GAPS Supplementation Protocol

Dr N. Campbell-McBride emphasises nutrition as the core intervention for the GAPS protocol and succesful management of GAPS digestive disorders.  Supplements alone can not achieve the healing response that the GAPS  diet does.  Too many supplements can irritate an already inflamed and damaged gut lining and interupt with the healing process.  Whilst some supplements are important for some people and recommended by qualified practitioners, Dr N. Campbell-McBride advocates keeping supplements to a minimum whilst giving the digestive tract a chance to heal.  The essential supplementation Protocol for GAPS  advised by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride follows:

The GAPS Supplementation Protocol Criteria

1. An effective therapeutic strength Probiotic

2. Essential fatty acids

►  A good seed or nut oil blend in the ratio of 2:1 omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids

►  A good Cod Liver Oil

►  Fish Oil with a higher ratio of EPA to DHA

3. Vitamin A & D in the form of Cod Liver Oil

4. Digestive Enzymes only for some

5. Vitamin, Mineral and Amino Acid Supplements

Dr. Campbell-McBride does not recommend any vitamin or mineral supplementation at the beginning of the programme until the digestive system shows signs of improvement. Some patients may require targeted supplementation but this is a matter for a qualified practitioner to decide and should be avoided where possible so that it does not interfere with the healing process.

If you are going to use supplements:
► Choose supplements without any ingredients which may aggravate the gut condition.
► Choose supplements with added fulvic acid ensuring a high absorption rate.
► Keep supplements to an absolute minimum.

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For a more detailed description of the GAPS Supplementation Protocol, refer to ‘The Gut and Psychology Syndrome’ by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride.

The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site are not advised to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. It is advised to consult with a health practitioner before implementing a die or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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ONE.  An effective therapeutic

strength Probiotic

An accumulation of research and increasing medical practitioner interest and acceptance is emerging with attention focused on probiotics in the treatment of digestive disorders and disease.  This lends to a good case for recommending probiotics, either in fermented foods or as supplements on a regular basis to improve digestive health and other ailments.

For many generations different cultures have experienced the health promoting benefits of fermented foods as their source of probiotics and included them as a regular part of their diet.  Fermentation is a natural preservative and many cultures practiced these food preservation activities to keep their food stored longer during the months of the year that their vegetables could not grow.  Over time society developed their own synthetic preservatives to keep food longer on the shelves and we became reliant on the refrigerator to ensure our food did not spoil and as a result, the fermentation practices ceased and so to did the consumption of fermented foods and natural probiotics.

 The commercial industry offers a large range of probiotics with strong advertising sloggans to boost, however many of them do not have the bacterial or therapeutic strength to repopulate the gut of a GAPS patient.  Trying to choose the right probiotic for GAPS patients can therefore become a challenge.  Here we provide the advice and guide set by Dr N. Campbell McBride in selecting the appropriate therapeutic probiotic.

Bio-Kult

Bio-Kult is the recommended Probiotic for individuals following the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Protocol and was formulated by a team of doctors, nutritionists and scientists (including Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride) dedicated to advancing the research and use of probiotic health supplements.

Choosing a Probiotic for GAPS requires the following criteria check.

1.  Contain as many different species of bacteria as possible to maximize the repopulation of  beneficial species in the gut.

2.  Contain a mixture of strains from different groups of probiotic bacteria.  The recommended groups are: Lactobacilii, Bifidobacteria and Soil bacteria

3.  Contain the right concentrated amount of bacteria: colony forming units (CFU) to survive the perilous acid journey through the gut.  It is commonly accepted by scientists that probiotics must have a minimum of 1 million cfu of the good bacteria strains per gram to ensure that they reach the areas of the gut where they may do their work to colonize.  The recommended amount for GAPS is at least 8 billion of bacteria cells per gram.  You need to provide large enough doses to see an improvement, however it is important to be cautious of probiotics that contain amounts that are too high for GAPS patients to cope with.  

Some probiotics contain bacteria strengths far and beyond this like NDF which is an extremely potent Probiotic not recommended for GAPS patients because it has a detrimental severe die off making the person very sick and weak.  NDF has been nanonized which means chopped creating a greater surface area to bind to free radicals entering the body before it chelates them. 

Timmerman et al. (2004) summarised a group of studies comparing the functionality and efficiency of mono strains, multi strains and multispecies probiotics.  His findings revealed that multi strain probiotics are indeed more effective than mono strain probiotics and that multi species containing multiple strains can be even more effective than the multi strain probiotics. 

One of the studies compared by Timmerman et al. included the probiotic mono strain Saccharomyces Boulardii which revealed that it left the microflora unchanged.  This shows how significant it is to have as many different species as possible when selecting a probiotic.  A lot of attention has been paid to S. Boulardii, for its affects in killing the overgrowth of Candida Albicans (a yeast bacteria), however supplementing it alone without the additional effects derived from a multispecies probiotic will fail to meet the desired effects in repopulating the gut. A Multispecies probiotic will allow the microflora to repopulate and keep pathogenic bacteria at bay and this is what Bio-Kult was designed to do.

Strains of so-called Saccharomyces boulardii, taxonomic status are somewhat unclear however recent work suggests it is a subspecies of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (commonly found in Kefir), which is regarded as the most prominent representatives of probiotic yeasts within the community of biotherapeutic S. cerevisiae strains.  GAPS believes in gaining it’s nutrition from food sources, therefore it would be significantly suitable to accompany Bio-Kult with yeasts derived from food sources like kefir.  Over 27 beneficial yeast strains have been found in kefir, not to mention the other exhaustive list of beneficial strains derived from lactobacilli, streptococci/lactococci and acetobacter.

Bio-Kult has been designed to produce 2 billion Probiotic microorganisms per capsule so that it is easy to establish small enough doses for sensitive people to build up to the therapeutic dose required for healing.  Bio-Kult has a broad spectrum of beneficial species, each working together in a symbiotic relationship.  It maintains its reputation to meet all the GAPS Criteria and has proven its value shown in clinical evidence.

Dosage

It is very important to build the dose up slowly.  Start from a very small amount.  Observe the patient for any “die-off” symptoms (including, but not limited to fatigue, nausea, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, low grade fever, headache, and flu like symptoms).  If there are none then, increase the dose.  When you see a reaction, let your patient settle on this dose until the “die-off” symptoms disappear.  Then increase the dose again and let the patient settle on it.  Keep increasing the dose until a therapeutic level is reached.  This period of building up the dose can take from a few weeks to a few months in different patients.

• An adult should have around 15-20 billion of bacterial cells per day (8-10 capsules).
• An infant up to 12 months of age can have 1-2 billion of bacterial cells per day (1 capsule).
• A toddler from 1 to 2 years of age can have 2-4 billion of bacterial cells per day (1-2 capsules).
• A child from 2 to 4 years of age can handle 4-8 billion of bacterial cells per day (2-4 capsules).
• A child from 4 to 10 years of age can have 8-12 billion of bacterial cells per day (4-6 capsules).
• From the age of 12 to 16 we can increase the dose to 12-15 billion per day (6-8 capsules).

Once the patient has reached the therapeutic dose level it should be maintained for around six months on average.  It takes at least this length of time to remove the pathogenic flora and start re-establishing normal gut flora.  Adhering to the diet is absolutely essential in this period.  If you carry on feeding your pathogens in the gut with sugar and processed carbohydrates then the probiotic will not have much chance of helping you.  After 6 months GAPS clients should take a maintenance dose of probiotics for the rest of their life.  Example:  A four year old would take up to 6 capsules for the first 6 months and then maintain the dose with 4 a day from then onwards.                                                                             

Rules

Do not consume probiotics at the same time as Sauerkraut or Betain with added pepsin.  It is best to supplement probiotics first thing in the morning and last thing at night when the stomach acid is at its lowest.   Dr Campbell Mc Bride advises that this works well in a clinical setting. 

Click here to learn more about Bio-Kult

Click here to view a Cambridge article on IBS and Probiotics

TWO & THREE.

Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamin A & D

Essential fatty acids play a major role in the GAPs Supplementation Protocol and the following group of essential oils meet the GAPs supplementation protocol.

1.  A good seed/nut oil blend in the ratio of 2:1 omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids.

Barleans Omega Twin Omega Oils

The seed/nut oil blend needs to supply both parent essential fatty acids omega 3 and 6 (2:1 ratio).

Dosage Children:  Start from a few drops added to food (not hot) and slowly build the dose up to 1 – 3 tablespoons a day (5 – 15ml).

Dosage Adults:  Start from one tea spoon a day and slowly increase the dose to 4 – 5 table spoons a day. 

Caution: Due to GAPS patients severe fatty acid deficiency, be sure to introduce these oils slowly to avoid reactions.  However if the patient experiences constipation, the increase of the oils can be beneficial.

After searching the globe for the right seed/nut oil blend, GAPS Australia could only find one that met the GAPS criteria in both quality standards and ratio of omega 3 to 6.  Barlean’s Omega Twin Flax/Borage Oil is a significant advancement in essential fatty acid nutrition.  This product combines organic flaxseed oil (richest source of LNA omega 3 with borage oil, richest source of GLA omega 6.  The 2:1 ration creates a special synergism that may potentiate their effects.  Alternatively you can take a Flaxseed Oil (10ml) with Evening Primrose Oil (5ml) as two separate products but you will need to make sure that the ingredients will not aggravate GAPS conditions.

Nut or seed blend: Can be added to juice, smoothies or drizzled over meals.  Best to be consumed with food. 

 2.  A good Cod Liver Oil

Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil

The Cod Liver Oil needs to supply EPA, DHA, Vitamin A and Vitamin D.  Fermented CLO is far easier to digest than regular CLO, absorption is increased and the nutrients are easier to assimilate.  It contains 2 ½ times more of the therapeutic Vitamins A and D, and uses no heat during production therefore retaining the precious enzymes, vitamins and other nutrients that would usually be destroyed by food processing.  Fermentation not only concentrates nutrition, but it also makes that nutrition more bio-available.  Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil is a tremendous source of EPA, DHA, Vitamins A, D, E, & K, Omega 3, 6, 7, & 9, as well as Price Factor X (Vitamin K₂).

Vitamin A deficiency can cause digestive problems.  In fact gut disease is one of the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency, because the gut lining is one of the most active sites of cell production, growth and differentiation.  Neither of these processes can happen properly without a good supply of vitamin A.  Leaky gut and malabsorption are the typical results of vitamin A deficiency.  Unfortunately, due to digestive problems, GAPS children and adults usually cannot absorb or use many forms of vitamin A, commonly found in supplements.  A natural form of vitamin A found in cod liver oil appears to be the best form for these patients.

The Weston A Price Foundation have conducted numerous tests to determine the right dosage of Vitamin A and D and have compared and sourced the best brands.  In their findings they identified that the majority of cod liver oil manufacturers undergo a process that removes all the natural vitamins which leaves virtually no vitamin D and very little vitamin A remaining in the product.  In addition to this some also add manufactured vitamin A and D to their purified cod liver oil.  Fortunately, one manufacturer added the natural vitamins removed during processing back into the cod liver oil.  This manufacturer was Green Pastures and their product offers a naturally produced, unheated fermented high vitamin cod liver oil that is developed using a filtering process that retains its natural vitamins.

The Weston A Price foundation have ascertained the appropriate values of A and D to be 1900 IU vitamin A per ml and 390 IU Vitamin D per ml.  Therefore, one teaspoon (5ml) of cod liver oil contains 9500 IU vitamin A and 1950 IU vitamin D (approximately 5:1 ratio). These values assist in determining the following calculations for the dosage for Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil.  (Please note that this dose will differ with other brands).

Children aged 3months to 4 years:  ¼ to 1/3 teaspoon of oil (1 – 1.25mls).

Children aged 4 or 5 to 12 years: ½ teaspoon (2.5mls) (Providing: 4650 IU vitamin A 975 IU vitamin D)

 Dr Campbell-McBride recommends building the dose up slowly to 4ml and remain on this dose for the first month and then cut back to 2.5mls for your child’s maintenance dose.  Be sure to build up to the 4ml slowly (½ ml to 1 ml at a time).  A child under 18 months can have one ml.

Adults & Children aged over 12 years: 1 teaspoon (5mls) or 5 – 10 capsules (Providing:  4650 IU vitamin A 975 IU vitamin D)

Pregnant and nursing women: 2 teaspoon (10mls) or 11 -20 capsules (Providing:  19000 IU vitamin A 975 IU vitamin D)

Fermented Cod Liver oil provides many cofactors that may enhance the body’s uptake and usage of vitamins A and D and due to its high qualities, people have reported the same beneficial results with half the recommended dose which is ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) for children, ½ teaspoon for adults and children over 12 years and 10 capsules for pregnant and nursing mothers.

If the full GAPS diet is implemented correctly for a period of time and plenty of fats and liver are consumed, then Cod Liver Oil does not need to be supplemented all the time, particularly in the summer where there is plenty of sunshine exposure. After 2 years on the full GAPS diet and a significant amount of healing has taken place, CLO can be discontinued.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER: Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Fermented Cod Liver Oil is best supplemented on an empty stomach (2 hours after food and 30 minutes before food)  Choosing a time in the afternoon before afternoon tea or after school when you know you child has not eaten for a couple of hours can work well.

3.  Fish Oil with a higher ratio of EPA to DHA. 

Eye Q and Pro EFA Fish oils

Supplementing high levels of EPA has shown remarkable results for GAPS Patients.

Nordic Naturals Pro EFA is an omega 3 derived from fish oil and an omega 6 derived from borage oil.  Pro EFA provides a grater ratio of EPA to DHA.  One teaspoon of Pro EFA liquid provides Omega 3: 675 mg EPA to 450 mg DHA,   Omega 6: 165 mg GLA, & Omega 9:  400 mg OA.

January 13^th, 2005, Nordic Naturals, Inc., announced their results of a successful pilot study that showed beneficial effects of essential fatty acids (EFA) on language and learning skills in children with Autism and Aspergers syndrome. 

Eye q Fish Oil is an omega 3, derived from small fish and an omegas 6, derived from evening primrose oil.  Eye q provides an even higher ratio of EPA to DHA than Nordic naturals Pro EFA.  One teaspoon of eye q provides Omega 3: 186mg EPA to 58mg DHA, Omega 6: 20mg GLA (DGLA).  This is a ratio of 3:1 EPA to DHA with additional benefits of evening primrose which has been shown through research to be better at elevating DGLA than borage oil.

The manufacturers of eye q have used wizardry to synthasise DGLA from evening primrose Oil and their clinical trials (including Australian trials) reveal outstanding results for gaps children.  Eye q oils are extracted using a simple mechanical press to ensure minimal contact with heat, light and oxygen to avoid oxidization making the oil go rancid. According to the manufacturers of eye q, it is filtered and never refined. 

Supplementing with eye q plays a role in decreasing inflammation whilst improving neurotransmitter functioning.  Research and clinical trials has shown that supplementing eye q has provided significant improvement in behaviour, attention, eye contact, reading and writing in as little as 3 months. 

Dosage for above oils

 For a therapeutic affect a child can take up to 5 ml with each main meal 3 times a day over a period of up to 12 weeks to build up the long chain fatty acid stores in the body.

Child under 24 months

Start with a small amount and build it up to one teaspoon (5ml)

Children 24 months to 12 years

Start with a small amount added to your child’s food (not hot) and slowly build the dose to 1 – 3 teaspoons (5 – 15 mls) 

Adults

Start by taking a small amount with your food or added to your food (not hot) and slowly build the dose to 3 – 4 teaspoons (15 – 20 mls) or the equivalent in capsules.   

Measurement comparison

5 mills of eye q = 2 eye q capsules, where as 5 mills of  Pro EFA oil = 5 capsule.)  You can view fact sheets on both these oils at the GAPS Australia website under the shopping cart items.

Dosage can be increased or decreased at any time monitoring the signs and symptoms of improvement.  There are no toxic levels with these oils.  Remember to start with small amounts.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER: Fish Oil

Never give fish oil on an empty stomach because the gall bladder will empty its bile into an empty duodenum in order to deal with the oil which can cause cramps, belching and nausea.  It is good to supplement this oil with some kefir or yoghurt.

Whilst a fish oil containing Evening Primrose oil is preferred, it should not be supplemented for people who have seizures as it has recently been advised as a possible trigger.  In this case, Borage Oil can be used but for all others, evening primrose provides effective results.

4. Supplementing large amounts of AA

Arachidonic Acid makes up 12% of all brain fat and is the most abundant fatty acid in the brain.  Research shows that GAPS patients have reduced amounts of AA because it leaks from cell membranes.  This deficiency disrupts the neurotransmitter pathways, immune cells and other cells within the body.  The GAPS protocol is designed to take out processed carbohydrates and sugars that contribute to the reduction of AA whilst promoting large servings of food sources rich in AA like meat, (including its fats) dairy and eggs.  Be sure to supplement your diet with AA by including lots of meat with high FATS, 3 – 4 eggs a day and fermented dairy (yoghurt or kefir).

Summary

The products listed below are based on our analysis at GAPS Nutrition Consultancy.  GAPS Australia have searched the globe to find the most compatible and beneficial GAPS supplements based on Dr Campbell-McBride’s recommended ratios and quality standards to assist you and your family.

Reseach papers on the effects of essential fatty acids with a higher ratio of EPA to DHA

The Role of Fatty Acids in Childrens Learning

The Australian Adeliade Eye q Trials

The Oxford Durham Trials

Benefits on EFA supplementation on language and learning skills for children with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome

GAPS Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation Protocol Criteria

3. Vitamin A

Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Doctor Price was right, as usual. Cod liver oil is very good for you, more than you ever knew. Research studies ranging from 1918-2001 give cod liver oil an A+ rating. This marvelous golden oil contains large amounts of elongated omega-3 fatty acids, preformed vitamin A and the sunlight vitamin D, essential nutrients that are hard to obtain in sufficient amounts in the modern diet. Samples may also naturally contain small amounts of the important bone- and blood-maintainer vitamin K.

There is hardly a disease in the books that does not respond well to treatment that includes cod liver oil, and not just infectious diseases but also chronic modern diseases like heart disease and cancer. Cod liver oil provides vitamin D that helps build strong bones in children and helps prevent osteoporosis in adults. The fatty acids in cod liver oil are also very important for the development of the brain and nervous system. “If you want to prevent learning disabilities in your children,” said David Horrobin, distinguished medical and biochemical researcher, “feed them cod liver oil.”

Cod liver oil contains more vitamin A and more vitamin D per unit weight than any other common food. One hundred grams of regular cod liver oil provides 100,000 IU of vitamin A, almost three times more than beef liver, the next richest source; and 10,000 IU vitamin D, almost four times more than lard, the next richest source. Of course, cod liver oil is only consumed in small amounts, but even a tablespoon (about 15 grams) provides well over the recommended daily allowance for both nutrients.

In addition, cod liveroil contains 7 percent each of the elongated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. EPA is the precursor of important prostaglandins, localized tissue hormones that help the body deal with inflammation; and DHA is extremely important for the development and function of the brain and nervous system. So it’s no surprise that in numerous studies cod liver oil has proven to be a powerhouse in fighting disease.  Therefore it is easy to understand the many good reasons why Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride recommends Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil to her patients.

Click here for Fermented Cod Liver Oil Dosage suggestions for GAPS Patients

click here: to view a note from Sally Fallon on Cod Liver Oil

click here: to view Wise Traditions article on Cod Liver Oil

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FOUR.  Digestive Enzymes

 Betaine HCl with added Pepsin: Bio-Care

People with abnormal gut flora almost without exception have low stomach acid production. Toxins produced by overgrowth of Candida species, Clostridia and other pathogens have a strong ability to reduce secretion of stomach acid. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome, recommends that GAPS patients supplement with stomach acid. The most physiological preparation available is Betaine HCl with Pepsin.

We asked Dr Campbell Mc Bride what HCl and Pepsin brand was suitable for GAPS; Bio-Care is one of the suggested GAPS brands that meet the protocol outlined in the GAPS book p.195: 200mg of Betaine HCl and 100mg of  Pepsin.  One capsule of Bio-Care’s Betain HCl/Pepsin is suitable for adults and some children as young as eight have managed it well, however the following dosages will assist you in determining the right dose. 

Dosage

Children: To determine the right dose for a child, start from a small pinch of the powder added to the first mouthful of the meal. In two to three days, increase the dose to two pinches and so on. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride reports that many parents see improvement in their child’s stools in just a few days.

The dosage needs to be tested for each child, however Dr McBride suggests the following:

Children

18-24 months 1 pinch

2-3 years old 2-3 pinches

4-6 years old 1/2 capsule

6 and older ½ – 1 capsule

Children over 10 may need to follow adult dosages.

Adults

To determine the right dose, take one capsule at the start of the meal. Monitor how your stomach feels during and after eating. Should any burning or heaviness occur, or if burning has been present previously (before taking the supplement) and is now worsened with the use of the Betaine HCl, do not continue using this supplement. This is an indication that your stomach is overproducing acid, or that your stomach lining may be damaged.

If the first dose of Betaine HCl provided no noticeable stomach discomfort try taking two capsules at the start of your next meal; again, monitor for burning and or heaviness during and after eating. If taking two capsules produces some discomfort but, one capsule does not, restrict yourself to one capsule at the start of each meal. If the two capsule dose produced no discomfort try three capsules at the start of your next meal. If all goes well when taking three capsules at the start of each meal stay with that dosage, most individuals will not require increasing the dosage to four or more capsules.

 Question: How can I monitor the above symptoms in a child who cannot communicate their discomfort? 

A: This can make it a little difficult to determine and this is why Dr McBride recommends that children take sauerkraut juice, sauerkraut or meat stock to assist in preparing the stomach for the arriving food.  Sauerkraut is the strongest stimulant and best source of stomach acid for both adults and children with GAPS.  Supplementing stomach acid will prepare the pancreas to produce its own enzymes as well as triggering bile secretion.

Rules

Do not supplement HCl with probiotics because the stomach acid in the HCl & Pepsin will destroy some of the good flora added by the Probiotic.

Generally, Betaine HCl with Pepsin should be taken at the beginning of each meal with the first bite of food.

How long will I need to take Betain HCl with added Pepsin?

Regular use of supplemental hydrochloric acid will, in most cases, “re-train” the stomach to produce higher concentrations of acid on its own. This process may take anywhere from several weeks to several months, depending on the individual. The most significant indication that acid production is improving is that Betaine HCl supplementation can no longer be comfortably tolerated.  As the gut begins to heal, you need to start reducing the amount of stomach acid supplementation taking them only with heavy meals or when you have eaten a non GAPS allowable food that will possibly cause a problem. 

Click here to buy Bio-Care: Betain HCL & Pepsin

FIVE.  Vitamin, Mineral and Amino Acid

Seagreens Seaweed buy here

Dr Campbell-McBride prescribes Seagreens Seaweed to almost all of her patients once the digestive system starts starts to show signs of healing.  Seagreens is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other important nutrients.  The improvements seen in GAPS patients who take Seagreens include improved stamina, energy, and better memory and skin. 

Seagreens has the innate ability to bind to heavy metals and chelate them from the body naturally, address essential amino acid deficiencies, improve mineral imbalances, increase thyroid function, assist in alkalising acid forming foods in the condition of Acidosis, support the lymphatic system and rejuvenate the lungs and GI tract.

Seagreens food products are made from wild seaweeds from remote conservation islands in Scotland and Norway and represent a whole food that cannot be artificially formulated.

Seagreens naturally balanced range of nutrients is more comprehensive than land-grown foods, and is rich in all the micronutrients missing from processed foods, and even from organic land foods. Seagreens represents a progressive step forward from unbalanced, synthetic multivitamins as well as common kelp and other freshwater algae products whose nutritional profiles are less balanced than Seagreens.

Seagreens produce only pure nutritional supplements of the finest food quality, from their sustainable harvesting of wild shallow water wrack seaweeds which we call Seagreens. They are outstanding sea vegetables that contain a uniquely comprehensive balance of nutrients with no excessive components as often found in synthetic supplements or deep water kelp (Laminaria).

Seagreens harvest three closely related species of brown wild shallow water wrack seaweed. These distinct varieties are more nutrient dense and balanced than any other species. Only fresh, living wild plants are harvested, cleaned, air-dried and immediately cracked, milled, micronised or puréed to produce a range of convenient, digestible forms. Nothing is extracted or added.

This product is a good source of natural Iodine within safe RDA recommendations for general adult population. If you are taking thyroid medication, please consult with your certified healthcare practitioner before use.

DOSAGE

IMPORTANT POINT: The GAPS book lists seaweed on the list of foods to avoid, however. Dr. Campbell-McBride advised that these foods are compiled for people with severe digestive problems such as profuse diarrhea, ulcerations, etc. When these symptoms are gone and your digestive system has improved, you can introduce Seagreens to increase your intake of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Due to GAPS severe vitamin, mineral, amino acid deficiencies, it is recommended to increase the dose slowly in order to control any die off reaction.

Further Reading: Seagreens Article with a reference from Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride

Autism File: With reference to Seagreens and Dr Ntasha Campbell-McBride

Bio-Kult

Advanced Probiotic Formula

For Immune and Digestive Systems Support

Bio-Kult is the recommended Probiotic for individuals following the the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Protocol and was formulated by a team of doctors, nutritionists and scientists (including Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride) dedicated to advancing the research and use of probiotic health supplements.

The healthy body naturally hosts trillions of beneficial bacteria. Amongst other things, they help to support and maintain a strong immune system and a healthy digestive system. Today’s lifestyle of stress and poor nutrition can compromise these essential functions. The complete formula in Bio-Kult helps balance and maintain these natural systems against pathogenic and opportunistic organisms.

It is of fundamental importance that we have an adequate level of these probiotic bacteria in our bodies at all times. With fourteen strains of beneficial bacteria at a concentration of 10 billion per gram, Bio-Kult is one of the most powerful probiotic supplements available.

The power of 14 strains

There are 14 strains of beneficial microorganisms within Bio-Kult:

1. Lactobacillus acidophilus
2. Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus
3. Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis
4. Lactobacillus casei
5. Lactobacillus helveticus
6. Lactobacillus plantarum
7. Lactobacillus rhamnosus
8. Lactobacillus salivarius ssp. salivarius
9. Bifidobacterium breve
10. Bifidobacterium bifidum
11 Bifidobacterium infantis
12. Bifidobacterium longum
13. Bacillus subtilis
14. Streptococcus thermophilus

Gut conditions

Probiotics represent a nutritional live microbial supplement that positively affects the host by enhancing the microbial balance. They work in a number of ways including: competitive exclusion, production of bacteriocins and lowering of gut pH. Although all probiotics’ mechanisms of action are not yet fully understood, it is known that they also have an effect on immune responses in the gut, which reduces inflammation. The use of probiotics has been suggested for the prevention and treatment of gut health problems, including acute infectious diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel disease.

Natasha Campbell-Mc Bride U tube discussing autism, gut conditions and probiotics

Ingredients:

Maltodextrin (bulking agent derived from corn) Probiotic Cultures: (Bacillus subtillus. Bifiobacterium sp. (B.bifidum, B.breve, B.infiantis b.Longum) ) Lactobacillus sp. (L.acidiophius, L.debrukell spp, bulgaricus, L.casei, L.delbrukell spp lactis, L.plantarum, L.rhamnosus, L.helveticus, L.salvarius, Streptococcus thermophilus. Anti caking agent (Silica), Magnesium Stearate(source:mineral and vegetable) 200mg

Vegetable Capsule: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

Common enquieries about Bio-Kult

Whilst Bio-Kult does contain maltodextrin which is not strictly a gaps food, it provides food for the good flora when ingested. Dr. McBride believes that the Maltodextrin component is so small that it does not interfere with the GAPS Nutrition Protocol. In her own experience with thousands of patients, she has only come across 2 cases where Maltodextrin was a problem and this is with patients who had acute sensitivity to Matodextrin.  The Maltodextrin is derived from corn.

Bio-Kult contains probiotic strains that have been shown to produce lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose, which is usually lacking in people intolerant to lactose. Bio-Kult contains traces of milk products at a level which would not affect lactose intolerance sufferers.

Provided Strength

Minimum 10 billion probiotic organisms per gram
Minimum 2 Billion Probiotic Organisms Per Capsule (at time of consumption)

Dosage

Dose for General Maintenance use

2-4 capsules

One bottle will last 1 to 4 months, depending on dosage.  If taking two or more capsules daily, divide daily dose in two.  One in the morning followed by one at night.

Children under 12

Use half serving size.

Therapeutic Dose for Digestive Health Problems relating to GAPS

People with severe gut issues should take a therapeutic dose for a period of time as directed by their practitioner.  Click here for the Bio-Kult dosage recommendations for GAPS conditions.

Storage

Store in cool dry place – no need to refrigerate.

Suitable for Gluten free, Casein free, Lactose free, Yeast free and Salt free diets.

Click here to view the Bio-Kult lable.

Click here to view media release on Probiotics and Dr Natasha Campbell-Mc Bride

Click here to print up a PDF containing further information on Bio-Kult and Gut Conditions.

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