Top Supplements for a Gut Infection

Do you need a list of the top supplements for a gut infection?

Millions of people suffer from digestive symptoms and IBS every year and I used to be one of them. I suffered for years with a bad gut infection but most of my symptoms weren’t stomach pain so it went undiagnosed.

I experienced weight loss because I wasn’t absorbing my food properly and high histamine issues from the bacteria overgrowth.

It’s estimated that 90% of IBS patients suffer from SIBO or candida infections. Bacterial overgrowth can cause a large range of not only digestive symptoms but mental symptoms as well.

Our gut is responsible for creating neurotransmitters and when it gets overcrowded with bacteria or candida, it can affect our mood and even lead to depression.

Here are a few symptoms of a gut infection

• Anemia
• Brain fog
• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Migraines
• Muscle pain
• Night Sweats
• No appetite
• Nausea especially in the morning
• Horrible fatigue
• Acne
• Sinus infections
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Autoimmune diseases

Gut infections can grow rapidly and get out of hand when we continue eating our regular junk foods, don’t deal with stress and use over the counter painkillers on a regular basis.

Luckily, most natural antibiotics kill off candida and bacteria so if you are unsure which one you’re dealing with, these supplements will combat both. 

Here are the top supplements for a gut infection

Berberine Complex

Berberine Complex by Integrative Nutrition is a top-rated supplement for SIBO and Candida infections for a variety of reasons. Berberine herbs act as a natural antibacterial, and antifungal to destroy bad gut bacteria and candida and it has been shown to inhibit parasite growth. It’s best to be taken several times a day for 2 week periods. You can find Berberine Complex on Amazon.

Oil of Oregano

Oil of Oregano by Gaia Herbs has strong antifungal and antibacterial compounds to destroy overgrowth in your intestines.

Carvacrol and thymol are the main compounds that have antibiotic properties but also have strong antioxidant components. Oregano oil supports immune health, digestive health, and respiratory health and can be found on Amazon.

Interfase Plus

Interfase Plus by Klaire Labs is a biofilm disruptor that is vital to the success of eliminating bad bacteria and candida.

Bacteria create a barrier around them and candida create a thick film to protect them from antifungals. Interfase plus contains an enzyme to break down the slimy barrier that is protecting the bacteria and candida, allowing your body to destroy and repair your gut.

This is one of the best biofilm disruptors on the market but is intended to be used temporarily not longterm. Longterm use can deplete minerals from the body. You can find Interfase Plus on Amazon.

Low Fodmap Diet

The Low Fodmap diet is recommended by physicians for eliminating the food source for bad gut bacteria.

Bad bacteria love to eat high fodmap foods such as carbs and sugars.

By eliminating these high fodmaps, you can starve out the bad bacteria and candida. Monash has a great app you can get right on your phone with a list of low fodmap foods to enjoy. It’s important to keep in mind that even though foods like “milk” may be listed as low fodmap, they are horrible foods for candida.

Not every food on the low fodmap list is healthy food so use discretion.

Juicing for Gut Health

There is ample evidence to support juice fasting for reducing bad gut bacteria and restoring the gut lining.

Juicing doesn’t mean buying the premade apple or orange juice and drinking it.

I’m referring to making juice from whole fresh fruits and vegetables with a quality juicer in your kitchen.

Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables only without eating food, allows the digestive system to take a break because fresh juices absorb with minimal work.

The enzymes in the fresh juice help kill off harmful candida and bacteria and supply easily absorbable nutrients you’ve been lacking.

Some of the top juices for digestive issues are celery, cabbage, carrot, ginger, and kale. Fresh juice needs to be stored in a glass container and drank as soon as possible. Breville is the juicer we have and recommend to others. 

Gut infections accompanied by severe symptoms or weight loss need to be supervised by a physician. Always consult a doctor for questions about your health.

My favorite way to restore gut health is laid out in this Digestive Restoration Program. 

It’s full of video recipes and meal plans to get you repairing your gut and reducing symptoms.

It also has a list of the best supplements for gut infections and health.

Sources:

• http:/ /ericbakker.com/berberine-extract-for-candida/
• https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3949258/