Cabral Concept: Healing and Sealing the Gut Wall

Introduction

• Host: Stephen Cabral
• Topic: Leaky Gut (Increased Intestinal Permeability) & LPS (Lipopolysaccharides)
• Follow-up to: Episode 3077 (Endotoxemia & LPS)
• Current Episode: 3085

Importance of Addressing Leaky Gut

• Leaky Gut Consequences:
  • Immune system reactions to bacteria, yeast, proteins in bloodstream
  • Increased inflammation
  • Potential for autoimmune diseases
  • Links to major health issues: Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancer

Three-Step Protocol for Healing the Gut

Step 1: Assessment and Testing

• Objective: Identify causes of gut issues
• Methods:
  • Free online assessments
  • At-home lab tests: No doctor or insurance required
• Recommended Tests:
  • Candida Metabolic & Vitamins Test: Urine test for ages 3+, checks yeast, mold, bacteria
  • Bacteria and Parasite Stool Test: Three-day test for parasites, bacterial imbalances, yeast overgrowth, H. pylori
  • IgG Food Sensitivity Test: Tests sensitivity to 190 foods
• Personalized Plan:
  • Based on test results, target specific issues (e.g., parasites, yeast, bacterial overgrowth)

Step 2: Implementing Protocols

• Parasupport Protocol:
  • Targets parasites
  • Includes herbs, biofilm disruptors, sensitive binders
• CBO Protocol:
  • Targets bacterial/yeast overgrowth
  • Three-phase approach: Gentle, stronger, strongest
  • Includes biofilm disruptor, antimicrobial, probiotics
• H. Pylori Protocol:
  • Uses mastic gum, healthy belly
  • Often used alongside Parasupport Protocol
• Dietary Adjustments:
  • Sensitive Gut Guide: Eliminates inflammatory/prebiotic foods for first 21 days
  • Reintroduction of foods: Gradual (one new food per week/three days)
  • Sample Foods: Two dozen fruits, three dozen veggies, non-gluten grains (quinoa, gluten-free oats, rice)

Step 3: Healing and Sealing the Gut Wall

• CBO Finisher:
  • Products: Healthy gut support (zinc, L-glutamine, aloe vera, etc.), probiotics
• Dietary Expansion:
  • Reintroduce prebiotic foods
  • Test new foods gradually
  • Incorporate healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, fish)

Lifestyle and Additional Considerations

• Lifestyle Adjustments:
  • Adequate sleep, reduced stress
  • Moderated exercise
• Supplementation:
  • Omega-3s, vitamin D3
  • Daily foundational protocol
• Dietary Considerations:
  • Limit alcohol (max two drinks per week)
  • Caution with NSAIDs and certain medications

Additional Resources

• Episode Resources:
  • Link to episode: stephencabral.com/3085
• Protocols & Labs: Available at stephencabral.com/shop
• Previous Episodes & Research:
  • Episode 3077 on endotoxemia and LPS
  • Other podcasts on gut health at stephencabral.com/podcast

Conclusion

• Encouragement: To take a functional medicine approach
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