Your gut symptoms are real. Let's make sense of them together.
American Gut Free is a plain-language library and a supportive community for people living with IBS symptoms, bloating and unpredictable digestion. Our guides are built on trusted US sources and written in plain English.
Not medical advice. We help you ask better questions; your doctor helps you find answers.
A sensitive gut is more common than you think
Practical help, minus the miracle claims
The internet is full of "heal your gut" promises. We take a different approach: explain what the research actually says, help you track your own patterns, and give you a kind place to talk about it.
Learn
30 plain-language guides on IBS, bloating, the gut–brain connection, food and supplements, each linked to its original source.
Track
A free 14-day symptom tracker that helps you spot patterns and bring clear notes to your doctor.
Connect
A private Facebook group where people with sensitive guts share what helps, without judgment or sales pitches.
Try
Our sponsored 14-day Gut Reset Program, with daily check-ins and community support. Limited spots each round.
Popular guides
IBS Key Facts: What the NIH Wants You to Know
How common is IBS, who gets it, and what are IBS-C, IBS-D, and IBS-M? A plain-language guide to the key facts from the National Institutes of Health.
Causes & BasicsWhy Do I Have IBS? 5 Possible Causes Doctors Point To
From past gut infections to genetics and early-life stress, here are five possible causes of IBS and why there is no single cure that works for everyone.
Gut–Brain & StressThe Brain-Gut Connection: Meet Your "Second Brain"
Your gut has its own nervous system with over 100 million nerve cells. Learn how this second brain talks to your mind and why that matters for IBS.
BloatingWhat Causes Bloating? 5 Common Reasons and What May Help
From FODMAP foods to constipation and a sensitive gut, learn the most common causes of bloating and simple, research-backed steps that may help.
Diet & LifestyleFibermaxxing: How to Get More Fiber Without the Bloat
Fibermaxxing is trending, and most Americans do need more fiber. Here's how to increase it safely, especially if you have IBS or a sensitive gut.
Probiotics & EvidenceWhy Gastroenterologists Don't Routinely Recommend Probiotics
The American Gastroenterological Association says there isn't enough evidence to recommend probiotics for IBS. Here's what that means for you.
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Every article links to its source: NIH, Mayo Clinic, Harvard Health, Cleveland Clinic and major US newsrooms. When the evidence is weak, we say so.
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IBS is a medical condition that deserves a proper diagnosis. We never claim that a food, routine or supplement treats or cures it.
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