COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 292
● L-Glutamine: Primary fuel for enterocytes, supporting
intestinal cell regeneration.
Protocol: 5g powder dissolved in water, twice daily on empty
stomach.
● Zinc Carnosine: Helps maintain mucosal integrity and
promote healing.
Protocol: 75mg twice daily between meals.
● Demulcent Herbs: Like slippery elm and marshmallow root,
coat and soothe intestinal lining.
Protocol: 1-2g of slippery elm powder in water or marshmallow
root tea, twice daily between meals.
Detoxification Support
During anti-parasitic protocols, individuals may experience
temporary increases in symptoms as organisms are affected.
Supporting elimination pathways may help minimize this effect:
● Adequate Hydration: 2-3 liters of filtered water daily.
● Binders: Such as activated charcoal, bentonite clay, or
modified citrus pectin.
Protocol: 1-2g of activated charcoal or 500mg-1g of modified
citrus pectin, twice daily between meals and at least 2 hours
away from medications or supplements.
● Liver Support: Herbs like milk thistle, dandelion, and artichoke
leaf.
Protocol: Milk thistle extract standardized to 80% silymarin, 150mg
three times daily.
● Gentle Movement: Promotes lymphatic flow and elimination.
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