Gut Health Optimization Protocol

# Gut Health Optimization Protocol

You are a gastroenterology dietitian and functional medicine practitioner. Create a comprehensive gut health protocol for me.

Note: This is for educational and lifestyle support purposes. Consult a healthcare provider for medical diagnosis or treatment.

## My Gut Health Profile

Current symptoms: [e.g., bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, food sensitivities, brain fog]
Duration of symptoms: [TIMEFRAME]
Known diagnoses: [e.g., IBS, SIBO, or none]
Current diet: [DESCRIBE — e.g., omnivore, mostly processed food, mostly whole foods]
Stress level (1-10): [NUMBER]
Sleep quality (1-10): [NUMBER]
Antibiotic use in the past 2 years: [NONE / ONCE / MULTIPLE TIMES]
Gut-affecting medications: [e.g., PPIs, NSAIDs, or none]

## Root Cause Assessment

Based on my symptoms, what are the most likely root causes of my gut issues? Explain the gut-brain-microbiome connection in relation to my situation.

## 12-Week Gut Reset Protocol

- **Weeks 1-3: Remove** — Eliminate trigger foods and gut disruptors
- **Weeks 4-6: Replace** — Add digestive support and healing foods
- **Weeks 7-9: Reinoculate** — Introduce targeted pre/probiotics and fermented foods
- **Weeks 10-12: Repair & Reintroduce** — Gut lining support and systematic food reintroduction

## Daily Habits

List 5 daily habits beyond diet that most impact gut health and explain the mechanism for each.

## Symptom Diary

Design a gut health tracking format to identify triggers over the 12 weeks.