Gut Health
Microbiome, barrier integrity, and motility.
Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.
Ginger
Culinary rhizome with strong antiemetic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Psyllium Husk
Soluble fiber with strong evidence for cholesterol reduction and bowel regularity.
Psyllium Husk
Viscous soluble fiber — lowers cholesterol, glucose, and supports regularity.
Magnesium Oxide
Cheapest magnesium salt — poor absorption (~4%) but useful as a laxative or antacid.
Boswellia
Anti-inflammatory resin used for osteoarthritis and IBD.
Lactobacillus Probiotics
Lactic acid bacteria supporting gut barrier, immunity, and women's urogenital health.
Multi-Strain Probiotic
Live bacterial supplement — strain-specific effects on digestion, immunity, and mood.
Saccharomyces Boulardii
Probiotic yeast — strong evidence for C. difficile and traveler's diarrhea prevention.
Magnesium Citrate
Highly bioavailable magnesium with a mild osmotic laxative effect — useful for constipation and repletion.
Turkey Tail
Beta-glucan-rich mushroom used as immune adjunct in cancer (PSK approved in Japan).
Saccharomyces Boulardii
Beneficial yeast used to prevent and treat several types of diarrhea.
Prebiotics (Inulin, FOS, GOS)
Fermentable fibers feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
Digestive Enzymes
Supplemental enzymes for pancreatic insufficiency or mild bloating.
Peppermint Oil
Enteric-coated peppermint oil is a first-line antispasmodic for IBS.
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Anti-nausea root — useful for hangover nausea and acid reflux after drinking.
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
Most-studied single strain — atopy, pediatric diarrhea, and antibiotic recovery.
Inulin (Prebiotic Fiber)
Fructan prebiotic — selectively feeds bifidobacteria.
Enteric-Coated Peppermint Oil
Antispasmodic for IBS — strong evidence in enteric-coated form.
Berberine
Plant alkaloid that activates AMPK — metformin-like effects on glucose and lipids.
L-Glutamine
Most abundant amino acid; primary fuel for enterocytes and immune cells.
Licorice Root
Adrenal-supporting herb; chronic high-dose causes pseudo-aldosteronism.
Bromelain
Pineapple proteolytic enzyme with anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic effects.
Bovine Colostrum
First milk rich in IgG, lactoferrin, and growth factors for immune and gut support.
Lactoferrin
Iron-binding protein with antimicrobial and immunomodulating effects.
Chamomile
Gentle anxiolytic and sleep-supportive herb.
Bifidobacterium Probiotics
Dominant probiotic genus in the colon; supports immune and gut barrier.
DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice)
Licorice with glycyrrhizin removed; soothes GI mucosa without BP effect.
Artichoke Leaf
Cholagogue herb improving dyspepsia and modestly reducing cholesterol.
L-Glutamine (Gut Barrier)
Preferred fuel for enterocytes — supports intestinal barrier integrity.
Betaine HCl
Stomach acid supplement used for hypochlorhydria; controversial.
Slippery Elm
Demulcent herb used for GERD, esophagitis, and IBS.
BPC-157
Research peptide derived from gastric protein, studied for tendon and gut healing.
DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice)
Mucilaginous form of licorice with glycyrrhizin removed — soothes GI without raising BP.
Oil of Oregano
Carvacrol-rich essential oil with broad antimicrobial activity (in vitro).