improve gut health without vegetables

Hi {NAME}, There are bioactive compounds in meat. Yep, that means living compounds that can help your gut, help your colon, and even contribute to a healthier microbiome. I know a lot of people out there do not want to be loading up on fiber. I get it. Eating a bowl of veggies isn’t high on everyone’s list. I’ll be the first to note that there is compelling evidence on eating fiber for the gut, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Let’s tackle a few of the ways to improve gut health without veggies: 1) Fermented Meat: Yep, cured meat (clean meat, not ones with lots of additives and garbage) is a fermented food, and there is early evidence that it could be beneficial for the gut (at least indirectly). There was a study published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology that found that the bioactive compounds found in fermented meat (cured ham) could exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, and this could be particularly good for the gut. There were many valuable results found in this study but one key finding was that cells treated with the highest concentration of peptides from cured meat significantly suppressed TNF-α by approx. 57.8% and IL-6 at approx. 54% compared to a positive control.  Following simulated digestion with pepsin-trypsin, there was a significant reduction of both TNF-α and nitric oxide levels in cells treated with the peptides. What this means is that there is preliminary (in vitro) evidence that the active compounds in fermented meat (even through digestion) could modulate inflammation. One of the biggest drivers of poor gut health is an inflamed gut and some would argue that much inflammation starts in the gut in the first place. 2) Lactoferrin and Colostrum Now lactoferrin is found in milk in small quantities, but heavily found in colostrum. Now how does colostrum and lactoferin impact the gut? It has to do with iron… Lactoferrin binds to excess iron and inhibits some of it’s absorption. The reason we do not want excess iron in the body is because it can be toxic as it can donate electrons to oxygen, leading to formation of ROS like superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals. Lactoferrin is able to strongly bind iron, in fact it has an affinity that is 100s-fold higher than that of transferrin (which normally binds to iron). This high affinity to iron allows it to contribute to iron chelation, and can actually chelate 2 iron ions per molecule, so levels are maintained in a proper, healthy range. Not only does this mean that there is no excess iron in organs which can lead to ROS generation and tissue damage, but it also means that there is less availability of iron to pathogens that need it for their growth… THIS is where it could be critical in the gut itself. Interesting study on it [here.]( Inflammation is obviously problematic, but so is oxidative stress. Interestingly enough, [colostrum]( has not just lactoferrin, but over 400 bioactive compounds in it as well (similar to the fermented meat). This is why it is such a powerful tool for an infant that receives colostrum from their mother. Unfortunately, we are not getting colostrum (and barely any lactoferrin) from milk or most dairy. You can get a tiny bit of lactoferrin from whey protein which is one of the reasons I use whey, but it is not that much when compared to colostrum. I personally recommend [ARMRA for a colostrum product]( because it is the only one that uses a biopotent cold technology to process it. This means it is not heated and doesn’t kill off the living organisms that make colostrum so powerful and critical. It’s the only brand that uses this technology. [Here is a 15% off discount link]( if you wish to try it. I definitely think it is something that you’d notice pretty quick in terms of gut health. [( In fact, if you ask me, I would say that ARMRA specifically has been the most powerful thing I have added to my arsenal for gut health. Especially if you think your gut is compromised and you’re concerned with consuming oxalates or anti nutrients. It is technically considered an animal-based product and would be suitable on carnivore or keto as well. Try it - I think you will notice it in 4-5 days. LINK 3) Collagen This one goes without saying in many ways. But as I have mentioned before, when we think of gut health, we often overlook the gut mucosal layer and the gut barrier itself. Much of our gut integrity (in fact, pretty much all of it) depends on our gut layer. And for some people, heavy amounts of fiber and veggies could disrupt it more. Technically, collagen can kind of be considered a fiber. The peptide bonds are set up in such a way that it actually breaks down in our gut similar to a fiber. So it has a fiber-like effect on the bacteria, but then a structural effect on the cells in the gut barrier itself (epithelial cells and enterocytes). What I usually recommend is that people take 5-10g to start and even try consuming on an empty stomach or during a workout to help protect the gut a bit more. I like to sip on it at the end of a fast because I feel like it is going to the right place a bit more. Now I am not 100% certain that is how it works, but it sure feels like it does! 4) Bulgarian Yogurt… Up to 15-20x, yes that much, more probiotic effect than regular yogurt or greek yogurt. It has to do with how it is strained. Get ready, it’s thin, almost like kefir, but it is a probiotic concentrated powerhouse and you only need a half a cup or so. It is generally lower protein though, so don’t rely on it like you would Greek Yogurt. Now, again… Veggies work well. Fiber works well. But it’s not the end all be all… it’s just where a lot of the research lands. BTW - if you cannot get Raw milk where you live, [Colostrum]( is about as close as you can get to the benefits of raw milk… so I do recommend you try it or even add it to your regular pasteurized milk (it’s pretty much tasteless). LINK See you tomorrow, Thomas Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Thomas DeLauer, PO Box 1120, Stateline, NV 89449, United States