In functional medicine, we often focus on the GI tract to uncover and treat the root causes of many chronic diseases. But many clinicians just don’t know where to start. The “5R Protocol” is a helpful tool to guide treatment decision-making. The “5 R’s” are Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair, and Rebalance. What exactly does this mean? How do you translate this to clinical practice?

 In this episode, we discuss the meaning of each “R”. We also explain how to apply these to a patient’s clinical presentation and stool test results.

 

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:15 Introducing the “5R Protocol”
4:30 Remove - remove what? How?
13:30 Replace – supporting underlying GI function
21:40 Re-inoculate – pre- and probiotics
25:00 Repair – intestinal permeability and inflammation
27:45 Rebalance – lifestyle modification and the GI tract
30:10 Did we just add a sixth R?  Yep!
30:50 Question of the Day: How long do you wait to retest?

 

Additional Resources:

GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile

 

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In functional medicine, we often focus on the GI tract to uncover and treat the root causes of many chronic diseases. But many clinicians just don&rsquo;t know where to start. The &ldquo;5R Protocol&rdquo; is a helpful tool to guide treatment decision-making. The &ldquo;5 R&rsquo;s&rdquo; are Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair, and Rebalance. What exactly does this mean? How do you translate this to clinical practice?
&nbsp;In this episode, we discuss the meaning of each &ldquo;R&rdquo;. We also explain how to apply these to a patient&rsquo;s clinical presentation and stool test results.
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Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:15 Introducing the &ldquo;5R Protocol&rdquo;</li>
<li>4:30 Remove - remove what? How?</li>
<li>13:30 Replace &ndash; supporting underlying GI function</li>
<li>21:40 Re-inoculate &ndash; pre- and probiotics</li>
<li>25:00 Repair &ndash; intestinal permeability and inflammation</li>
<li>27:45 Rebalance &ndash; lifestyle modification and the GI tract</li>
<li>30:10 Did we just add a sixth R? &nbsp;Yep!</li>
<li>30:50 Question of the Day: How long do you wait to retest?</li>
</ul>
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Additional Resources:
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/gi-effects-comprehensive-stool-test">GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile</a>
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&nbsp;Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and show not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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