Whether you’re a bodybuilder experiencing GI issues due to stress and oral steroids or, like me, you have a chronic GI illness, many people experience bloating issues.
Here’s my go to anti bloat protocol and why I use each item.
Morning Drink:
16oz water
1 shot glass apple cider vinegar
1 shot glass lemon juice
1 scoop colostrum
1 scoop greens powder
Apple Cider Vinegar
• Improves digestion by increasing stomach acid
• Helps balance gut bacteria
• May reduce gas and bloating
Lemon Juice
• Stimulates digestion and bile production
• Acts as a natural diuretic to reduce water retention
• Helps alkalize the body and reduce bloating
Colostrum
• Supports gut lining health
• Promotes beneficial gut bacteria growth
• May reduce inflammation and bloating
Greens Powder
• Rich in fiber to support digestion
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
• Helps detoxify and reduce bloating
Peptides:
500mcg Oral BPC
500mcg Oral KPV
If peak week or during Crohn’s Flare:
1,000mcg Oral BPC
1,000mcg Oral KPV
Oral BPC (Body Protection Compound)
• Gut Lining Repair: Promotes rapid healing of the gut lining, which supports digestive health and helps prevent issues that can cause bloating, such as leaky gut and ulcers.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Reduces inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, which can alleviate bloating and discomfort, especially in conditions like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
• Improved Motility: Normalizes gut motility, helping to relieve constipation and support regular bowel movements, both of which can reduce bloating.
• Microbiome Balance: Supports the balance of gut bacteria, which is essential for healthy digestion and minimizing gas and bloating.
• Pain Relief: May reduce abdominal pain and cramping associated with bloating.
Oral KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine Peptide)
Reduces Gut Inflammation: Calms inflammatory markers in the digestive tract, which is often a root cause of bloating, especially in IBS and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).
• Accelerates Mucosal Healing: Promotes the repair of the gut lining, improving barrier function and reducing symptoms like bloating and abdominal discomfort.
• Improves Digestive Function: By soothing the gut lining and supporting nutrient absorption, KPV can help normalize digestion and minimize bloating.