Dr. Gundry's Prebiothrive: Can Prebiotics Selectively Feed Only Your Good Flora?

Things have changed in the world since GAPS and SCD diets came out. Now the big buzz is to eat enough prebiotic foods in order to feed your own good flora and become healthier. But what if you have dysbiosis and are overwhelmed with bad bacteria?

Well, I had heard reports that PHGG, a form of guar gum, could help Crohn's disease,by selectively feeding gram positive bacteria like bifidobacterium. Good Gut Solution at Crohns.net has a new product called Perfect Pass Prebiotic that they claim will help. And recently I tried Plant Paradox Diet from Dr. Gundry, and I noticed he has a fiber product that included guar gum. Dr. Gundry claims it would resolve leaky gut.

So I decided to do a Prebiothrive trial this summer, about a month ago. I started out with 1/4 teaspoon. Normal dosage looks like about a tablespoon or something. Prebiotics actually usually give me no die-off reactions, but this one did.

About 3 weeks into it I started having colon issues: diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, and also body pain, headache and joint pain.

My issue with this product is that I can't know what the prebiotic fiber is really feeding, and I cannot take the risk that it is feeding something that is bothering me or is actually more core problem. So I'm done with this product for now.

GUNDRY MD PREBIOTHRIVE: 5 FIBER-RICH PREBIOTIC INGREDIENTS

1Acacia Gum

Acacia Gum is one of the most fiber-dense prebiotic ingredients on the planet.1

2Agave Inulin

Agave inulin comes from the blue agave plant and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Fiber-rich agave inulin tastes sweet…while having minimal impact on blood sugar levels.2

3Flaxseed

Flaxseed is one of the great prebiotic foods readily available. It’s a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids to help with heart health. It also has antioxidant properties to help protect against free radicals.3

4Galacto-oligosaccharides

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are a group of carbohydrates that are used to improve bowel function. These prebiotics can improve mineral absorption and support your immune system.4 Some prebiotic foods rich in GOS are beans and lentils–but due to their high lectin content, it’s advisable to get GOS from the best prebiotic supplement available.

5Guar Gum

Guar gum is a fibrous substance made from guar beans. Guar gum can increase fiber content in some foods and help maintain regular bowel movements.5