GI Clear Elite

Physician-Formulated Antimicrobial Botanical Complex

120 Vegetarian Capsules  |  Six Clinical-Grade Botanicals  |  Berbevis® Phytosome Berberine

THE HIDDEN SABOTEUR

Your Gut Is Quietly Running the Show — And It's Not on Your Side

That stubborn brain fog. The midday energy collapse. The bloat that shows up after meals that used to digest effortlessly in your thirties. The visceral fat that won't move no matter how clean you eat or how hard you train. The skin issues, the sleep disruption, the cravings that override your discipline.

Most physicians will hand you a probiotic and a pat on the back. As a 33-year clinician running a functional medicine practice, I'll tell you what they won't:

"You cannot out-supplement, out-train, or out-discipline a compromised gut. You have to clear it first."

The modern executive gut is a war zone. Decades of travel, restaurant food, prior antibiotic exposure, chlorinated water, glyphosate-laden produce, and chronic stress have quietly shifted your microbial terrain — feeding opportunistic bacteria, fungal overgrowth, biofilm communities, and parasitic burden that hijack the very organ governing 70%+ of your immune system, the majority of your serotonin production, and the absorption of every nutrient and supplement you put in your body.

GI Clear Elite™ is not a wellness product. It is a clinical antimicrobial botanical protocol — the same caliber I deploy with Wealthy Body Protocol™ clients paying for precision, not platitudes.

THE FORMULATION

Six Botanicals. One Clinical Mission.

Every ingredient in GI Clear Elite™ is standardized to its active compounds — not whole-leaf dust, not under-dosed marketing fillers. Each dose was selected based on the published literature on antiparasitic, antimicrobial, and antifungal botanical pharmacology.

Black Walnut Hull (Juglans nigra)

250 mg • 10:1 Standardized Extract

The traditional antiparasitic backbone of any serious botanical protocol. Black walnut hull contains juglone, a naphthoquinone compound with documented activity against intestinal worms, protozoa, fungal species (including Candida), and H. pylori in in-vitro and animal studies. Juglone disrupts parasite respiratory chains and enzyme systems, starving the organism of energy at the cellular level. Concentrated 10-fold for clinical potency — most consumer products use 4:1 or whole-hull powder.

Neem Leaf (Azadirachta indica)

125 mg • 10:1 Extract, 20% Flavonoids

Ayurveda's most respected microbial modulator, used for over 4,000 years in traditional Indian medicine. Neem contains azadirachtin and nimbin — compounds shown to interfere with parasitic reproduction and microbial cell wall integrity while preserving beneficial flora. Standardized to 20% flavonoids for verified bioactive content.

Olive Leaf (Olea europaea)

100 mg • 40% Oleuropein Extract

A botanical heavyweight against viral, fungal, and bacterial overgrowth. Oleuropein — the active polyphenol — has been studied for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action and ability to disrupt pathogenic biofilms. Standardized to 40% oleuropein delivers a clinically meaningful dose, not the 6–12% diluted versions found in mass-market formulas.

Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua)

100 mg • 4:1 Extract

The botanical that earned a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015 for the isolation of artemisinin. Sweet wormwood targets the adult-stage of parasitic organisms and has been extensively studied for its antiprotozoal action. The traditional pairing of wormwood + black walnut + clove covers the three primary parasitic lifecycle stages — adult, larval, and egg — which is why this trio has anchored botanical antiparasitic protocols for over a century.

Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)

100 mg • 4:1 Extract

Eugenol-rich. Clove is uniquely effective against the egg-stage of parasitic organisms — the lifecycle step that most antimicrobials miss, which is why parasite cleanses without clove tend to recur 30–60 days later when dormant eggs hatch. Closing the lifecycle loop is non-negotiable for a complete protocol.

Berbevis® Berberine Phytosome (Berberis aristata)

50 mg • Indena's Patented Phytosome Technology

This is the ingredient that separates GI Clear Elite™ from every drugstore parasite cleanse on the market. Standard berberine has notoriously poor bioavailability — meaning most of what you swallow never reaches systemic circulation. Berbevis® is a patented phytosome formulation developed by Indena (Italy), binding berberine to phospholipids and sunflower lecithin to create a lipid-compatible delivery vehicle. A published human pharmacokinetic study demonstrated the Berbevis® form delivered approximately 10x greater absorption (AUC) compared to standard berberine extracts, with observed dose linearity. Berberine itself is one of the most well-studied compounds in functional medicine, with documented effects on blood sugar regulation, AMPK activation, microbial overgrowth (including SIBO-pattern organisms), and gut barrier function.

Translation: 50 mg of Berbevis® delivers what would otherwise require 500 mg of standard berberine — at a fraction of the GI irritation.

HOW TO USE

Protocol & Dosage

STANDARD PROTOCOL (Most Users)

2 capsules, twice daily — taken 20–30 minutes before breakfast and dinner — for 30 to 60 days. This delivers 4 capsules per day, providing the full physician-formulated dose across both ingestion and absorption windows.

ADVANCED PROTOCOL (Higher Microbial Burden)

3 capsules, twice daily for 60 to 90 days, cycled as 4 weeks on / 1 week off. This covers the full reproductive lifecycle of most parasitic organisms (typically 28–42 days), preventing the common pattern of symptom recurrence at the 6-week mark when dormant eggs hatch.

MAINTENANCE PROTOCOL (Post-Clear)

1 capsule, twice daily for two weeks per quarter — particularly recommended for executives with frequent international travel, restaurant-heavy lifestyles, or known prior exposure.

Take with a full glass of water. Best absorbed with a meal containing healthy fats (the Berbevis® phytosome is lipid-compatible and uptake is enhanced in the presence of dietary fat).

CRITICAL COMPANION PROTOCOL

Why You Need IOH Detox Binder Alongside GI Clear Elite

Here is the single most important thing I want you to understand — and the reason most consumer parasite cleanses fail or, worse, make people feel terrible:

"Killing the organisms is only half the protocol. Removing the debris is the other half."

When antimicrobial botanicals do their work, dying organisms release endotoxins, ammonia, inflammatory metabolites, heavy metal stores, and cellular debris into the gut lumen. If those byproducts are not bound and escorted out of the body, they get reabsorbed across the intestinal wall and recirculated through the bloodstream — driving what is clinically known as a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, or in common usage, a 'die-off' reaction.

Die-off symptoms include:

·       Headaches, brain fog, irritability

·       Fatigue and energy crashes (often the opposite of what the user expected)

·       Joint and muscle aches

·       Skin breakouts and flares

·       Worsened digestion before improved digestion

·       Sleep disruption

This is not the protocol failing. This is the protocol succeeding too quickly without adequate elimination support. The solution is a clinical-grade binder.

IOH Detox Binder

Combines activated coconut charcoal, bentonite clay, zeolite, and humic/fulvic acids — a multi-substrate binder system designed to capture the full spectrum of microbial debris, metabolic byproducts, and stored toxins released during antimicrobial protocols. Coconut-shell activated charcoal in particular has the highest micropore density and surface area of any broad-spectrum binder, making it the gold standard for clinical Herxheimer management.

BINDER PROTOCOL — TIMING IS EVERYTHING:

Take IOH Detox Binder 1–2 capsules, twice daily, taken at least 90 minutes away from GI Clear Elite, meals, medications, and other supplements. Binders are non-selective — they bind anything in the gut lumen at the time of contact, which means improper timing will reduce the effectiveness of your antimicrobials and nutrient absorption from food.

A simple daily schedule that works:

·       IOH Detox Binder™ (2 caps) with a full glass of water Upon waking:

·       GI Clear Elite™ (2 caps) with food Breakfast (90 min later):

·       IOH Detox Binder™ (2 caps) away from food Mid-afternoon:

·       GI Clear Elite™ (2 caps) with food Dinner (90 min later):

Hydration is non-negotiable on this protocol — aim for half your body weight in ounces of filtered water daily. Daily bowel movement is also non-negotiable; the binder pulls debris out of circulation but it must exit the body. If bowels slow, add magnesium glycinate or citrate at bedtime.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

The High-Performer Who Refuses to Operate at Half Capacity

You are 40+ and you have built something. You don't have time to feel 'off.'

You've already tried the probiotics, the bone broth, the elimination diets.

They helped — but they didn't

finish the job.

This protocol is engineered for:

·       Executives, founders, and wealth advisors with frequent travel and restaurant exposure

·       Men with unexplained brain fog, stubborn visceral fat, or post-meal energy crashes

·       Anyone who has done multiple gut protocols and felt incomplete resolution

·       Athletes and competitors recovering from antibiotic exposure or NSAID use

·       Anyone preparing the gut foundation before more advanced functional medicine work

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

What a Properly Executed Protocol Delivers

Most users — when running the full 60-day protocol with adequate binder support — report:

·       Reduced bloating, gas, and post-meal fatigue (typically weeks 2–3)

·       Sharper cognitive clarity and stable energy through the afternoon

·       Improved nutrient absorption — meaning the rest of your stack actually works

·       Stabilized cravings, particularly for sugar and refined carbohydrates

·       More consistent sleep architecture and morning waking energy

·       Improvement in skin clarity, eye whites, and general inflammatory burden

·       A foundational gut environment that finally responds to probiotics and prebiotics

These are observations from clinical practice and customer reports — not guaranteed outcomes. Individual response varies based on microbial burden, adherence, and concurrent lifestyle factors.

MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

Built to Clinical Standards, Not Consumer Standards

·       Manufactured in a cGMP-certified, FDA-registered facility in the United States

·       Third-party tested for purity, potency, and heavy metals

·       Berbevis® is a patented, branded ingredient supplied by Indena S.p.A. (Italy)

·       Vegetarian capsules — no gelatin, no magnesium stearate, no titanium dioxide

·       Free of: gluten, soy, dairy, GMOs, artificial colors, and unnecessary fillers

·       Formulated by Dr. Andreas Boettcher, D.C. — 33+ years clinical experience

SAFETY & CAUTIONS

What You Need to Know Before Starting

Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive. Sweet wormwood, black walnut, and berberine are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Do not use if you have a known tree nut allergy (contains Juglans nigra — black walnut).

Consult your physician before starting if you take prescription medications — particularly anticoagulants (warfarin), antidiabetic medications, cyclosporine, or any drug metabolized through CYP3A4. Berberine has documented drug-interaction potential.

Do not exceed recommended dosage. If significant die-off symptoms occur, reduce dose by half, increase binder and water intake, and ramp back up gradually.

Not intended for use in children under 18.

THE PHYSICIAN BEHIND THE FORMULA

Dr. Andreas Boettcher, D.C.

Board-certified chiropractic physician, functional medicine specialist, and founder of It's Only Halftime®. 33+ years of clinical practice. Single-digit body fat and an empty medicine cabinet at 56 — after personally overcoming an autoimmune condition, a testosterone crash to 216 ng/dL, and emergency back surgery, all resolved through root-cause functional medicine rather than pharmaceutical management. Creator of the Wealthy Body Protocol™, the physician-led precision health program for top-producing executives, wealth advisors, and founders who refuse to settle for the 'mill model' of conventional health care.

Every formula in the IOH Nutrition line is built from the same principle: clinical-grade inputs at clinical-grade doses, formulated for the high-performer who treats his body like the engine of everything else he has built.

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† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information provided is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any supplement protocol, particularly if you are taking prescription medications or have an existing medical condition.