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by spiffytech 1270 days ago
The author sounds like they methodically tested their supplement intake until they identified the one that produced the change.

The fact that the symptoms returned after they stopped taking the supplements indicates the solution wasn't a one-time microbiome adjustment.

> Back in May the timing of the miracle suggested that one of Dr. Spray-n-pray’s pills was responsible. This was more or less confirmed when I weaned off the various pills and the subtle grossness around food started to return. I could also feel growing sugar cravings. So it was important to figure out what the miracle pill was and get back on it immediately.

> I made a spreadsheet tracking the changes as best I could – when my diet changed (using grocery order data), when I’d started and stopped which pills.