Intestinal cleansing with PMA Zeolite for a healthy gut
Irritable bowel & leaky gut
Step-by-Step Gut Restoration: How to Rebuild a Healthy Gut Naturally
Did you know you are truly never alone? Trillions of tiny organisms thrive in your colon – a complete ecosystem. Alongside fungi and viruses, your gut provides a home for hundreds of bacterial strains and trillions of microbes. When harmful bacteria multiply excessively and the number of beneficial bacteria, such as bifidobacteria or lactobacilli, decreases, doctors call this dysbiosis. To restore balance, naturopaths and holistic practitioners recommend gut restoration. But what exactly is gut restoration, and how does it differ from a colon cleanse?
Gut Flora – The Root of Our Health
Since the gut microbiome – the sum of all microorganisms living in the gut – has become one of science’s hottest research topics, it has become increasingly clear how enormously this 1.5 to 2-kilogram biomass influences all our body functions. Gut inhabitants support and modulate our immune system, supply us with vitamins and other nutrients, interact with our central nervous system, produce hormones, and break down toxins. Without this gut microbiome, also called gut flora, no human could survive!
How Does Gut Flora Become Disrupted?
An infectious diarrheal disease or antibiotic treatment can cause a bacterial imbalance. Stimulants such as alcohol and nicotine, or foods contaminated with heavy metals, can also lead to the rapid spread of harmful bacteria and the gradual disappearance of beneficial ones.
Why a Lack of Fiber Harms Gut Flora
The modern Western diet is typically low in fiber and high in fat and sugar. Nutritionists and gastroenterologists agree that reducing fiber has a particularly damaging effect on gut health. Environmental toxins and harmful substances such as additives and preservatives add to the damage. As the population of beneficial bacteria decreases – with some strains disappearing entirely – harmful bacteria multiply excessively. They produce inflammatory and toxic byproducts that cause digestive issues such as diarrhea and bloating.
What Complaints and Health Problems Can Dysbiosis Cause?
An imbalance of gut bacteria has health consequences: the sensitive intestinal mucosa becomes weakened. The intestinal wall – our second line of defense after the skin – becomes more permeable. This disruption of gut function, medically known as leaky gut, weakens the immune system. Leaky gut can also contribute to the development of irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.
PMA Zeolite Helps Prevent Gut Dysfunction
Whether caused by bacterial toxins or food contaminants, the volcanic mineral clinoptilolite zeolite can effectively protect the intestinal wall in cases of dysbiosis and help prevent leaky gut. If the intestinal wall has already become too permeable, this highly active volcanic rock supports its regeneration. A scientifically recognized study published in 2015 clearly demonstrated this. The volcanic mineral zeolite is not absorbed by the body and is completely excreted in the stool after binding toxins.
How Can I Restore the Balance of Bacteria?
The goal is to reduce the number of harmful bacteria while promoting the growth of beneficial ones. Many believe that a colon cleanse with sodium sulfate (Glauber’s salt) or magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is the easiest way to quickly get rid of harmful bacteria. Both salts are dissolved in water and taken as a laxative to completely empty the intestines. The problem: both salts remove not only a lot of fluid from the body but also valuable minerals. If the intestinal wall is already too permeable, as in leaky gut, the mucosa becomes further irritated.
In addition, many beneficial bacteria are also destroyed and flushed out. This is why most conventional doctors advise against colon cleansing. They usually prescribe strong laxatives or enemas only in cases of constipation or to prepare patients for a colonoscopy or surgery.
How Is Gut Restoration Different from Colon Cleansing?
Unlike conventional medicine, alternative practitioners define colon cleansing as removing harmful substances from the intestines. They believe that undigested food residues and toxins accumulate in the gut. These so-called "slags" should be removed so the gut can function properly again. In alternative medicine, colon hydrotherapy is one such method.
Gut Restoration with Probiotics
Gut restoration addresses disturbances in the gut microbiome by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Especially after antibiotic treatment, probiotic supplements are often recommended. These typically contain live yeast cultures and bacteria such as Lactobacillus casei or Escherichia coli. Taking such probiotics can quickly increase the number of certain bacterial strains, showing an immediate effect. However, once probiotic intake stops, the microbiome can quickly deteriorate again. A healthier and more sustainable approach is to switch to a healthy, fiber-rich diet, as this restores the gut long-term. The German Nutrition Society recommends consuming at least 30 grams of fiber per day.
Which Foods Are High in Fiber?
Fiber is a plant-based nutrient found almost exclusively in plant foods. Foods rich in soluble fiber are the favorite fuel of beneficial bacteria. Top sources include leeks, onions, garlic, chicory, artichokes, dried fruits, bananas, whole grains, and legumes such as white beans and lentils. Insoluble fiber, although indigestible for bacteria, regulates and improves digestion. High in cellulose, it swells in the stomach and increases bulk in the intestines. This greater stool volume stimulates peristalsis and cleanses the intestines, helping to prevent conditions such as diverticulitis and colon cancer. Insoluble, high-fiber foods include wheat bran, flaxseed, and psyllium husks. For natural gut cleansing and restoration, a fiber-rich diet combined with a flaxseed or psyllium husk regimen is recommended.
How PMA Zeolite Supports Gut Restoration
To fully restore gut function, it is advisable to strengthen the intestinal mucosa at the same time. The gut, as a highly complex organ, only functions well when the intestinal wall is intact and healthy. If harmful bacteria dominate for too long, the wall becomes more permeable. That’s why it’s important not only to restore your gut flora – for example, with psyllium husks – but also to protect and strengthen your gut barrier. With pure, natural PANACEO Zeolite, you can combat a porous gut wall and effectively support its regeneration. The latest PANACEO study on IBS patients also showed that, in addition to regenerating the gut wall, naturally occurring lactobacilli and bifidobacteria were able to colonize more effectively, while harmful Firmicutes bacteria were reduced. PANACEO thus indirectly contributes to gut restoration by positively modulating the natural gut microbiome.
Ready to restore your gut health? Discover how PMA Zeolite can help you repair your gut lining, prevent leaky gut, and improve your overall digestive health — naturally.
Sandra Eisenwagen has been Head of Research and Development at Panaceo International GmbH in Austria since 2015. She previously worked as a consultant for nutrition and consumer protection at the FAO and the European Commission. She holds a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vienna and studied Environmental Biology at the Università degli Studi Roma Tre as part of an Erasmus programme. Her expertise includes the development of food databases, nutritional sciences, food safety and microbiology.