Helping Your Clients Support Their Gut Health After a Cleanse^

How many times have you guided a client through a cleanse, only for them to dive right back into their old habits immediately after? It’s a common scenario but can quickly undo all the effort of the previous days or weeks. 

A cleanse can be a great way to reset the digestive system, but what happens afterward is just as important. Without proper post-cleanse care, clients may return to unhealthy habits or experience occasional digestive discomforts. Supporting gut health after a cleanse is essential for maintaining balance, rebuilding beneficial bacteria and ensuring long-term wellness.

Here’s how you can help your clients make the most of their post-cleanse transition with key supplements, dietary choices and lifestyle habits.

Maintain a Balanced Gut Microbiome with Probiotics

Out with the old, in with the new is the motto for cleanses. A probiotic can be helpful for a balanced gut microbiome. These friendly microbes are crucial for digestion, immune function and overall well-being. 

Look for a probiotic that is easy to take (no refrigeration needed) and provides a diverse range of probiotic strains to help maintain balance in the gut microbiome. Regular probiotic intake may help reduce digestive discomfort such as bloating and irregularity.^ 

Critical Digestion® and Complete Digestion™ combine digestive enzymes with 8 diverse strains of shelf-stable probiotics. Taking digestive enzymes with meals can help the body break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates more effectively and ease digestive discomforts that happen sometimes, like gas and bloating.^

Clients who take a probiotic-free enzyme formula might also consider taking a stand-alone probiotic.^ Enzymedica’s SubCulture™ line starts with 7 foundational strains to promote digestion, regularity and immune health, then adds targeted strains and additional ingredients.^

SubCulture for Women delivers probiotics for women’s urinary and vaginal health, with extensively studied Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1™, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14™, Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis.^

SubCulture for Mood adds the clinically studied post-biotic Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 and L-Theanine, an amino acid shown to help promote happiness and relaxation and reduce stress.^

SubCulture for Bloat includes a blend of clinically studied probiotics to help reduce occasional gas and bloating.^ 

Support Digestive Regularity with Fiber

Fiber is a nutrient most people need more of! After a cleanse, many people struggle with occasional irregularity or sluggish digestion. Fiber plays a key role in keeping things moving while nourishing gut bacteria. Encourage clients to incorporate fiber-rich foods such as leafy greens, flaxseeds, chia seeds, legumes and whole grains. 

If they need extra support, a fiber supplement can be a great addition to their routine. Fiber not only promotes regularity but also helps create a favorable environment for probiotics to thrive.^

Consider GI + Biome Complex for the Big Picture

The digestive system may need support after a cleanse, especially as clients reintroduce solid foods. Consider a formula for healthy function and integrity of the intestines, and for healthy motility. With scientifically studied ButyraGen®, Lipase Thera-blend®, PepZinGI® zinc carnosine and organic golden kiwi, GI + Biome Complex™ promotes a healthy balance in the small and large intestine microbiome, while supporting the epithelial lining’s integrity.^ Prebiotic fibers in ButyraGen® (which also includes tributyrin) work synergistically to promote butyrate-producing bacteria in the gut, while reducing occasional gas.^ Lipase supports butyrate’s release, Livaux® golden kiwi provides dietary fiber and PepZin GI® zinc carnosine helps rebuild mucosa.^ 

Focus on Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods

Encourage clients to ease back into eating with whole, nutrient-dense foods. Processed foods, refined sugars and excessive dairy may disrupt gut health. Instead, they should focus on fresh vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir. These foods provide essential nutrients while supporting gut flora balance.

Stay Hydrated for Digestive Health

Hydration plays a vital role in digestion and detoxification. Without enough water, fiber can’t do its job effectively, leading to occasional constipation and sluggish digestion. Recommend drinking plenty of filtered water throughout the day, along with herbal teas or low-sodium broths. Staying hydrated also helps transport nutrients efficiently and supports overall gut function.

Manage Stress and Prioritize Sleep

Gut health isn’t just about what clients eat — it’s also influenced by daily stress and sleep. Stress can influence the gut-brain connection, leading to bloating, cramping and imbalances in gut bacteria. Encourage stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing or gentle exercise. Prioritizing quality sleep is equally important since rest allows the body to repair itself and regulate digestive processes effectively.

Encourage Consistency for Long-Term Gut Health

A post-cleanse routine should be sustainable. Remind clients that gut health is a long-term commitment, not a quick fix. Regularly incorporating probiotics, fiber and overall support through products like GI + Biome Complex can help maintain digestive balance.^ Pairing these with a whole-food diet, adequate hydration and stress management strategies will set them up for success.

By guiding your clients through these post-cleanse steps, you’re helping them transition smoothly while fostering better digestion and overall health. A healthy gut is the foundation of well-being, and with the right support, they can maintain the benefits of their cleanse for the long haul.