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Dr-JocelynBy Dr. Jocelyn Strand, ND

Director of Clinical Education, Biocidin®

One of the foundational therapeutics in functional medicine is supporting detoxification for our patients. When we think of toxicity, endogenous (internally produced) toxins don’t necessarily spring to mind. But the microbiome is a source of metabolites and inflammatory mediators that can either support health and detoxification or contribute to our toxic load and disease.

There is a bidirectional relationship between the gut and the liver governed by the microorganisms populating the GI tract, referred to as the gut-liver axis (GLA). It explains why we see deeper cleansing when detoxification protocols are combined with a microbial balancing cleanse. Additionally, biofilms, produced by microorganisms, can be an ongoing source of toxins. If left unaddressed, they can create a continual source of toxic exposure and an obstacle to lasting therapeutic effect.

Download the article bundle for more information, including on the following areas:

  • Environmental Determinants of Chronic Disease
  • How A Healthy Microbiome Benefits the Host
  • Short-Chain Fatty Acids
  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • LPS and the Liver
  • The Gut-Liver Axis (GLA)
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Liver Disease
  • Biofilms and Toxicity
  • ...and more!

Also included are two patient resources for more information on:

  • Our new Bioclear™  Cleansing Program Lifestyle Guide to equip your patients to successfully complete our unique, microbiome-balancing cleanse.
  • An easy-to-understand patient guide to Herxheimer reactions.

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