5R Protocol

Uses

Preparation

Highlighted claims

• The 5R protocol is presented as a functional medicine framework for restoring gut health and supporting mental health. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework
• The Replace phase uses digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, and bile salts to support digestion and absorption. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework
• The Reinoculate phase restores beneficial bacteria through diet, probiotics, and prebiotics. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework
• The Repair phase uses L-glutamine, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids to target gut lining permeability and inflammation. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework
• The Remove phase eliminates gut disruptors identified through testing. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework
• The Rebalance phase addresses ongoing lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress management, and movement. — Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Framework