Patient Protocol: Dealing with Holiday Feasts and Fasts

Patient Protocol: Dealing with Holiday Feasts and Fasts

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.*

Read: The Formulas to Pack for Holiday Travel

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