Key takeaways
The gut microbiome plays a part in digestion, immunity and even mood, which makes balance a foundation of health.
This protocol gathers products commonly used to support a balanced microbiome, built around a chocolate-flavored shake.
It is designed to be used thoughtfully with a provider, alongside a fiber-rich diet and daily habits.
Your gut microbiome plays a part in digestion, immunity and even mood, and keeping it balanced is a foundation of good health. This protocol gathers the products I commonly use to support a balanced microbiome, and this version uses a chocolate-flavored shake.
Creating a Fullscript account is free, and you can look through every product before you decide anything.
The mechanisms this protocol supports
Your gut microbiome is a community of trillions of microbes that influences digestion, immune signaling and even mood. Diet, stress, travel, illness and medications can all shift its balance.
A balanced microbiome supports the gut lining and helps keep immune signaling calm, while an imbalance has been linked with bloating and irregular digestion. Those signs have many possible causes and are worth discussing with a provider.
Research has linked microbial imbalance with digestive discomfort and changes in immune signaling. This protocol pairs a structured botanical program with a nutritional shake that supports the body’s natural detoxification pathways.
What is in the protocol
The exact products and directions are listed in the Fullscript plan, and here is what each one is commonly used to support.
- The Bioclear Program is a three-part kit that pairs Biocidin botanicals with G.I. Detox+ and Proflora4R to support microbial balance in a structured way.
- MediClear-SGS Chocolate is a protein-based nutritional shake from Thorne that provides vitamins, minerals and nutrients that support the liver’s natural detoxification pathways.
You may also want to look at the vanilla version of this protocol.
Related protocols you may find helpful include Gut Barrier & Microbiome.
How to use it thoughtfully
Please talk with your provider before starting, especially if you take medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. This page does not list amounts, so follow the label or the specific guidance your provider gives you.
When you can, add one product at a time so it is easier to notice how you feel. Sleep, nourishing food, daily movement and stress care are the foundation, and supplements are meant to build on them.
Questions to bring to your clinician
These questions can help you get the most out of your next visit.
Is a structured microbiome protocol right for my gut symptoms, or should we start with diet?
Could any of my current medications or supplements interact with the options discussed here?
Would any lab testing add useful information in my situation, or is it reasonable to start with daily habits?
Which one or two changes would be most worthwhile for me to focus on first?
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Bioclear Program?
The Bioclear Program combines Biocidin botanicals, the G.I. Detox+ binder and the Proflora4R probiotic in one structured kit.
Is there a difference between the vanilla and chocolate versions?
The only difference is the flavor of the MediClear-SGS shake, and the rest of the protocol is the same.
Do I need an appointment to order these products?
No, you can create a free Fullscript account and order directly, although I always recommend checking with your own provider first, and a free 15-minute consult is available if you would like to talk it through.
Sources
- Cryan JF, et al. The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis. Physiol Rev 2019. PMID: 31460832. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31460832/
- David LA, et al. Diet rapidly and reproducibly alters the human gut microbiome. Nature 2014. PMID: 24336217. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3957428/
- Maier L, et al. Extensive impact of non-antibiotic drugs on human gut bacteria. Nature 2018. PMID: 29555994. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6108420/
- Pittayanon R, et al. Gut Microbiota in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-A Systematic Review. Gastroenterology 2019. PMID: 30940523. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30940523/
- Belkaid Y, Hand TW. Role of the microbiota in immunity and inflammation. Cell 2014. PMID: 24679531. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4056765/
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Every product I use for this protocol is waiting for you in my Fullscript dispensary.
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Educational purposes only. This page shares general information and is not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not intended to replace care from your own healthcare provider. Please talk with your provider before starting any supplement, especially if you take medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition.
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