Episode 487: Blastocystis Hominis

About this episode

Ali Miller discusses Blastocystis Hominis, its impact on health, and effective gut cleanse strategies.

Blastocystis…what? You may not have heard of it but Blastocystis Hominis is a common parasitic gut infection that can wreak havoc on digestion, skin, and immune health. Did you know that 3-5 pounds of your body is made up of bacteria, yeast, parasite, and virus? This microbiome impact can work for you or against you and if you have high stress, eat at risk foods, and travel, chances are it is working against you. In this episode Ali breaks down medical studies on Blastocystis, the role of natural compounds and research that supports successful gut cleanse tools, and how she used her Beat the Bloat Protocol to support metabolic, skin, and immune health. In this episode you will also learn about the importance of liver detox prior to and during a gut cleanse, the best diet to support a microbiome reset, and food-as-medicine to amplify results. Don’t miss our Beat the Bloat Masterclass on 4/7! Grab your FREE Spot here Join our April Beat the Bloat 12 week Gut Cleanse Register here Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle.

People in this episode

Host: Ali Miller RD

Topics covered

• gut health
• parasitic infections
• microbiome
• natural remedies
• detox
• nutrition

Keywords

• Blastocystis Hominis
• gut cleanse
• microbiome reset
• liver detox
• Beat the Bloat

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Beat the Bloat Protocol, Beat the Bloat Supplement Bundle

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