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Do you advise taking InterFase Plus when treating fungal overgrowth only?

Chris Kresser: No, it’s part of the basic antimicrobial protocol and the one we use for SIBO, as well as...

Can you clarify the fermentable fiber recommendations and timing when doing the botanical protocol? One handout says to wait, and other info said to add at the same time as treatment.

Laura Schoenfeld: Julie, can you tell me when you say one handout says to wait and other info? Is it...

If someone is lacking zinc in her diet, and you wanted to add in as a supplement for someone with acne, in what form, what dose, and for how long would you give this supplement?

Laura Schoenfeld: So with zinc, it kind of depends on the person’s diet and if she is getting a good...

As far as K2 is concerned, my understanding is that MK-4 is the most easily used form when naturally occurring in food, but the only MK-4 I’ve found in supplements is synthetic. I try to avoid synthetic nutrients if possible, and I’ve read that synthetic MK-4 is used differently and less efficiently in the body than when it is consumed in whole food form. MK-7 supplements derived from natto seem like the best choice to me, but the amounts are so much lower in supplements. I guess I’m confused about the dosage of MK-7 versus MK-4 in supplement form, especially when trying to overcome a deficiency. Any thoughts on the subject? I see Chris sells the Thorne brand that has D and K2 that has the synthetic MK-4 in it.

Laura Schoenfeld: Yes, the supplemental form of MK-4 is always going to be synthetic. I’m not exactly why the reason...

What is your take on 400 IU of vitamin E as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate in even many good quality prenatals? She’s thinking specifically of the Nutrient 950 with K that Chris recommends.

Laura Schoenfeld: Vitamin E is not something you typically want to be supplementing with. Alpha-tocopherols are not the optimal form....

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