Patient Protocol: Dealing with Holiday Feasts and Fasts
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The holiday season brings it all – hearty family meals, indulgent treats, and sometimes long gaps between them. From festive feasts to fasting periods (intentional or otherwise), your patients’ digestive systems deserve a little extra care. These formulas help keep things running smoothly, no matter what’s on the menu.
Lypo Optimize
For Fat Digestion & Gallbladder Support*
- With the highest-potency lipase
- Digests 22 g fat in 30 minutes*
- Cardiovascular support*
Formulated with our highest-potency Lipase Thera-blend® plus amylase and protease, Lypo Optimize™ supports fat digestion, nutrient absorption, and gallbladder function — even for those without a gallbladder.* It also supports cardiovascular health when taken between meals.*
Dose: 1 capsule with each meal. More may be taken as needed. For cardiovascular support, 1 capsule 3 times daily on an empty stomach. More may be taken as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Tip: This formula is great to have on hand for meals that are quite rich or fatty, so you can indulge without discomfort.
Critical Digestion
Our Highest-Potency Digestive Enzymes
- With guaranteed-potency probiotics
- Macronutrient digestion*
- Occasional gas and bloating*
Combining our most potent Thera-blend® enzymes with 8 probiotic strains (1.25 billion CFU per capsule), Critical Digestion® supports optimal digestion and nutrient absorption.* It helps relieve occasional gas, bloating and indigestion while promoting overall energy.*
Dose: 1 capsule per meal with the first bite of food. More may be taken as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Tip: During the holidays, upgrading from Complete Digestion™ to Critical Digestion® ensures your patients have extra support for those bigger, heavier meals.
Complete Digestion
Gentle Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics
- Macronutrient digestion*
- Occasional gas and bloating*
- For mild digestive discomforts*
Complete Digestion™ combines gentle Thera-blend® enzymes with guaranteed-potency probiotics (125 million CFU per capsule) for everyday digestive support.* It’s ideal for those who experience mild digestive discomfort or are new to enzyme supplementation.*
Dose: 1 capsule per meal with the first bite of food. More may be taken as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Tip: A great formula to offer guests who might be sensitive to holiday fare.
Read: 9 Tips for Happier Holidays for Clients with Food Intolerances
Let's Go Fiber+
Daily Regularity + Gut Health*
• 5 g fiber per scoop
• Prebiotics, probiotics & postbiotic
• Sugar-free, stevia-sweetened & dissolves easily
This daily drink mix delivers prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics for complete gut support.* The fermentable resistant potato starch (Solnul®) in Let’s Go Fiber+ supports beneficial bacteria and gut integrity, while inavea™ Pure Acacia provides gentle prebiotic activity for digestive comfort.* Fiber can also be helpful for taking the edge off during a fast – or when dinner isn’t quite ready but your belly is rumbling. Available in Tropical and Strawberry Kiwi flavors.
Dose: 1 scoop daily.
Tip: When holiday sweets replace veggies, this is a simple way to keep digestion balanced and regular.*
Acid Calm™
Occasional Heartburn* with Zinc-Carnosine
- Helps protect digestive lining*
- Soothing herbs for GI irritation*
- Enzymes for optimal digestion*
Featuring PepZinGI® zinc carnosine, Acid Calm™ helps protect the stomach’s mucosal lining while relieving occasional heartburn and indigestion.* Soothing marshmallow root and vegan enzymes promote digestive comfort.*
Dose: 1 capsule at the end of a meal or when discomfort begins.
Tip: Keep a bottle on hand for guests who might overindulge at the holiday table – or if holiday stress takes a toll on your digestion.
Takeaway for Practitioners: Holidays often test even the healthiest digestive systems. Providing patients with enzyme-based digestive support helps them feel their best — whether they’re feasting, fasting or simply celebrating.*
