. Slow stomach emptying means your stomach processes foods slowly. Healthy foods are typically harder to digest.What's the answer?Helping increase stomach emptying Please consider the Slow Motility & Reflux protocols for this issue. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

There are products you want to start and then stop. Then there are products you want to use long-term. MucoSave® is a long-term ingredient that goes beyond helping the gut get better. MucoSave®, as an ingredient, is primarily used for reflux, heartburn, gastritis, constipation, low stomach acid, indigestion, histamine intolerances, and issues like these. It works amazing. In fact, we have people load up on Reflux and Regularity in Step 1 of most of our protocols to help with these issues. The question I get asked all the time is how soon people can stop taking the Reflux and/or Regularity....

Why do most protocols we suggest start with a top-down (being the top of your digestive tract down) approach even if people have constipation and diarrhea? Many people have both low stomach acid and slow gastric emptying even if they don't know it. What if you have constipation and no reflux/heartburn? Why would we start you with our Reflux product?We want to start your gut health protocol at the top so we don't miss anything. Gut problems in the upper portion of your digestive process cause gut problems down below. Plus, if you can't handle supplements and we are going...

Candida overgrowth is a real bugger for many. It can be brutal and it sticks around. It is a tough thing to manage. Enter Nano Scrub. Nano Scrub contains a patented blend of frequency activated nano Ag404. This product/ingredient is the most effective we can be against candida problems. It is manufactured in an FDA cleared facility. The same facility is used to manufacture prescription products used in hospitals and medical devices. What I am allowed to say is that it won't kill good beneficial bacteria. What I can't say (as a supplement company) is that it will kill bad...

Are you so tired of intense, never-ending diarrhea and loose stools? Its a lot. What do we recommend?1️⃣ Please choose the Rapid Motility - Intense Diarrhea Issues Protocol from Silver Fern™ Brand. At least complete steps 1 & 2. 2️⃣ Check all of your meds and supplements to make sure you are not on high doses of magnesium, vitamin c, senna, cascara, etc. 3️⃣ Be mindful of how much coffee and tea you are drinking each day. Too much of either can cause diarrhea and loose stools. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

Low iron anyone? Not sure why? Maybe you don't get enough iron in your diet? Maybe you have an autoimmune disease? Maybe you have a massive imbalance in your gut that is sucking the iron away from you (yep, that can definitely be a cause). Maybe you have poor absorption of iron? Follow the protocol for you that best fits your starting point:🔹Slow motility & Reflux/Heartburn Protocol🔹Pathogen Issues Protocol 🔹Reflux & Diarrhea Protocol If you have autoimmune issues, you will want a protocol that uses the Cleanse at the high doses (4 bottles. 8 capsules morning and night / 16...

If you have methane SIBO constipation problems then you likely have an overgrowth of archaea. Not only is methane the culprit for constipation problems but it is also what determines how bad your constipation problems are. Silver Fern™ Brand likes the use of Nano Scrub to help manage archaea imbalances. For this reason, all of our slow motility protocols now use Nano Scrub. It's like magic Ready to really tackle that constipation with your methane SIBO? Check out our SIBO & IBS issues protocols at https://silver-fern-brand.circle.so/c/sibo-issues/ If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand.

What do we do for biofilm problems? What do we do when the bad stuff just doesn't want to leave? You puncture the outer protective shield to allow the whole system to unravel and fall apart. We like Nano Scrub for this. Nano Scrub is Silver Fern™ Brand's biofilm buster. As a stand alone product it works amazing. You can find directions on how to gradually increase dosing on this product on our website because it's potent enough you don't want to just jump straight it at a full dose...ESPECIALLY if you have biofilm issues. Nano Scrub promotes a happy...

It's easy to refer to candida as "sticky". It just doesn't go away easily. Thus, you need to be aggressive at helping it. ⁠⁠Reasons why people don't succeed at uprooting candida: ⁠1️⃣ Candida roots into the gut barrier. Once it is rooted in it is tough to get out. ⁠2️⃣ Candida (along with other bad stuff) builds biofilms. This protects the candida from your immune system and your doctor. It protects the candida against all those amazing herbs that have antifungal benefits too. ⁠3️⃣ There was an an initial cause of candida overgrowth. Don't you think it is wise to...

Do you know why blocking acid doesn't make sense? High stomach acid comes from 3 causes that are very rare (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, gastric outlet obstruction, and chronic kidney failure) or 2 causes that you help address if you are addressing low stomach acid correctly (H. pylori overgrowth and rebound effect from acid blockers). Why not just help the underlying issues that are most likely at fault? FYI - that isn't a single product answer. There are about 10 causes of reflux and heartburn. And blocking acid long-term isn't the answer to any of them. Gastritis is an inflamed mucosal barrier....

Discomforts can easily get worse before they get better when candida is being pushed back, pulled apart, or disassembled. We have found that a lot of people that think they have parasites actually have candida overgrowth or both parasites and candida overgrowth. We have found that when someone loads up on an ingredient like Nano Scrub too quickly, they can feel like they have the flu suddenly. We find that very few herbs, probiotics, etc. really dig down deep to puncture biofilms to uproot the candida overgrowth so it stays around a lot of the time. Nano Scrub rapidly disrupts...

Parasites are nasty! They are even more harmful than bad bacteria. ⁠⁠It has taken us years to come up with an effective way of helping manage these massive problems. It was not easy. Because parasite problems frequently overlap with bacteria and fungal imbalances too, we built our protocols to hit a full "management" of all of the issues. ⁠⁠There are two pathogen problem protocols:⁠1) Pathogen Problem - Really Bad Diarrhea - Protocol⁠2) Pathogen Problem Protocol ⁠⁠If you are really anxious to be rid of these problems once and for all, you may tempted to skip step 1 of the protocol....

The truth about digestive enzymes: You shouldn't waste your money on most of them. I agree with this. 1️⃣ Most enzyme products:❌ are not full spectrum ❌do not provide 100% pH coverage ❌do not break down the difficult to digest stuff completely Supplement enzymes are not regulated by the FDA. You have to trust the brand in supplements or it may not be wise to take them. 2️⃣ People think digestive enzymes are a one product solution for bloating. They are not. Bloating is caused by gastritis, gastroparesis, low stomach acid, slow motility, SIBO, SIFO, IBS, IBD, H. pylori overgrowth,...

Really bad bloating and gas? Did you know that SIBO & IBS share many of the same discomforts as low stomach acid, gastritis, and slow gastric emptying? When people say that they want to get to the "underlying causes" of an issue but then don't, can you see how the problem can keep coming back? Did you know it is "not uncommon" for SIBO problems to return several months after finishing a course of antibiotics? "Antibiotics are an acute treatment, but not a long-term solution. It's important to try and address the underlying cause of your SIBO."Cleveland Clinic (reference is...

There are several areas we can help with reflux, heartburn, etc. We can help when you have low stomach acid, inflammatory problems of the stomach lining, slow motility of the stomach, etc. BUT...If you have a bad hiatal hernia then please consider reaching out to a chiropractor or a massage therapist that specializes in hiatal hernias. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

Not all probiotics are the same. Actually, many of them aren't even remotely similar to others. Different ingredients (strains) usually means different performance. Comparing reseeding probiotics to gut management probiotics is like comparing apples and oranges. Actually, it is a bit more like comparing a riding lawn mower to a luxury sports car. There is a time and place for the riding lawn mower version. No question. But otherwise...If you are taking an antibiotic you need strains that are antibiotic resistant and that are shown to prevent imbalances from antibiotics. If you have food intolerances, you need a probiotic with...

I shall not mention UTIs because supplement companies cannot help with infections. Only drugs and doctors can help with infections. But if you have urinary tract problems and want support or help with those issues, I've got you covered. Cranberry type products are said to work well to prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder, which may help prevent bladder and other urinary tract problems. That being said, a lot of research says they don't work. Several studies suggest that D-Mannose has a good success rate and may be an alternative to antibiotics. D-Mannose works by way...

There are reasons our protocols start where and how they start. If you have any slow motility of the stomach (slow gastric emptying / gastroparesis), the last thing you want to do is load up on fiber. If constipation issues are the only problem, that is the only time I suggest our constipation protocol. Why? Fiber slows stomach emptying. Meaning, motility is a whole system issue. If you are trying to resolve constipation by adding in fiber when your stomach is also slow then you are likely causing more issues. Further, did you know that constipation is a problem caused...

Warning: If your hair and nails already grow really well you may NOT want Hair Complex.  Honestly speaking, for some women it works too well, especially if you only want to cut your hair a few times each year. That being said, who doesn't want thicker, fuller, and more vibrant hair?  If you research hair loss in women specifically you will find this list for causing hair loss: 1) Hair style (traction alopecia) 2) Vitamin deficiency 3) Dieting 4) Restrictive diets 5) Toxic substances & medications 6) Extreme stress to the body and mind  7) Hormone changes Most people respond...

Why are food allergies increasing so dramatically? Lifestyle changes? Environmental changes?Western-style diet?Genetics alone can't explain it anymore.What is known is that evidence suggests that the dysfunction of the intestinal barrier contributes to food hypersensitivity through increased sensitization. One key part of helping with food allergies appears to be hyper focusing on soothing, calming, repairing, and rebuilding the mucosal barrier specifically. For this reason, our protocols load up on the MucoSave® and immunoglobulin ingredients. Protocols are built to effectively help the gut barrier (mucosal barrier and epithelial barrier). If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn...

Traveler's constipation is really common. I hear about it daily. It just so happens we know a lot of people with this issue. They go from regular to suddenly constipated the minute their butt hits the seat of a plane. When the body's natural rhythm changes so does motility. Drinking plenty of liquid, eating fruit, and consuming fiber, avoiding high fat foods (good luck with this one) may be helpful. What we find works best is the combo of Regularity and Upper GI Relief. It works great. You take it while you are on the trip. When you get back your system...

Sucralose can taste amazing to a lot of people. It has zero sugar. That is why it is used and sold in so many products. I think it is suggested to be great for people with diabetes and weight issues, right? Supplement companies sweeten everything with it: pre-workout mixes, protein powders, energy drinks, etc. But it wreaks havoc on the microbiota. Its a total disaster. "This work raises a host of concerns about the potential health effects associated with sucralose and its metabolites. It's time to revisit the safety and regulatory status of sucralose, because the evidence is mounting that...

Yes or no when using probiotics for SIBO, IBS, and histamine intolerances?⁠⁠Both!⁠⁠No, you should not start off using probiotics in when addressing SIBO, IBS, or histamine Intolerances. First, they may actually make things worse. Second, they are not the most effective way to help with motility and cleaning up the gut, which is where you should start. ⁠⁠Yes, you do need them later on in the protocols though to help build up your tolerance for foods again so you aren't living on enzymes and food avoidance forever. ⁠⁠B. coagulans and S. boulardii are 2 probiotic strains we love for building...

📣Vegan/vegetarian protocols available now!⁠⁠You asked. We worked very hard to come up with an answer. ⁠⁠Please be mindful though that with autoimmune issues and diarrhea problems, the Cleanse product with immunoglobulins is still really tough to beat. ⁠⁠But for everything else, we now have you covered. ⁠⁠ If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

Have you ever noticed most parasite protocols are very extensive with a lot of products? We noticed that too. And to be fair, Silver Fern™ products are big too. But we wanted something that could do more for less. Believe it or not, that is our goal. We were able to hit the mark for that goal with frequency activated nano Ag404 (FAN). What I can't say as a supplement company is that FAN kills pathogens in the gut. Only drugs are allowed to do that. However, FAN may be a good way to disassemble the outer protective shield of...

What most of us forget (including me) is that one issue in the gut can affect many others. In fact, I am increasingly having people start in the upper GI tract no matter what so we don't miss anything. As with all imbalances in the gut (the big nasty ones too), we really like the combination of immunoglobulins and AGNPS (for us this is in the form of frequency activated nano AG404) to help clean things up. Note 1:Immunoglobulins are binders. If you have constipation or slow motility issues, please wait until step 2 of a gut health protocol before...

You asked for it. Our science team created it...but it took time (our bad). We needed to do it right and make sure the research was solid. ⁠⁠Our customers constantly come with a question of, "Do you have anything to help with _____________ overgrowth/imbalance? Mine is really bad and nothing is helping with it. I have tried everything. " ⁠⁠A lot of these people have used a lot of other options for years with very little to no success. Or their issues keep coming back. ⁠⁠This new addition to our protocols is the answer. ⁠⁠It does NOT kill beneficial bacteria....

"The-Product-That-Must-Not-Be-Explained"It is very tough to describe what a product does when you can't technically describe what it does as a supplement company. What am I allowed to say about Nano Scrub?1) Manufactured in a facility that is FDA cleared(2) Has had multiple human ingestion studies done on it showing it is both safe and effective(3) Manufactured in a facility that also manufacturers medical grade products 4) Will not kill beneficial bacteria 5) Disassembles bad "stuff" that the body may not want quickly and effectively 6) Best taken on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before breakfast for the first...

Gut researchers do just that, they research. They research a lot. BTW - gut researchers then train doctors on the gut. (FYI for those that like the name doctor in front of everything.) Nano Scrub took a long time to come out with because there was a lot of research to do. When researchers both approve the science and take the product themselves I start to believe them. Not only that, but when I personally see a lot of people see results during the pre-launch testing I really get excited. This is the case with nano Scrub.From our research, there...

Did you know that people with constipation often have lower levels of serotonin? 🤯Did you know that serotonin helps with digestive discomforts? 🤯Did you know that sugar increases serotonin (along with dopamine). By providing other means of increasing serotonin one can help offset the serotonin loss from consumption of sugar, which can help with a reduction of sugar cravings.Approximately 95% of the body's total serotonin is provided by the gut. But there are also other spices and herbs that can increase serotonin. We are working on products to help with serotonin production to help with motility, digestive discomforts and help...

If you have noticed people recently dropping crazy amounts of weight fast, they may be on either of these products (same product with two different names). These products use semaglutide. The brand name for this for weight loss is Wegovy®. The other name for it is Ozempic®. Semaglutide improves insulin resistance/reduces blood sugar. This is good for Type 2 Diabetes (produce more insulin and reduce blood sugar). When people stop taking them they usually regain the lost weight. I might call this a short-term benefit but long-term failure. Away from the issue of regaining the weight, what may be concerning...

Folate. The answer is folate or folic acid to help reduce perinatal depression symptoms. In 2011, the research suggests otherwise. In 2015, the research seems to turn around and suggest it dose help reduce/prevent postpartum depression. Folate is the natural version of vitamin B9. Folic acid is the synthetic version. The suggested dosing is between 400-1,000 mcg per day. Maybe something to discuss with your doctor if you are expecting? If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.

What you may NOT know about DAO enzymes: ⁠⁠As you know if you follow us, the true keys to addressing histamine intolerances are:⁠1) Strengthen the mucosal barrier in the small intestine where DAO enzymes are secreted⁠2) Bind and eliminate or kill pathogenic super-producing bacteria like Klebsiella⁠⁠Catalase reduces the toxicity of hydrogen peroxide (which is a by-product) of DAO. ⁠⁠But what if you need DAO enzyme help now? ⁠⁠Combine them with Catalase to decompose the by-product (hydrogen peroxide) of the DAO enzymes resulting in a healthier intestinal mucosa and is considered the "non-toxic" approach to improving help with IBD and other...

Your probiotics may not be hitting the mark you are shooting for. ⁠⁠If you are on a probiotic loaded in lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, hear me out. ⁠⁠Microbial diversity = a healthy gut ⁠⁠"The key to a healthy, resilient gut is having a high microbial diversity, meaning you have a high number of different species that are evenly spread across your gut microbiome.”⁠https://insight.microba.com/blog/microbial-diversity-the-key-to-improving-gut-health/⁠⁠But common lactobacillus and bifidobacterium probiotics may NOT be increasing your microbial diversity. ⁠⁠“Synbiotic Intervention with Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, and Inulin in Healthy Volunteers Increases the Abundance of Bifidobacteria but Does Not Alter Microbial Diversity”⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36165644/ September 2022⁠⁠I once asked our...

"I start the day with a flat stomach and end the day looking 6 months pregnant.""I am constantly bloated." I hear these statements A LOT. From both women AND men. I wish there was a magic pill that resolved all bloating problems. The problem is that bloating is an issue that arises with just about every possible stomach/gut problem there is. I am not aware of any one pill that fixes all things. Some individual products may provide a quick fix band-aid scenario, but if you have to keep taking it, is it really fixing the cause of the problem?...

Slow stomach emptying under recognized (according to Michael Cline, DO, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Gastroparesis Clinic). There are a few good medicine options to help. And the medicine available has bad side effects. Slow stomach emptying means your stomach is slow to move food through. At Silver Fern®, we hear about slow stomach emptying issues a lot. Many people have this issue and don't know it. We find that 90 days of taking the right doses of Gutgard®, artichoke leaf extract, and ginger root extract with a high percentage of gingerols may be very helpful for most people. Unfortunately, it...

The research suggests that Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2 are different.Vitamin K2 absorbs better than Vitamin K1. Vitamin K2 (in the form of MK-7) has shown to be very good for regulating osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, cancer and inflammatory diseases without the risk of negative side effects or overdosing. Further, the research on Vitamin K and Vitamin D not absorbing well together seems to be on Vitamin K1, not Vitamin K2. And even that research says that the research supports that Vitamin D and Vitamin K are more effective together than alone for both bone 🦴 and cardiovascular ❤️ health. This question...

Beyond gut health, there are several triggers to address in order to fight off sugar cravings. There is a massive mental component to breaking up with sugar. When it drives your mood it becomes really hard to stop consuming it. Did you know that anti-depressants can cause cravings for sweets? Shocked? I'll be honest, I was a bit shocked. I would have assumed anti-depressants reduced sugar cravings. Did you know there are certain nootropics (not all of them or most of them but certain key nootropics) that can have the same positive effects as anti-depressants, do not have the negative...

Be aware of false fears. I love all the newest research myself. Love it. I consume it daily. But I am 100% aware that the research could all be irrelevant in 2 years from now. In the case of magnesium stearate, while I don't think taking it in huge amounts is good, I can't find anything that should be scaring the crap out of people when it is consumed in small amounts in drugs and supplements. Most products that contain magnesium stearate contain a tiny amount of it. And if the most cautious companies that are phasing out of it...

Let's all hope this research turns out to be miscalculated or a mistake. This isn't a good conclusion. I might suggest that this research may be "very early and should be interpreted with caution" (according to CNN). Further, research studies can also be wrong. We have to be careful assuming all research is correct. But this research is from 2023 for some laxatives. "People who regularly used one kind of laxative had a 28% higher risk for dementia, while those who regularly used a combination of two or more laxatives had a 90% higher risk. When examining the different types...

There is A LOT we can get from a healthy diet alone. Food is the best source for vitamins and nutrients. And many of us take a good whole food vitamin to cover deficiencies we think may have from not eating enough healthy foods daily. BUT there is one vitamin that science says most of us are not getting enough of from food (only about 25%) and they suggest we supplement it. That Vitamin is K2 (which is different than Vitamin K1 and comes from completely different sources). The best form of Vitamin K2 is MK-7. Most Vitamin K2 is...

I'll be crazy real and direct on this. The way to help bad chronic diarrhea/loose stool issues is to use a high doses of immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins literally help with diarrhea. Depending on how bad your issues are dictates the dosing and and how long you'll need the product. Since this post is for really bad diarrhea issues (it doesn't matter the cause: major imbalances, super agitated system, etc.), let's address that. Please buy 4 bottles of Cleanse per month for 2 months. Please take 8 capsules of Cleanse morning and night (16 capsules per day) for 60 days with or...

Both SIBO and IBS come with a lot of gas and bloating. IBS and SIBO sufferers have an excess of gas-producing bacteria, which can exacerbate problems such as bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence. While the long-term course of action is to build back digestive capacity for foods containing FODMAP and address the imbalances leading to excessive gas-producing bacteria being present, there are key enzymes that are effective at helping a person enjoy a certain degree of food freedom while helping with the problems that take longer to improve. There is a secret to taking these enzymes (and all enzymes for...

Next time you buy a probiotic, flip it around and check the label to see what's in it. Given the fact that the strains may be completely different from probiotic to probiotic that may be a good indicator that assuming all of them are the same is like assuming all food is the same (it may be like assuming sugar and prebiotic fiber are both the same because they are both technically carbohydrates.)By definition, probiotics are a mixture of live bacteria and/or yeast that live in the body and that should help keep you healthy. While it is debatable if...

 Don't miss the mark with histamine intolerance. 1) Understand what histamine intolerance is2) Understand what causes it3) Then address the causesWhile a low-histamine diet and/or supplementation with DAO enzymes may be very helpful for many, how do either of those help the cause of histamine intolerance? 🩹 You can help rebuild the mucosal barrier and drive out pathogens that are breaking down the mucosal barrier to help the underlying causes of histamine intolerances. The question is, "Do you want to avoid histamine producing foods long-term?"If you don't, ask for a protocol to help with histamine intolerance. If you are good...

What causes silent reflux (LPR)?⁠1) Hiatal Hernia ⁠2) Increased Abdominal Pressure⁠⁠Skilled massage therapists and chiropractors may be able to help with a hiatal hernia using hiatal hernia techniques. Doctors may suggest surgery for it. The success rate for these surgeries depends on who you ask. ⁠⁠But what if the issue is due to increased abdominal pressure? ⁠⁠Did you know that when your stomach empties slowly it can cause reflux and silent reflux issues? When the stomach doesn't empty properly because of poor motility the pressure inside the stomach can exceed the LOS pressure causing reflux/silent reflux problems. ⁠⁠Any good motility...

Sleep hygiene, its a real thing. Sleep hygiene refers to your daily behavioral and environmental habits that optimize sleep. Here are some of my personal favorite sleep hygiene habits:1️⃣ DO NOT try to discuss anything of importance, fight, or argue 2 hrs. before bed. Put work away 2 hrs. before bed. If you are going to fight with a spouse or loved one do it earlier in the day or don't do it. Bed time starts hrs. before bed. Nothing intense around bed time. You should be calming down, not amping up. 2️⃣ Put the cell phone away at least...

Recent studies show the metabolism doesn't start to slow until after 60.🤯 So, middle age is no longer a good excuse for putting on weight. Then what's the deal with weight gain as we get older? It appears that the metabolism is driven by maintaining lean muscle mass for people that are middle-age or post-menopausal women. The more lean muscle mass we have, the less weight we gain. Granted, as we age we don't necessarily have the same health as we did early in life to go crazy on exercise programs. None the less, being active and actively pushing muscle...

While many say that it "may" or is "positively linked to weight gain", there are also groups that straight up conclude that antibiotics cause weight gain. How, you might ask?Antibiotics change the microbiome, which alters the way you break down foods and "...increasing the calories of nutrients absorbed. This, in turn, can increase weight gain." https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2015/children-who-take-antibiotics-gain-weight-faster-than-kids-who-dont.t#This appears to be more true with children that use antibiotics early on in life. If you have questions, please send us a DM on Instagram @silverfernbrand, or visit https://www.silverfernbrand.com/#quiz-5XHJMn for our protocols.