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Hey there,
Travel bag packed? Or maybe just heading to that sketchy BBQ with mayo sweating in the sun. You’ve got three choices:
A) Hope your stomach cooperates
B) Pack Pepto and charcoal tablets
C) Or… make your gut tougher before you even get there?
Most pick A or B. The smart move? C. Because parasites (and their bacterial and viral buddies) are easier to block than battle.
Think of your gut as a castle. You don’t wait for raiders to storm the gate—you dig the moat early. Build resilience now, so invaders bounce off the walls instead of moving in rent-free.
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Two easy prep steps
1. Saccharomyces boulardii (aka S. boulardii)
It’s a probiotic yeast with legit data behind it for preventing traveler’s diarrhea. Nothing crazy—just start a few days before your trip, 250–1,000 mg/day. Think of it as hiring a bouncer for your gut—keeps more of the riffraff out.
2. Prebiotic fiber
This is about feeding your own good bugs so they can stand their ground. Options like partially-hydrolyzed guar gum (5–10 g/day) or inulin (5–12 g/day) basically bulk up your gut army. Well-fed soldiers fight better.
3. L-Glutamine
This amino acid is like spackle for your gut lining. Studies show it helps restore “leaky” barriers and keeps things tighter, so invaders have a harder time getting through. Typical prep dose: a few grams daily mixed into water or a smoothie.
There are other players worth talking about—like Lactobacillus GG, multi-strain probiotics, and even a funky thing called hyperimmune colostrum. But those can wait for another week.
Why “prep” beats panic
Parasite cleanses and detox teas might get the Instagram spotlight, but they won’t save you once an infection takes hold. The real power move is prepping ahead—feeding and seeding your gut so freeloaders have a harder time settling in. Start now, build resilience, and your system won’t be fighting with both hands tied.
Next week: The Kill Step—because killing parasites takes more than herbs and hope.
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Until next week,
Gabi & Bea