ABOUT US - THE GOOD LFE STORY
Good LFE is where science, nutrition, and great food converge. Bringing together top experts in their fields, Good LFE’s mission is to give back the joy of eating and bring inspiration to those suffering from IBS, SIBO and other gut health issues. From diagnosis to treatment to maintenance, we deliver science backed content and products to guide you on your journey to microbiome balance and gut health. Live your Good LFE again.
Good LFE was born from a problem and one woman’s determination to solve it. After the birth of her third child, Krystyna Houser felt like something was deeply wrong. It began with brain fog and a rash and progressed to extreme bloating, depression, and various GI issues. Her symptoms were not only making her miserable but they were impacting and restricting huge parts of her daily life. Determined to get better, she began what amounted to a health odyssey as she visited doctor after doctor. After almost two years of being told that it was “all in her head” or related to post-partum, Krystyna finally connected with Dr. Mark Pimentel and Dr. Ali Rezaie of Cedars Sinai Los Angeles. Two of the foremost gastroenterologists in the world, Dr. Pimentel and Dr. Rezaie are known for their pioneering research in SIBO, IBS and gut health.
The doctors diagnosed her with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and she began their recommended course of treatment: a brief cleanse of her GI system using an “elemental diet," followed by a longer term diet of Low Fermentation Eating. At this point, the doctors connected Krystyna with expert nutritionist Robin Berlin, RDN, and the two collaborated on treating her illness through foods that followed their Low Fermentation Eating plan. The change was dramatic and as Krystyna healed she regained not only her health but also the ability to enjoy food and life again.
Although Krystyna's SIBO journey was complete, she wanted to help others struggling with gut health issues and make it faster and easier for SIBO sufferers to find relief. The average SIBO diagnosis takes six years and it is estimated that 10-15% of the adult US population suffers from some combination of SIBO/IBS. In Krystyna's words, "It shouldn't be this hard for anyone." She pulled together a team of the best and began to build Good LFE, a company dedicated to bringing joy and freedom back to anyone suffering through SIBO/IBS or other microbiome imbalances.
The first step was understanding the science behind SIBO/IBS and Low Fermentation Eating and sharing it with the world. To this end, Dr. Pimentel and Dr. Rezaie began by writing their book The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO and Low Fermentation Eating. This book is the foundation of everything that we do at Good LFE. After you understand the science, the next step on your SIBO/IBS journey is to apply this knowledge of Low Fermentation Eating to your daily life. Krystyna and Robin cherrypicked and refined all their favorite foods and recipes from Krystyna's treatment and turned them into The Good LFE Cookbook: Low Fermentation Eating for SIBO, Gut Health and Microbiome Balance.
Designed in tandem with our books, goodLFE.com is another resource for anyone struggling with SIBO/IBS or other microbiome imbalances. We want to help you on your SIBO/IBS journey and share our decades of science and nutrition backed learnings. On goodLFE.com you can dive as deeply into the science as you would like or you can just find some fresh and satisfying SIBO-friendly recipes from The Good LFE Cookbook and Krystyna's kitchen.
Our Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Mark Pimentel and Dr. Ali Rezaie are at the forefront of SIBO/IBS and microbiome research. As pioneers and creators of Low Fermentation Eating (LFE), their innovative treatment and protocol has changed the lives of countless SIBO/IBS sufferers around the world.
Dr. Mark Pimentel
Mark Pimentel, MD, FRCP(C) is a professor of medicine and gastroenterology at Geffen School of Medicine UCLA and associate professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles. He is also the head of the Pimentel Laboratory and the executive director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) Program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.
Dr. Pimentel's decades of pioneering gastroenterological research led him to develop the Low Fermentation Eating (LFE) diet to help SIBO sufferers enjoy a less restrictive diet and lifestyle.
A pioneering expert in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dr. Pimentel’s work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases and Sciences, among others.
His research led to the first-ever blood tests for IBS, with ibs-smart®, the only licensed and patented serologic diagnostic for IBS. Pimentel has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for numerous translational and clinical investigations of IBS and the relationship between gut flora composition and human disease. Dr. Pimentel is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society.
Dr. Ali Rezaie
Ali Rezaie, MD, MSc, FRCP(C) is the medical director of the GI Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles. He is an Associate Professor at Cedars-Sinai and an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. He also serves as the Director of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology for the MAST Program at Cedars-Sinai.
Beyond his background in internal medicine and gastroenterology, he has specialized in gastrointestinal motility disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) as well as epidemiology. To date, Dr. Rezaie has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed papers that have been cited over 7,000 times.
Rezaie has been awarded multiple grants from prestigious organizations including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research fellowship, the American College of Gastroenterology Research and the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. He also serves as the associate editor of Digestive Diseases and Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal of gastroenterology and hepatology. His research focuses on microbiome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), medical device development and internal UV therapy.
The Team
Krystyna Houser, Founder
A visionary entrepreneur, Krystyna’s determination to heal her GI issues and continue enjoying food and life was the guiding spirit behind Good LFE.
Stunned by how difficult and time consuming it was to find a solution, she became determined to share the results of her findings with fellow SIBO/IBS sufferers. Now SIBO-free, Krystyna's drive, tenacity and vision is behind everything that we do at Good LFE.
Under her guidance, Good LFE has emerged as a frontrunner in developing scientifically formulated products tailored to address the unique dietary needs of patients grappling with various GI challenges.
Nicola Wodlinger, CEO
Nicola Wodlinger, Chief Executive Officer, leads Good LFE with a vision to revolutionize the intersection of nutrition and medicine. Her deep entrepreneurial experience and proven track record of building brands and scaling growth led her to her role at Good LFE, a company dedicated to helping patients struggling with gastrointestinal issues.
A graduate of Brown University, Nicola has held pivotal leadership roles at iconic brands including Rolling Stone and Us Weekly, where she spearheaded transformative marketing initiatives, created new departments and built multi-million dollar brand partnerships. Beyond her traditional corporate experience, Nicola has launched multiple new brands from the ground up across the e-commerce and digital content space.
As CEO of Good LFE, Nicola remains steadfast in her mission to help patients, foster collaboration, and ultimately, transform the way we approach healthcare through the power of nutrition.
Victoria Lamberti, COO
Victoria Lamberti, Chief Operating Officer at Good LFE, is a seasoned operations executive with over 14 years of diverse experience in driving business growth and innovation. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles as a VP of Operations in e-commerce and as a Business Strategy Management Consultant for Fortune 50 companies.
Victoria's expertise spans e-commerce, marketing, operations, technology, and analytics. A graduate of Brown University, Victoria earned her Bachelors degree in Applied Mathematics-Economics (Mathematical Finance) providing the foundation for her strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Victoria's passion for operational excellence and deep understanding of technology and marketing make her a driving force behind the company's strategic growth and industry leadership.
