8 Supplements to Repair a Leaky
Gut
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Have you been suffering from a gluten intolerance, leaky gut, candida overgrowth,
parasites, or something similar? Are you trying to repair the havoc wreaked on your gut?
While the first step in this healing process is unquestionably to change your dietary habits in
order to stop any further damage to your gut, taking the following eight supplements can be very
beneficial in aiding in and speeding up the recovery process of healing of a leaky gut.
1. Probiotics
Our gut is full of “good”and friendly bacteria that help us properly break down and digest our
food. They help keep our gut in check and prevent ‘bad’ bacteria from overgrowth. Unfortunately,
these friendly bacteria can be depleted and disrupted by taking antibiotics, steroids, acid-blocking
medications, eating a poor diet, and many other factors. Taking a highly concentrated dose (25-
100 billion units a day) of probiotics on a daily basis can help you regain a healthy balance of
bacteria in your gut.
2. L-Glutamine
L-Glutamine is an amino acid that is fundamental to the well-being of the digestive and
immune systems. Glutamine is great for repairing damage to the gut, helping the gut lining to
regrow and repair, undoing the damage caused by leaky gut, and reducing sugar cravings. I
recommend 3-5 grams a day.
3. Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes are plant or microbial-based supplements that support the breakdown,
absorption, and utilization of macronutrients. Taken with meals, they work with the body’s own
reduced supply of enzymes to achieve maximum digestion and support intestinal repair
mechanisms.
4. Betaine Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
Betaine hydrochloride (HCL) promotes optimal gastric acidity for support of protein digestion
and absorption of minerals and other nutrients such as vitamin B12. There is simple at home test
you can do to see if you have low stomach acid and are in need of HCL replacement. Begin to
eat a meal and ⅓ of the way into your meal take 650 mg of HCL and then finish your meal. If you
experience heartburn, you have sufficient levels of HCL. If you do not experience any burning
sensation in your upper abdomen, then you likely would benefit from HCL at each meal.
Find out if you have a leaky gut with this free quiz!
5. Slippery Elm
It might have kind of a strange name, but slippery elm has been used as an effective gut healer
for centuries in the United States. This supplement both contains mucilage and stimulates nerve
endings in the body’s intestinal tract to increase natural mucus secretion, which is an
instrumental part of the stomach’s protective lining and helps combat ulcers and excessive
acidity in the digestive system. It also contains important antioxidants that help relieve
inflammatory bowel symptoms.
6. Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)
DGL is an herb that has been used for over 3,000 years in the treatment of digestive issues
including ulcers and indigestion. It’s made from whole licorice, but the manufacturing process
includes the removal of glycyrrhizin, which can cause an elevation in blood pressure. DGL
supports the body’s natural processes for maintaining the mucosal lining of the stomach and
duodenum.
7. Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root is a multipurpose supplement that can be used for respiratory or digestive
relief. Like slippery elm, it contains a high mucilage content. It eases the inflammation in the
stomach lining, heals ulcers, and treats both diarrhea and constipation by creating a protective
lining on the digestive tract.
8. Caprylic Acid and/or Candisol
Caprylic acid, also known as octanoic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that comes from
coconut oil. Calcium and magnesium caprylates act as buffers, and may also help slow the
dispersion and release of caprylic acid to support its activity throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
Caprylic acid is known for it’s antiviral and antifungal activity. Candisol contains a combination
of plant-based enzymes that break down the cell walls of Candida. For those who feel that you
may be suffering from Candida or yeast overgrowth, these are safe, effective, and natural ways
to treat Candida.
I frequently get asked how long it will take to heal a leaky gut. That of course varies from person
to person and depends on how the gut became leaky in the first place. Typically, I find that when
one follows my 4R Program for healing a leaky gut and adds in the above supplements, it
should be about a three-month process.
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8 Supplements to Repair a Leaky
Gut
Print
Have you been suffering from a gluten intolerance, leaky gut, candida overgrowth,
parasites, or something similar? Are you trying to repair the havoc wreaked on your gut?
While the first step in this healing process is unquestionably to change your dietary habits in
order to stop any further damage to your gut, taking the following eight supplements can be very
beneficial in aiding in and speeding up the recovery process of healing of a leaky gut.
1. Probiotics
Our gut is full of “good”and friendly bacteria that help us properly break down and digest our
food. They help keep our gut in check and prevent ‘bad’ bacteria from overgrowth. Unfortunately,
these friendly bacteria can be depleted and disrupted by taking antibiotics, steroids, acid-blocking
medications, eating a poor diet, and many other factors. Taking a highly concentrated dose (25-
100 billion units a day) of probiotics on a daily basis can help you regain a healthy balance of
bacteria in your gut.
2. L-Glutamine
L-Glutamine is an amino acid that is fundamental to the well-being of the digestive and
immune systems. Glutamine is great for repairing damage to the gut, helping the gut lining to
regrow and repair, undoing the damage caused by leaky gut, and reducing sugar cravings. I
recommend 3-5 grams a day.
3. Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes are plant or microbial-based supplements that support the breakdown,
absorption, and utilization of macronutrients. Taken with meals, they work with the body’s own
reduced supply of enzymes to achieve maximum digestion and support intestinal repair
mechanisms.
4. Betaine Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
Betaine hydrochloride (HCL) promotes optimal gastric acidity for support of protein digestion
and absorption of minerals and other nutrients such as vitamin B12. There is simple at home test
you can do to see if you have low stomach acid and are in need of HCL replacement. Begin to
eat a meal and ⅓ of the way into your meal take 650 mg of HCL and then finish your meal. If you
experience heartburn, you have sufficient levels of HCL. If you do not experience any burning
sensation in your upper abdomen, then you likely would benefit from HCL at each meal.
Find out if you have a leaky gut with this free quiz!
5. Slippery Elm
It might have kind of a strange name, but slippery elm has been used as an effective gut healer
for centuries in the United States. This supplement both contains mucilage and stimulates nerve
endings in the body’s intestinal tract to increase natural mucus secretion, which is an
instrumental part of the stomach’s protective lining and helps combat ulcers and excessive
acidity in the digestive system. It also contains important antioxidants that help relieve
inflammatory bowel symptoms.
6. Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)
DGL is an herb that has been used for over 3,000 years in the treatment of digestive issues
including ulcers and indigestion. It’s made from whole licorice, but the manufacturing process
includes the removal of glycyrrhizin, which can cause an elevation in blood pressure. DGL
supports the body’s natural processes for maintaining the mucosal lining of the stomach and
duodenum.
7. Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root is a multipurpose supplement that can be used for respiratory or digestive
relief. Like slippery elm, it contains a high mucilage content. It eases the inflammation in the
stomach lining, heals ulcers, and treats both diarrhea and constipation by creating a protective
lining on the digestive tract.
8. Caprylic Acid and/or Candisol
Caprylic acid, also known as octanoic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that comes from
coconut oil. Calcium and magnesium caprylates act as buffers, and may also help slow the
dispersion and release of caprylic acid to support its activity throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
Caprylic acid is known for it’s antiviral and antifungal activity. Candisol contains a combination
of plant-based enzymes that break down the cell walls of Candida. For those who feel that you
may be suffering from Candida or yeast overgrowth, these are safe, effective, and natural ways
to treat Candida.
I frequently get asked how long it will take to heal a leaky gut. That of course varies from person
to person and depends on how the gut became leaky in the first place. Typically, I find that when
one follows my 4R Program for healing a leaky gut and adds in the above supplements, it
should be about a three-month process.
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