Norm Robillard

About Norm Robillard

Norm Robillard received his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst studying Bacillus anthracis and other Bacillus species. His post-doctoral training at Tufts University focused on antibiotic resistance and gene transfer between the gut microbes Bacteroides fragilis and E. coli. During his career in pharma / biotech, Dr. Robillard studied the genetics of antibiotic resistance, septic shock, viral illnesses and antimicrobial and antibody-based therapies prior to founding the Digestive Health Institute. Dr. Robillard is the creator of the Fast Tract Diet, author of the Fast Tract Digestion book series and publisher of the Fast Tract Diet mobile app. He was the first to propose excess intestinal fermentation as the underlying cause of acid reflux and explained the connection between intragastric pressure from gas-producing bacteria in our intestines, nutritional malabsorption and the symptoms of acid reflux. His latest book series, Fast Tract Digestion provides a safe and effective dietary tool and behavioral strategy as an alternative to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 blockers, IBS drugs or antibiotics for heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR), IBS and other SIBO related conditions.

SIBO Diets and Digestive Health – It’s about Fermentable Carbohydrates
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SIBO Diets and Digestive Health – It’s about Fermentable Carbohydrates

Crohns Disease, Diet and Digestive Health, Elemental Diet, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, FODMAP Diet, Heartburn, IBS, Malabsorption, Paleo Diet, Resistant Starch, SIBO, Specific Carbohydrate Diet

SIBO Diets and Digestive Health – It’s about Fermentable Carbohydrates

What is the most effective SIBO diet? Since releasing my first book in the Fast Tract Digestion book series on Heartburn which linked chronic acid reflux to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), I have received many inquiries about using the Fast Tract Diet to treat other SIBO-related conditions such as IBS (update: Fast Tract Digestion IBS / Fast [...]

By Norm Robillard|2021-03-05T14:15:15-05:00August 17th, 2012|Crohns Disease, Diet and Digestive Health, Elemental Diet, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, FODMAP Diet, Heartburn, IBS, Malabsorption, Paleo Diet, Resistant Starch, SIBO, Specific Carbohydrate Diet|636 Comments

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part III of III)
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The Dark Side of Fiber (Part III of III)

acid reflux, Bacteria, Constipation, Diet and Digestive Health, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, Heartburn, IBS, Laxative, Malabsorption, Resistant Starch, SIBO

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part III of III)

This is the final article of a third part series on fiber. This article examines if fiber is good for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and GERD. The first article examines if fiber is good for heart health and protecting against colon cancer. The second article examines if fiber is good for constipation and lowering cholesterol. [...]

By Norm Robillard|2017-08-28T12:02:47-04:00August 10th, 2012|acid reflux, Bacteria, Constipation, Diet and Digestive Health, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, Heartburn, IBS, Laxative, Malabsorption, Resistant Starch, SIBO|21 Comments

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part II of III)
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The Dark Side of Fiber (Part II of III)

Diet and Digestive Health, Fiber

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part II of III)

This is the second article of a third part series on fiber. This article examines if fiber is good for heart health and protecting against colon cancer. The first article examines if fiber is good for constipation and lowering cholesterol. The third article examines if fiber is good for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and heartburn. Can Fiber Improve My [...]

By Norm Robillard|2018-02-20T08:27:41-05:00August 3rd, 2012|Diet and Digestive Health, Fiber|0 Comments

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part I of III)
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The Dark Side of Fiber (Part I of III)

acid reflux, Cholesterol, Colon Cancer, Constipation, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, IBS

The Dark Side of Fiber (Part I of III)

This is the first post of a third part series on fiber. This post examines if fiber is good for constipation and lowering cholesterol. The second article examines if fiber is good for heart health and protecting against colon cancer. The third article examines if fiber is good for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and heartburn. What is [...]

By Norm Robillard|2016-12-28T12:20:11-05:00July 27th, 2012|acid reflux, Cholesterol, Colon Cancer, Constipation, Fast Tract Diet, Fiber, IBS|6 Comments

Consultation
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Consultation

Diet and Digestive Health

Consultation

We are pleased to offer individual consultation focused on improving and maintaining optimal digestive health. For more information, send an email to Rhea.Tanaka@digestivehealthinstitute.com. Testimonials Disclaimer: Norm Robillard holds a Ph.D. in microbiology but is not a medical doctor. His advice is focused on balancing gut microflora through diet. This is not nutritional counseling. This advice [...]

By Norm Robillard|2016-11-05T04:28:10-04:00December 16th, 2011|Diet and Digestive Health|0 Comments

Acid Reflux Asthma Link – Explained
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Acid Reflux Asthma Link – Explained

acid reflux, Asthma, Bacteria, Diet and Digestive Health, GERD, Malabsorption, SIBO

Acid Reflux Asthma Link – Explained

People who have asthma often ask “Why do I have both asthma and acid reflux”. On the surface, chronic acid reflux (GERD) and asthma appear to be quite separate conditions with little in common. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes narrowing of the airways, affecting over 20 million people in the US [...]