Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (140 page)

Take superfood powders, such as Gillian McKeith’s Organic Energy Powder, which strengthen digestive organs, rebalance healthy flora, and contain active enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.

STAGE THREE: STRENGTHEN LIVER (MONTH 3)

SUPPLEMENTS

Silymarin stimulates the manufacture of new liver cells and increases the production of glutathione and bile.

Lipotrophic formula contains the nutrients choline, betaine, and methionine, which enhance liver function and increase the levels of two important liver compounds: S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) and glutathione.

STAGE FOUR: ROTATION OF ANTIFUNGAL HERBS (MONTH 4)

HERBS

Use one herb only per week. At the end of the week, move on to the next herb. My top four (for a course of a month) recommendations are caprylic acid, gentiana, pau d’arco, and barberry.

Barberry (berberis vulgaris).

Oregon grape.

Black walnut.

Burdock root.

Caprylic acid.

Chaparral.

Echinacea/golden seal combination.

Grapefruit seed extract (liquid drops).

Garlic (liquid).

Suma (pfaffia paniculata).