GUT

SUPPLEMENT
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 INTRODUCTION
Supplement recommendations
In Clean Gut we recommend specific supplements during the gut program, after
the gut program if you are still experiencing symptoms, and supplements for
general daily use.

In this document we’ve included our recommendations for the following categories
along with our general thoughts on supplementation.

Here’s how the document is organized:

1 Supplements - The Big Picture

2
Recommended Brands

3 How to Take Supplements

4
Clean Gut Program Supplements
(during the program)
5
Recommended Daily Supplements
(after the program)
6
Gut-specific Supplements for More
Gut Repair (after the program)

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The Big Picture
Supplements work by helping us address deficiencies that typically arise from our
modern life. We mentioned this above, but it’s worth exploring further.

We always focus on food first. Food is the primary way we get our nutrients. The
food we eat is information our body uses to tell it how to function and how to
express its genes. If we want to function at a high level, then eating the highest
quality and most nutrient-dense foods is the most important first step.

Before we even talk about supplements, we have to acknowledge that food deserves
the most attention. We recommend a diet rich in whole plants and animals while
staying away from processed foods and sugar.

That being said, even if we are eating clean, a diet of whole foods is most likely not
sufficient. Whole foods are the key to long-term health, but supplements may just
be what we need to take care of any nutrient deficiencies we have.

Why are we deficient in nutrients?

• Our modern lifestyles are less natural. We are more sedentary,
spend less time in the sun, and eat more processed food today than ever before.
All three of these issues can contribute to nutrient deficiencies.

• Industrial agricultural food production reduces nutrient

density of our food. Whether it’s picking food before it’s ripe, repeatedly
farming single crops on the same plot of land, adding preservatives and
conservatives, or shipping food items across the country, all of these activities
decrease the quality of our food.

• We are not absorbing the nutrients from our food. Clean

Gut directly address this issue. It’s not just the kinds of foods we eat that are
important, it’s how well we absorb them. When our gut is impaired, we don’t
absorb the nutrients we need. Supplementation can give us the necessary
nutrients we need and help us repair our guts.

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The Big Picture

• Each person has their own biological strengths and

weaknesses. Breastfeeding, c-section births, family history, genetics, and
presence of chronic infections are just some of the factors that play a role in
how nourished we are. The famous Pottenger’s cats study shows that nutritional
deficiencies can be past down through successive generations and may be an
important contributing factor in disease. Some of us might be dealing with the
deficiencies of our parents or grandparents, many of which can be reduced by
supplementation and cleaning up our diet.

Two ways to think about supplements

We think about supplements in two ways: societal and individual. First, we ask,
“What are the specific supplements that can benefit most people?” These are
supplements that help replenish deficiencies that are widespread and cultural.
We find almost all of Dr. Junger’s patients deficient in at least a few of the one’s
mentioned above: EPA/DHA, probiotics, multivitamin / multi-mineral, vitamin D,
and magnesium.

Secondly, there are deficiencies and health issues specific to the individual. We
recommend working with a Functional Medicine doctor in your area to discover
which deficiencies you may have. They are trained to go deeper than most doctors
and can help you develop a supplementation program that is right for you.

Questions
Have questions? Send us email at [email protected]

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 RECOMMENDED
BRANDS
Recent studies have shown that the potency of supplements can vary widely and
that not all supplements are created equal. These are a few of the companies we
recommend. Keep reading to see our specific recommendations.

• Pure Encapsulations [website | Amazon]

• Thorne Research [website | Amazon]
• Metagenics [website | Amazon]
• Allergy Research Group [website]
• Designs for Health [website | Amazon]
• Ecological Formulas [Amazon]
• Douglas Labs [website | Amazon]
• Jarrow Formulas [website | Amazon]
• Global Healing Center [website | Amazon]
• Udo’s Choice [website | Amazon]
• Dr. Ohhira’s pre and probiotics [website | Amazon]
• VSL-3 probiotics [website | Amazon]

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 HOW TO TAKE THE
SUPPLEMENTS
All the supplements listed above are best taken with food. There is no fixed rule
on how long to take these supplements. Many people continue to take the daily
supplements listed above indefinitely. A good rule of thumb is to take them for three
weeks, then take a few days off before starting them again, unless your healthcare
practitioner tells you otherwise.

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 REQUIRED CLEAN GUT
SUPPLEMENTS
These are the supplements critical for healing during the Clean Gut Program.
Many of the companies we recommend sell only to healthcare practitioners, but
you can find them on Amazon. We’ve included their website so that you can get
more information about the products and see the complete ingredient breakdown.
The recommendations below are the minimum dosages for the Clean Gut program.
Some of the suggested products have lower dosages in their individual capsules
than recommended for the Gut program. In those cases, we suggest that you use an
additional capsule of the supplement to meet the recommended dosages.

1 Herbal Antimicrobial (one recommended serving, taken

twice a day). Preferably a formula with Berberine, such as Berberine
HCL 400 mg or Berberine Sulfate 400 mg.

Recommendation: Allergy Research Group [website | Amazon]

2 Saccharomyces Boulardii (one recommended serving, taken
twice a day). At least 5 billion count live organisms per serving.

Recommendation: Jarrow [website | Amazon]

3 Multiple-strain Probiotic (50 billion bacterial count, taken
twice a day). It is best to pick up a probiotic at your local health food
store. Choose one that has the lactobacillus acidophilus strain and
other strains such as Bifidobacterium longum, lactobacillus rhamnosus,
Bifidobacterium bifidum.

Recommendation: Klaire Labs [website | Amazon]

4 Magnesium (250 milligrams, of citrate or glycinate, taken once a
day). You can find this supplement in capsule or powdered form.

Recommendation: Thorne Research [website | Amazon]

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 REQUIRED CLEAN GUT
SUPPLEMENTS

5 Multiple Digestive Enzymes s (one recommended serving,

taken three times a day). A product that contains multiple digestive
enzymes such as protease, amylase, lipase.

Recommendation: Klaire Labs [website | Amazon]

6 Monolaurin, a Biofilm-dissolving supplement
(600 milligrams per serving, to be taken twice daily). Monolaurin is a
powerful biofilm dissolver and antimicrobial made from concentrated
lauric acid found in coconut. It’s sold in capsule form.

Recommendation: Ecological Formulas [Amazon]

7 B Vitamin Complex containing B12, B6, B5, and others (mini-
mum doses per serving are 500 mcg for B12, 50 mg for B6, and 100 mg
for B5, to be taken three times daily). A quality B vitamin complex will
help support balanced moods, healthy energy levels, and the nervous
and immune systems.

*Note You can either take three of the recommended capsules or take
two capsules and purchase an additional supplement containing only
Vitamin B6 to meet our minimum dosages.

Recommendation: Pure Encapsulations [website | Amazon]

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 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
AFTER CLEAN GUT
Top 5 Clean for Life Supplement Recommendations

Here are Dr. Junger’s Top 5 recommended supplements for daily use after your
Clean Gut program. These are the supplements that will be useful for most people.

1 Fish oil (or vegetarian Omega3)

Provides essential fatty acids and reduces inflammation. .

Tip: Look for brands certified free of heavy metals like mercury and
other contaminants. Start with doses around 1000mg, once to twice a
daily, with a 300/200 ratio of EPA/DHA. Fermented cod liver oil is our
preferred type. See recommendation below.

Recommendation: Green Pastures [website | Amazon]

2 Probiotics
Beneficial bacteria helps break down food, absorb nutrients, and boosts
immunity. Take at least 15 billion a day.

Tip: Choose a probiotic that has the lactobacillus acidophilus strain

along with other strains such as Bifidobacterium longum, lactobacil-
lus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum. Switch your type of probiotic
every few months.

Recommendation: Klaire Labs [website | Amazon]

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 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
AFTER CLEAN GUT
Top 5 Clean for Life Supplement Recommendations

3 Multivitamin/ Multi-mineral
Replenishes essential vitamins and nutrients that may not be present in
your diet.

Tip: You can find this in tablet/capsule form or within a high-quality

nutritional shake mix.

Recommendation: PhytoMulti (Metagenics) [website | Amazon]

4 Vitamin D3 ( from sunshine and/or capsule)
Increases energy levels and immunity, boosts mood and balances
hormones.

Tip: When possible, focus on getting 20 minutes of direct sunlight on

your bare skin daily. For maintenance take 2,000-4,000 IU a day. For de-
ficiencies, work with your functional medicine doctor. They will recom-
mend dosages between 5,000-10,000 IU a day for a few weeks.

Recommendation: Jarrow [website | Amazon]

5 Magnesium
Increases energy levels and immunity, boosts mood and balances
hormones.

Tip: An important mineral directly involved in over 300 different bodily

functions and often lacking in our diet.

Recommendation: Thorne Research [website | Amazon]

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 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
MORE GUT REPAIR
Additional Gut-Specific Supplements for further Gut
healing after the Program
The following supplements may help extend the efficacy of the Clean Gut program
and can be used if you are still having gut problems or symptoms. They will build
on the work you have already done and are specific to improving and maintaining
gut health especially if you health issues are more severe. The more you continue
to support the health of the gut, the more your overall health will continue to
benefit.

How to use these supplements

There is no one way to use the supplements listed below. Each person is different
and will incorporate them in different ways. We provide them here as suggestions
for you as you become more educated on your wellness journey.

While all of the supplements below are extremely safe, developing a personal
wellness program that incorporates them is best done with a functional medicince
doctor or a personal health coach who can monitor your progress. They will help
you determine which one’s are most important for you.

That said, we also recommend personal experimentation. You can try adding one
of these supplements into your daily program for a few weeks and then notice
any changes to your digestion, mood, sleep, bowel movements, energy levels, or
symptoms you may have. You can repeat this process with any of the supplements
below, working your way through the list.

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 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
MORE GUT REPAIR
Additional Gut-Specific Supplements for further Gut
healing after the Program

1 Probiotics Stress, chlorinated water, polluted air, antibiotics, and

chemicals in our food all present constant challenges to maintaining
good bacteria. Increasing the amount of probiotics you take for a period
of time can help deal with these challenges, improve digestion, and in-
crease nutrient absorption.

Recommendation: VSL-3 [website | Amazon]

*VSL-3 are very powerful probiotics.

2 Prebiotics Prebiotics are sold as powders made from inulin and

chicory root. They help promote the growth of bacteria in the digestive
system and colon. Prebiotics are also found in raw Jerusalem artichoke,
raw dandelion greens, raw garlic, raw leeks, and raw onions.

Recommendation: NOW [Amazon]

3 Digestive Enzymes Digestive enzymes help your body digest
fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Take a digestive enzyme with meals to
support optimal digestion.

Recommendation: Klaire Labs [website | Amazon]

4 Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) A critical component for proper
digestion, HCL is useful for reducing acid reflux, upset stomach, nausea,
and heaviness after eating.

Recommendation: Thorne [website | Amazon]

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 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
MORE GUT REPAIR
Additional Gut-Specific Supplements for further Gut
healing after the Program

5 L-Glutamine This is an amino acid and the preferred food for

intestinal cells. L-glutamine helps rebuild gut lining and restore gut
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integrity

Recommendation: NOW [website | Amazon]

6 Colostrum A form of milk produced by cows just before giving
birth, colostrum has been shown to help restore gut health by repairing
leaky gut. It contains growth factors, which heal damage to the
intestinal lining, as well as large amounts of immunoglobulins, which
help reduce harmful bacteria.

Recommendation: Symbiotics [website | Amazon]

7 Lactoferrin A glycoprotein derived from colostrum, lactoferrin
has been shown to be antibacterial and supportive of the immune
system. It also inhibits gut inflammation and has been used in the
treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions.

Recommendation: Jarrow [website | Amazon]

8 Fermented Foods These foods and drinks are easy to digest
and contain beneficial bacteria and a wealth of B vitamins, minerals,
and nutrients. when eating protein or fatty meals, add fermented
foods to improve digestion. Look for raw, unpasteurized kimchi and
sauerkraut, and low-sugar probiotic drinks. In addition, small amounts
of kefir made from goat’s milk or cow’s milk may be useful, as long as
dairy is not a trigger food for you.

Recommendation: Rejuvenative Fermented Foods [website ]

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