The Whole View, Episode 445: What Supplements to Take on the AIP?
Welcome back to episode 445! (0:28)

This week is all about supporting your health from the perspective of what you can control. And what you can work with medical professionals on to optimize your own health as much as possible.

Specifically, Stacy and Sarah will be discussing supplements on the autoimmune protocol (AIP) or have been previously and are now in more of a maintenance mode.

Stacy remembers when she first encountered coming across this topic while struggling with digestive issues.

She was not absorbing anything from the food she was ingesting. This caused her to have to re-nourish herself through the use of supplements.

She reminds listeners that what they go over in this show is not har-and-fast. As situations, health, and age change, your needs will change as well.

Both Stacy and Sarah are not medical professionals. So be sure to touch base with your doctor when taking your health into your own hands.

Sarah shares a comment from a member of the Patreon family that she feels sums up the approach she and Stacy takes toward this show.

Today's Sponsor
One of Stacy and Sarah's favorite supplement brands, Just Thrive, agreed to sponsor today's show! (2:30)

They are currently offering Whole View listeners 15% off their order using code THEWHOLEVIEW or you can follow the link above.

Bacillus bacteria are particularly important for gut health, even creating an environment where other probiotic species (like the Lactobacillus in sauerkraut) can thrive. 

Historically, we were exposed to Bacillus in dirt, but in our modern, sterile environments, Just Thrive probiotic has got us covered (no eating dirt necessary!). 

Not only is Just Thrive a potent probiotic, but it also contains a novel strain, Bacillus indicus (HU36), that produces antioxidants and vitamins right inside of the intestines, including lycopene, lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, B vitamins, and vitamin K2! 

It can help people with IBS symptoms, digestion, infection, healthy gut, cholesterol, and so much more.

The individual Bacillus strains delivered by Just Thrive have been extensively studied; plus, the good folks behind Just Thrive have published a human clinical trial showing these strains can reduce leaky gut. 

They have 11 other human clinical trials ongoing, which is incredible to see in the supplement industry.

Other shows sponsored by Just Thrive worth checking out:

346: Can You Have A Healthy Gut If You Don't Eat Paleo

417: Vitamin K2 - Hype or Essential 


Other shows on supplements:

61: Supplements

234: Will I Have To Supplement Forever?


 

Listener Question: 
A follow-up question from a previous show on Vitamin D inspired the topic of today's show.  (12:42).

Listener Sarah says:


I am wondering what vitamin D supplement you recommend? When starting aip I was still taking my regular one but realized it had soy in it. I just listened to the vitamin D episode and realize how important it is for skin health. I need to get a new one and wanted to see what you recommend. I'm already doing Vital Proteins collagen, zinc, and fermented cod liver oil supplements. Anything else you recommend? I'm 3 weeks in and feel a lot better!! But I do miss eggs, chocolate, and rice cooked with homemade broth the most!! I love your podcast so much and get to listen to podcasts while I sew for my job all day!! You girls really made the day go by fast with your puns and science! Thanks for all the knowledge!


Sarah adds that she believes puns to be the highest form of humor and is glad that (listener) Sarah also enjoys them. 

First, it's worth mentioning that Stacy and Sarah no longer endorse or recommend Vital Proteins collagen. (See Episode 430 for the details.)

Stacy mentions that the formula change in Vital Proteins, depending on listener Sarah's situation, might negatively affect her if she's trying to eliminate gluten contaminants from her diet. 

Stacy also reco