Remove foods/medications/infections that injure the gut.
- Limit non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, Voltaren, Mobic, Aspirin
- Corn, wheat, rice, spelt, soy, dairy contain lectins that injure the gut
- Sugar feeds yeast, candida and bad bacteria with toxins that create holes
- Consider treating for Candida if you have yeast symptoms.
- Oregano, Candida Clear, Pau D’Arco, Capryllic Acid, Diflucan, Ketoconazole, Nystatin, etc.
- Some bacteria in the gut can damage the lining, so sometimes antibiotics can actually help
Replace – Digestive enzymes needed to break down food so it won’t feed bad microorganisms
Super Enzymes – 1-2 caps/meal provide full digestive support
Reinoculate – Absonutrix Probiotic 50 Bil at bedtime (50B, #100/$15) https://smile.amazon.com/Absonutrix-Probiotic-Maximum-Strength-Multi-Strain/dp/B00FIEGQH4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550510700&sr=8-3&keywords=Absonutrix+50+billion) 60% of the immune system is clustered around the gut & hears messages from bad microorganisms or Yogurt, Kefir, Coconut yogurt provide good bacteria and short-chain fatty acids to heal the gut.
Repair nutrients & foods – options
- Colostrum – 1-2 tsp 2x/d (1 dose at bedtime) provides antibodies that protect and restore the GI lining and kill off bowel pathogens.
- https://smile.amazon.com/Absonutrix-Probiotic-Maximum-Strength-Multi-Strain/dp/B00FIEGQH4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550510700&sr=8-3&keywords=Absonutrix+50+billion)
- 60% of the immune system is clustered around the gut & hears messages from bad microorganisms or Yogurt, Kefir, Coconut yogurt provide good bacteria and short-chain fatty acids to heal the gut
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin contains 25 mg Zinc
- Glutamine 2000 mg 2x/d Fuel and protective coat for intestines
- Vitamin C 1000-2000 mg 1-2x/d to make collagen to heal GI lining
- Coromega Omega 3 oils 1 packet/d – anti-inflammatory
- DGL Licorice root heals intestinal lining & balances cortisol that can thin GI lining
- Quercitin 500 mg with meals seals tight junctions in the gut and reduces histamine
- Bone broth for amino acids to build collagen
- Fermented vegetables Sauerkraut, Kimchi provide organic acids to balance gut pH
- Coconut products-medium-chain fatty acids digest more easily
- Sprouted seeds: great fiber and support growth of beneficial bacteria
- Eggs, avocados, coconut oil – easy to digest and promotes healing
- Fruit promotes healing – best in the morning and only 1-2 servings/day
- Reduce stress (which can be a major trigger of leaky gut) by meditation, relaxation techniques
- Guided imagery-HealthJourneys.com has many excellent, well-researched choices
