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ducing the amount of gram-negative bacteria.
Short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate—derived from butter or fermen-
tation of dietary fiber in the gut—may also help increase AP. Butyrate is
also available as a supplement for those who cannot tolerate dairy.
Ginger and piperine (from black pepper) have also been found to in-
crease intestinal alkaline phosphates activity.
Minimize AP Inhibitors
Potential ways to minimize AP inhibitors include a grain-free/legume-
free diet such as the Paleo, GAPS, or SCD Diet. You may also soak and
cook grains and legumes to reduce phytates as recommended in the Body
Ecology Diet.
Reducing the intake of processed foods, soda, and diet soda containing
artificial sweeteners and phosphorous is also recommended.
Nutrient-Dense Foods to Include in Your Diet• Saturated fats: animal fats and coconut oil
• Zinc: oysters, pumpkin seeds, ginger root, pecans, peas, and
Brazil nuts
• B 12 : protein (make sure you are digesting correctly)
• Vitamin A: liver, carrots, pumpkin, salmon oil, and cod liver oil
• Fish oils: omega-3, -6, and -9, either as a supplement or from
seafood such as herring, salmon, sardines, and cod liver oil
• Vitamin A: carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins
• Butyrate: butter (if tolerated) and dietary fiber (forms butyrate
on fermentation in gut)
• Alkalizing foods: fresh fruits and veggies
• Gram-positive bacteria: lacto-fermented foods, drinks, and
probiotics