Gut Cleanse Protocol

Improving your gut health involves a straightforward approach known as the 5 Rs. Each of these steps plays a critical role in maintaining a balanced gut microbiome.

1. Remove the Triggers

The first step is to eliminate elements harmful to your gut, such as bad bacteria, irritants, and foods that trigger sensitivities. Common culprits include gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and sugar, although the triggers can vary from person to person. Organic foods are recommended to minimize pesticide exposure, which can worsen gut issues. To ensure you're not consuming any harmful microbes, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, possibly soaking them in a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.

Foods: Avoid foods you are allergic or sensitive to for a month. Also try to avoid gluten, soy, corn, and sugar.
Diets: Consider Autoimmune Paleo if you are dealing with an autoimmune issue. If you have a lot of inflammation, consider the Anti-Inflammatory diet. If you have a lot of bloating, try a Low FODMAP.
Supplements:
Candida GN and Berbeblast: Anti-microbials. Take these with food.
Active SP: Helps to break down harmful biofilms. Take on an empty stomach.
**O3 Cap: Ozonated oil 1 cap a day for more severe dysbiosis (Optional)

2. Replace What’s Missing

What you need to replace depends on your specific needs. If you lack certain digestive enzymes or bile, they should be replenished. For those low in stomach acid, hydrochloric acid can be beneficial.

Enzymes & Acids: If you're lacking digestive enzymes or acids
Fiber: Add psyllium husk as a fiber supplement or more veggies if needed
Supplements:
Stomazyme: Take 1 pill 30 minutes before meals to aid digestion.
**Can substitute Stomazyme with Diazyme or Adrezyme if not tolerating acid or bile (Optional)

3. Reinoculate with Good Bacteria

The next step involves reintroducing beneficial bacteria into your gut. You can accomplish this through probiotics and fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Prebiotics can also support probiotic function. Be cautious when reintroducing these elements. If done excessively, it could throw off the balance of your microbiome, leading to issues like constipation.

Remember, the right amount, timing, frequency, and rotation are key. This is especially crucial for those who are weaker or have compromised health conditions.

Probiotics: Slowly introduce probiotics and fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and yogurt.
Prebiotics to feed the Good Bacteria: Use 1 tablespoon of flax or chia seeds with meals.
Supplements:
Pro-Y: Take 1-2 in the morning on an empty stomach to add good bacteria.
**Can substitute Pro-Y with Pro-B or Adrebiotics (Optional)

4. Repair Your Gut

After eliminating toxins and harmful elements, focus on repairing the gut lining. Supplements like glutamine, as well as natural substances like collagen found in bone broth, can be beneficial. Other options include aloe vera and colostrum, the latter being rich in antibodies that aid the immune system. Drink 2 cups of bone broth a day for additional support.

Repairing the gut lining is crucial because a leaky gut can allow toxins to permeate, potentially leading to antibodies attacking other parts of your body. After 1-2 months of doing steps 1-3, spend 3 months repairing your gut.

Supplements:
Glutamax: A form of glutamine to help repair the gut. Take on empty stomach or between meals.
Adrenal Gut Restore: Contains aloe and licorice for gut healing. Take right before meals.
BPC Pro: Peptide that is great at healing leaky gut. Take one twice a day right before meals.
**Colostropro: Add on 2 caps twice a day if SIgA is low on stool test. Take on empty stomach.

5. Rebalance Your Life

Lifestyle: Make time for play and relaxation. Try meditation and breathing exercises.
Food: Slowly reintroduce foods you've avoided, one every 4 days, while watching for reactions. Continue avoiding sugar and processed foods.

This gut protocol spans over a 5-month period. The initial two months focus on the removal of harmful microbes and dysbiosis and inflammatory foods, while the subsequent three months are dedicated to reinoculating, replacing, repairing, and rebalancing the gut. This comprehensive approach aims to address underlying issues and promote long-term gut health and wellness. Follow up with your coach or provider monthly to ensure you are having the right progress on this gut protocol.

Month 1 to 2 (REMOVE):

The removal process spans over two months to effectively tackle dysbiotic microbes in the gut. During the first two months, the primary focus is on removing these harmful microbes. The goal within these two months is to experience a sense of cleanliness and lightness, with reduced bloating and diminished brain fog. It's highly recommended for most individuals to do two months of the removal process.

If after the first month, bloating remains prominent without significant improvement, an additional supplement, O3 Cap, can be introduced. This supplement aims to provide further support removing gut microbes.

For the first 3 weeks you may feel more uncomfortable due to die off/Herxheimer reaction (headache, diarrhea, stomach ache, fatigue, constipation, muscle aches, brain fog). If discomfort is mild to moderate you can try to reduce supplement dose by 50% to see if symptoms are more bearable. If symptoms of die off are severe, then stop all supplements and contact your coach or provider.

Option A: One Month Remove Protocol (Cost: Around $150)
Active SP: 1 bottle
Candida GN: 2 bottles
Berbeblast: 2 bottles

Option B: Two Months Remove Protocol (PREFERRED) (Cost: Around $300)
Active SP: 2 bottles
Candida GN: 3 bottles
Berbeblast: 4 bottles
Adrenal Gut Restore: 1 bottle

Month 1-2

Month 3 to 5 (REPAIR):

These three months of the protocol focuses on reinoculating, replacing, and repairing the gut lining. These supplements are designed to support the restoration of a healthy gut microbiome and the repair of the intestinal lining. They play a crucial role in promoting gut health and overall well-being. Gut repair is often a gradual process and that's why it's encouraged to repair for 3 months on this protocol, and results may take time to manifest. Be patient and consistent with your protocol, and don't hesitate to adjust it based on your individual needs and responses. If you notice any new or worsening symptoms, it's important to address them promptly and seek guidance from your coach or provider.

Option C: One Month Repair Protocol (Cost: Around $200)
Stomazyme: 1 bottle
Pro-Y: 1 bottle
BPC Pro: 1 bottle
Glutamax: 1 bottle
Adrenal Gut Restore: 1 bottle

Option D: Three Month Repair Protocol (PREFERRED) (Cost: Around $600)
Stomazyme: 3 bottles
Pro-Y: 3 bottles
BPC Pro: 3 bottles
Glutamax: 3 bottles
Adrenal Gut Restore: 3 bottles

Month 3-5

During month 4 to 5, you can work on reintroducing foods if you had eliminated them in the first three months.

1. Start with Well-Tolerated Foods: Begin by reintroducing foods that are generally well-tolerated and less likely to cause irritation to the gut. These may include easily digestible foods such as cooked vegetables, lean proteins (e.g., chicken, fish), and healthy fats (e.g., avocado, olive oil).
2. Monitor Symptoms: Pay close attention to how your body responds to each reintroduced food. Keep a food journal to track any symptoms or reactions you experience, such as bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel movements, or fatigue.
3. Introduce One Food at a Time: Reintroduce one food at a time, in small portions, and wait for a few days before introducing another new food. This allows you to pinpoint any specific triggers or sensitivities more accurately.
4. Observe Reactions: If you experience adverse reactions or symptoms after reintroducing a particular food, remove it from your diet again and wait until symptoms subside before attempting to reintroduce it later.
5. Progress Slowly: Take your time with the reintroduction process and progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you. It's okay to stay on a simple and limited diet until you feel confident in reintroducing a wider variety of foods.
6. Follow Up: Make sure to follow up with your provider or coach during this process to help you navigate the reintroduction process safely and effectively.