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Because “clean enough” isn’t enough.
Built by Family. Backed by Science™

Because “clean enough” isn’t enough.
In this short, TLC PureOrigin™ co-founder and neuroscientist Dr. Eugene Capitano DC MSc explains why many popular protein powders may be doing more harm than good.
Dr. Eugenio Capitano is the visionary founder of TLC PureOorigin™ – Powered by TLC NeuroMicrobiome Labs Inc. With over 25 years of clinical experience as a chiropractor, acupuncturist, rehabilitation specialist, and American College of Sports Medicine–certified Exercise is Medicine® practitioner and Personal Trainer, Dr. Capitano expanded his expertise into translational health science by enrolling in the Master of Science in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health program at King’s College London in 2022, graduating with Merit Distinction in 2025.
Under the supervision of Dr. Olga Kotik, PhD, his research culminated in a narrative synthesis titled “The Role of Psychobiotics as an Adjunct to Standard Treatment for Depression in Adults,” which critically examined randomized controlled trials on probiotics and synbiotics. His findings highlighted their potential to improve depressive symptoms through immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine pathways—particularly by reducing inflammation linked to leaky gut and modulating the kynurenine pathway—while also identifying gaps in study design and demographic representation.
Now leading TLC NeuroMicrobiome Labs Inc., Dr. Capitano is dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroscience and real-world wellness by advancing microbiome-targeted therapeutics, functional nutrition, and personalized lifestyle interventions that support brain, gut, and metabolic health. His ongoing work emphasizes the microbiome’s role in promoting muscle growth, combating anabolic resistance, and redefining clean nutrition through evidence-based protein formulations that enhance overall well-being.

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Stevia is sold as a natural, trusted alternative to sugar — but the reality is more complicated. In industrial processing, the leaf is stripped with solvents, fibers are removed, and polyphenols disappear. What remains is no longer whole food, but a highly concentrated compound engineered for sweetness, not biology. When consumed, these molecules reach the colon largely untouched. Gut bacteria don’t recognize them, the intestinal barrier may be disrupted, and signals meant to stay in the gut can spread system-wide — affecting blood sugar regulation, inflammation, mood, and metabolism. “Natural” doesn’t mean neutral. And zero calories may still come at a cost.
Most people assume protein powders are healthy by default. But according to neuroscientists and researchers cited by HuffPost, many popular protein powders contain emulsifiers and additives that may disrupt the gut microbiome — and when the gut is disrupted, the brain doesn’t escape the consequences. This very short explores how ultra-processed protein powders can interfere with gut integrity, alter microbial signaling, and contribute to inflammation that affects mood, metabolism, and cognitive health. What’s marketed as “clean” may be anything but. This short challenges the assumption that protein is always harmless.
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