Gut Health & Regeneration

The human gut contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms — collectively known as the microbiome — that influence immune regulation, nutrient absorption, hormone metabolism, neurotransmitter production, and inflammatory balance.

When the microbiome is disrupted (dysbiosis) or the intestinal barrier becomes permeable (“leaky gut”), the consequences extend far beyond digestive symptoms. Bacterial endotoxins (LPS) entering the bloodstream trigger systemic inflammation. Impaired nutrient absorption leads to subclinical deficiencies. Disrupted neurotransmitter production affects mood, sleep, and cognition. Immune dysregulation increases susceptibility to autoimmune conditions and chronic infections.

At St. George Hospital, we approach gut health as a critical component of treatment for virtually every condition we treat — from Lyme disease and CFS to cancer and longevity medicine.

1

Remove

Eliminate gut pathogens (bacterial overgrowth, Candida, parasites), trigger foods, and environmental irritants. Targeted antimicrobial therapy based on stool analysis findings, combined with dietary modification.

2

Replace

Restore digestive capacity with pancreatic enzymes, hydrochloric acid support (where indicated), and bile acid supplementation. Many patients with chronic gut issues have impaired digestive secretions.

3

Reinoculate

Repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria using targeted, strain-specific probiotic therapy guided by stool analysis results. Prebiotic fibers that selectively feed beneficial species are introduced alongside.

4

Repair

Heal the intestinal lining with L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, butyrate, collagen peptides, and anti-inflammatory botanicals (curcumin, aloe, slippery elm). This restores barrier integrity and reduces endotoxin translocation.

5

Rebalance

Address lifestyle factors that influence gut health: stress management (cortisol damages the gut barrier), sleep optimization, exercise, and long-term dietary guidance to maintain microbiome diversity.