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Meet Sasha, the creator and voice behind this space. Driven by a powerful personal journey, Sasha is a passionate advocate for health, knowledge, and the potential of technology to transform lives.
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About Sasha

Meet Sasha, the creator and voice behind this space. Driven by a powerful personal journey, Sasha is a passionate advocate for health, knowledge, and the potential of technology to transform lives.

Two years ago, a significant health crisis marked a profound turning point in his life. After navigating a series of hospitalizations and facing multiple medical challenges, he emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and a focused mission: to understand and improve his own health, particularly in the areas of gut health and anemia.

This website was born from that mission. It began as a practical resource for Sasha to organize and access vital information, but has grown into a platform for sharing insights and discoveries with a wider community.

Sasha combines his personal health experience with a deep curiosity for cutting-edge technology, including the ever-evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. He is a dedicated researcher, constantly expanding his knowledge of gut-related conditions and exploring innovative ways to manage health and wellness. Through his work here, Sasha hopes to empower others on their own health journeys by sharing accessible information, personal experiences, and a message of resilience and hope.

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VSL#3 What is it

Of course. Given your interest in gut health, that’s a great question. VSL#3 is a well-known name in the world of probiotics. Here’s some more information about it.

What is VSL#3?

VSL#3 is a high-potency probiotic medical food. This means it’s a specially formulated product intended to be used under the supervision of a doctor for the dietary management of specific medical conditions. It’s known for having an extremely high concentration of live bacteria—hundreds of billions of colony-forming units (CFUs) per dose—from multiple different strains.

What is it used for?

Clinically, it has been studied for its role in managing:

  • Ulcerative Colitis (UC): To help maintain remission.
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): To help manage symptoms like bloating and gas.
  • Ileal Pouch Pouchitis: An inflammation that can occur after surgery for ulcerative colitis.

Important Formulation Change

This is a critical point to be aware of: The product currently sold under the brand name VSL#3 in the United States has a different formulation than the one used in the vast majority of the original clinical studies that made the product famous.

Due to a legal and business separation, the original inventor of the formulation (Professor Claudio De Simone) is no longer affiliated with the VSL#3 brand. The original, extensively studied formula is now sold under the brand name Visbiome®.

Therefore, if you are reading research or studies conducted before 2016 on VSL#3, the product being studied is what is now known as Visbiome.

Common Side Effects

Like many high-dose probiotics, the most common side effect is mild bloating or gas, especially during the first few days as your gut microbiome adjusts.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Given your health history, it is essential to speak with your gastroenterologist or another healthcare professional before starting any new supplement or medical food like VSL#3 or Visbiome. They can help you determine if it's appropriate for your specific condition and needs.