If you’re looking to heal your gut, one of the most effective first steps is a Vitamin C Flush. This functional medicine protocol is a powerful yet gentle way to cleanse the digestive system and reduce harmful bacterial overgrowth, particularly Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)—a bacteria that infects two-thirds of the population worldwide.

I first learned about this method from Dr. Michael Wald, a holistic doctor known as “The Blood Detective.” It’s a clinically proven approach to treating many gastrointestinal disorders by significantly lowering gram-negative bacteria in the gut.

Here’s how to do it.

How to Perform a Vitamin C Flush

✅ Step 1: Prepare

• Set aside up to 5 hours for this procedure.
• Stay at home and do not eat during the flush.

✅ Step 2: Start the Flush

• Every 30 to 60 minutes, mix ½ to 1 level teaspoon of buffered vitamin C (not ascorbic acid) with 2-3 ounces of water and drink.
• Continue until you experience diarrhea.

✅ Step 3: Establish Your Maintenance Dose

• Once diarrhea occurs, take ¾ of the flushing dose daily in 2 or 3 divided doses.
• Example: If it took 4 grams to flush, take 3 grams daily (1 gram with breakfast, 1 gram with lunch, 1 gram with dinner).

That’s it! This simple, safe, and effective method can be repeated monthly if desired.

Why a Vitamin C Flush?

According to Dr. Wald, a Vitamin C Flush is superior to a traditional colon cleanse because:

✔ Strengthens gut function – Vitamin C enhances muscular contractions of the gastrointestinal tract, supporting natural motility.
✔ Aids healing – Vitamin C has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help restore gut integrity.
✔ Safer than colon cleanses – Unlike harsh colon cleanses, this method does not strip the mucosal layer, which protects the gut from scratches and infections.

After a Vitamin C Flush, a detox program may be the next step. Tomorrow, I’ll show you a simple way to determine if you need a detox.