Viscera 3 is a triple-action postbiotic supplement touted to “turn on your slim gut switch” and help you “melt inches off your waistline overnight” by reducing visceral fat as well as reducing your gas, bloating, making your bowel movements easier and improving your thinking too. There are even nice words from former Biggest Loser contestants Jay & Jennifer Jacobs too. Grand claims and words aside, what's really going on here? Is this really the “last gut supplement you will ever need.?” In this Viscera 3 supplement review, you'll discover if it's legit or a scam, who makes it, if it's good for you and if it really works.
1 What is Viscera 3 & How Does It Work?
The word viscera refers to internal organs. Viscera-3 is a postbiotic supplement. So what is a postbiotic? Postbiotics are the byproducts of bacteria metabolism. Normally when you eat foods that contain fiber, healthy, probiotic bacteria consume what you cannot digest and produce substances called postbiotics. We use those substances to stay healthy.
One important postbiotic that scientists have been studying is called short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, also called butyric acid. The Viscera 3 supplement contains a patented form of butyrate called CoreBiome Tributyrin. There's more information about tributyrin below.
Taking the Viscera 3 supplement is said to provide the following benefits:
- reduce gas and bloating
- nourish the gut wall lining
- slim the gut
- reduce the risk of brain disease
- improve energy levels
Keep in mind there is no human proof the unique blend of ingredients in Viscera 3 does any of these things.
2 Viscera 3 Ingredients
According to the Supplement Facts label, 3 capsules have the following ingredients.
SLIMGut Earth Proprietary Blend. Composed of: | Amount | Percent Daily Value |
1. Magnesium Oxide | 110 mg | 26% DV |
2. Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate | ||
Chromium picolinate | 100 mcg | 286 % DV |
CoreBiome Tributyrin | 1000 mg | N/A |
SLIMGut Garden Proprietary Blend. Composed of: | 600 mg | N/A |
1. Pomegranate fruit extract | ||
2. Ellagic acid | ||
3. Grape seed extract (95% proanthocyanins) |
3 Other Ingredients Listed
Other ingredients that play no role in the effectiveness of the supplement are vegetable capsules (Pullulan), magnesium stearate, silica, activated charcoal (from coconut shells), and microcrystalline cellulose.
4 Viscera 3 Research
The company (which is called SANE Solutions) that makes the supplement claims it is clinically proven and has patented ingredients. So, has Viscera 3 – itself – undergone clinical testing to see if it really works? Clinical research on the supplement itself cannot be located.
To their credit, the SANE Solutions website does list several clinical studies on butyrate, short-chain fatty acids, and other ingredients as proof of their effectiveness. This is good, but it is not the same as clinical studies on the Viscera supplement itself.
Let's take a look at the proprietary blends and ingredients in the supplement.
5 SLIMGut Earth Proprietary Blend
This is the first of two proprietary blends found in the supplement. It is a blend of two types of magnesium:
- magnesium oxide
- magnesium bisglycinate
Both of these types are called chelated minerals. Chelated minerals are formed when minerals are combined with another compound to improve absorption. Magnesium takes part in over 300 different enzymatic cellular reactions, including helping with healthy bowel movements. Magnesium bisglycinate is also found in the popular Magneiusm Breakthrough supplement. Viscera 3 only provides 26% of the recommended amount of magnesium. While the supplement is technically “high” in this important mineral, it still has less than in other magnesium supplements.
6 Chromium Picolinate
The mineral chromium helps regulate blood sugar levels. Chromium picolinate is the chelated version of the mineral used to improve absorption. Chromium picolinate remains a popular weight loss supplement despite many studies showing it is not an effective slimming aid.
7 What Is CoreBiome Tributyrin
CoreBiome Tributyin is a patent-pending version of butyrate (butyric acid), a short-chain fatty acid postbiotic produced by probiotic bacteria. Butyrate makes up over 80% of the total short-chain fatty acids in the large intestine (colon). This tells us it's important. Tributyrin is found naturally in butter and used to make margarine too. Tributryrin is produced by combining 3 butyrate molecules with glycerol.
Butyrate is the key postbiotic ingredient in Viscera-3 supplements. A postbiotic is a substance (like a short-chain fatty acid) produced by gut bacteria that you can use to stay healthy. So how does it work? Normally, when you eat fiber, the healthy gut bacteria in your colon produce butyrate. Butyrate (a short-chain fatty acid) can have many beneficial effects, including:
- maintaining gut balance (homeostasis)
- reducing inflammation in the colon
- providing energy to healthy gut bacteria
- helping the immune system function
- preserving gut wall integrity by maintaining tight junctions in the gut
- reducing colon cancer formation
Our good gut bacteria make butyrate when we eat fiber. However, since over 90% of Americans don't eat the minimum requirement of 1 ounce of fiber a day, butyrate levels may be less than optimal. This may lead to reduced microbiome diversity, immune problems, and an increased risk of disease.
What does all this mean? The idea is CoreBiome Tributrin supplies the body with butyrate which you can use to stay healthy.
8 TriButyrin Research
Various studies have documented tributyrin effects. In one study researchers noted tributyrin reduced free radical damage and protected blood vessels in mice exposed to alcohol. Other researchers observed tributyrin also protected the liver when mice were given alcohol. In test-tube studies, tributyrin has also been shown to be more effective than butyrate at inhibiting colon cancer growth cell growth.
When researchers gave tributyrin to 20 people with different kinds of tumors, it appeared to stop the progression of cancer by about 2 months. In 4 of those people, it was more significant than 3 months. While encouraging, research on tributyrin should be considered preliminary due to the paucity of human clinical trials.
Some research suggests butyric acid may benefit people with Chron's disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as well as others who cannot eat fiber-containing foods such as people following a low FODMAP diet.
9 SLIMGut Garden Proprietary Blend
This proprietary blend consists of 3 ingredients:
- Pomegranate fruit extract
- Ellagic acid
- Grape seed extract, which is standardized to contain 95% proanthocyanidins
10 Pomegranate fruit extract
In one study, 4 oz of pomegranate juice a day appeared to help overweight people maintain their weight (they did not gain or lose weight).
11 Ellagic acid
Ellagic acid is a polyphenol (plant nutrient) found in berries, grapes, nuts, and pomegranates. In laboratory animals, ellagic acid has been shown to induce brown fat formation. Brown fat burns more calories than white fat. In theory, greater amounts of brown fat may help people burn more calories and lose weight. In another study, researchers who gave 3 mg of ellagic acid to overweight men and women saw significantly greater weight loss and fat loss after 3 months of daily use.
12 Grape seed extract
Grape seed extract has been shown in laboratory animals to reduce weight gain. In a study involving 40 overweight people, 300 mg a day of grape seed extract reduced body weight and waist circumference for 3 months.
13 How Much Does Viscera 3 Cost?
Price may vary so shop around for the best price for you. On the SANE Solutions website, a bottle containing 45 capsules sold for $47 if you made a one-time purchase. Signing up for monthly auto-shipments drops the price to $39.95. Remember that a bottle contains 45 capsules (a 2 weeks supply). If you take the recommended 3 capsules per day, then Viscera 3 will end up costing $80 and $94 per month.
14 Testimonials
Reviewing the words of people who made verified purchases of Viscera 3 on Amazon tells the results can be a bit of a mixed bag. While many people said the supplement benefited them, giving it 5 stars, others gave it 1 and 2-star ratings. Those giving it high marks mentioned these benefits:
- better bowel movements
- reduced appetite
- pills are easy to swallow
Reasons why those who gave Viscera 3 a poor rating ranged from
- it didn't work
- problems with packaging
- pills are too large
You can read all the testimonials and comments here.
15 Directions for Use
The company suggests taking 3 capsules in the morning just after brushing your teeth. As for how long it will take for Viscera 3 supplements to work, this will depend on the reasons why you are taking it. If taking Viscera 3 for weight loss, understand this will take time. If you are weighing yourself regularly, you should see some results within a month.
16 How Do You Buy It?
You can purchase the supplement directly from the company at the Sane Solution website. It is also available on Amazon too. Currently, the supplement is not sold in local stores like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Krogers, Sam's Club, or Costco.
17 Return Viscera 3
Viscera Supplements come with a 1-year money-back guarantee. The 1-year guarantee begins when you place your order -not when it arrives at your home. If you need to return your supplements first, call the SANE customer support at 347-979-1735 Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST. Customer service can provide you with a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA #) that you will need to return the supplements.
Keep in mind, that while you can return used and empty containers, the company insists you return only after an adequate time to consume the supplements has elapsed. For example, if you purchase a 3-month supply, you cannot return your supplements after just 1 month. The company also states that you must also exercise and change your diet too.
18 Who Makes Viscera 3?
The company is called Yopti LLC. The more familiar company name is SANE Supplements. SANE Supplements is located at 227 Bellevue Way NE Ste 257, Bellevue, WA 98004-5721. The website is SaneSolution . com. The owner of the company is Jonathan Bailor, the author of books such as The Calorie Myth and 99 SANE Certified Green Smoothies. To contact SANE Supplements customer service call 347- 979-1735 M-F 8 AM to 5 PM EST. The BBB gives SANE Supplements an A+ rating. See the BBB file for updates.
SANE Supplements produces a variety of other nutraceuticals and superfoods, including:
- Vitaae, a brain fog. mental clarity supplement containing citicoline
- Aamia, a metabolism and appetite supplement containing inositol
- Luminae, a stimulant-free weight loss supplement containing 7 Keto DHEA
19 Viscera 3 Side Effects
So, is it safe? Serious adverse effects have not been documented for this supplement. When starting any new dietary supplement, here are some things to keep in mind:
- start with less than recommended for the first week
- speak to your doctor if you take any medications or have any medical problems
- pregnant or nursing, ask your doctor
- stop taking at least 2 weeks before having surgery
20 What Do I Suggest?
I like the probiotics by Dr. Ohhira because it contains both live probiotic bacteria and postbiotics. Dr. Ohhiras probiotics are fermented for 3 years and have over 500 different types of postbiotic substances.
21 Viscera 3 Pros & Cons
Pros | Cons |
1-year money-back guarantee | Viscera supplement has not been clinically examined |
No stimulants | Return policy stipulates you must exercise and eat well |
Not many ingredients | Grandiose claims about what supplement can do |
Some research on ingredients | Expensive |
22 Does Viscera 3 Really Work?
I remain skeptical until clinical studies are performed on the supplement. The tributyrin butyrate ingredient in Viscera-3 is intriguing and worthy of more research although it's not yet proven if short-chain fatty acids derived from tributyrin can take the place of eating fruits and vegetables. The SANE Solutions website mentions that good diet + daily exercise +SANE = proven results. Lots of research testifies to the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity. What is not yet known is whether taking Viscera 3 improves the results of exercise and diet alone.
Here it is if you want to see what others are saying
Richard Edgeworth says
Joe, I have hiccups for two years. I had every prescription filled to no results. I am now seeing a gastroenterologist and about to have another procedure. They now say my esophagus is inflamed and they need to run a tube with a balloon on the end of it to expand my esophagus. They are co-paying me to death to no avail. What do you recommend? Thanks.
Joe Cannon says
Richard, I’m awfully sorry to learn what you have been dealing with. I can’t imagine! Sometimes we can lower inflammation by eating better and losing weight. But how that effects the esophagus, I do not know. I wish I knew of something. I will say a prayer the the procedure helps you.
Antoinette Sawmiller says
I am having bad headaches, tiredness and muscle soreness. I have Fibromyalgia and neuropathy and I have a lot of muscle soreness most of the time, but I have more now and I am having trouble thinking clearly. I was hoping that this would help me, but I feel worse.
I want a refund. What address should I return these to?
Joe Cannon says
Hi Antoniette, so sorry to hear what you wrote. You can call Viscera customer service at 347-979-1735
Have you ever tried ribose for your fibromyalgia? Some have said it helped.
Here’s my review of ribose for fibromyalgia.
william says
It is not working for me and I would like a refund, please. Also, cancel all recurring charges now
Joe Cannon says
Hi William, scroll up and you will see the return policy and how to get a refund
jolene says
Wondering why you could not just take butyrate supplements instead and save some money
Joe Cannon says
Jolene, thats a question I was wondering too. Three are butyrate supplements on Amazon. Some of the research I saw suggested the ingredient in Viscera was better absorbed than Butyrate. Another option is to eat fiber-containing foods as this will also boost your gut bacteria’s natural butyrate production.
Jenn says
I tried Viscera for a couple of months. I thought it helped me be more regular. I have a friend who tried it too for a month but didn’t notice any differences. Like all supplements, expect results to vary.
Joe Cannon says
Jenn thanks for the feedback. That’s a good point about results varying between people when it comes to supplements.
Janice says
I’m so glad you mentioned Dr. Ohhiras’s probiotics! I’ve his supplements for several years. They are the best!
Joe Cannon says
Thanks Janice, great minds think alike 🙂
John says
I had no idea what a postbiotic was so this was a very interesting read. Question for you: if since Tributyrin is butyrate and since there are butyrate supplements, does butyrate supplements have the same effects as Viscera 3?
Joe Cannon says
John, Tributyrin is billed as being better absorbed than butyrate. I didn’t see any head-to-head studies comparing butyrate to tributyrin but researchers are looking at tributyrin so that’s good. Remember we make butyrate when we eat fruits and veggies and beans.