Which Cleanse Is Right for You? Parasites, SIBO/SIFO, Heavy Metals & Gut Lining Repair
Every gut is different — and so is every cleanse. The bloating that follows international travel is not the same problem as the bloating that hits within an hour of every meal, and neither has much to do with the brain fog that comes from heavy metal exposure. That's why Luna Lab makes four distinct doctor-formulated protocols, each built for a different problem:
- Parasites → Herbal Cleanse Formula — our parasite cleanse
- SIBO / SIFO (bacterial & fungal overgrowth) → Microbiome Balance Formula
- Heavy metals (mercury, lead, aluminum) → Complete Environmental Cleanse
- Gut lining repair → Gut Lining Reset — everything you need to rebuild the gut lining
Here's how to tell which one your body is asking for — and the order to run them if you want the complete reset.
Herbal Cleanse Formula — The Parasite Cleanse
The problem it targets: parasites.
Signs that point here: persistent bloating and irregularity that diet changes haven't touched, symptoms that began after international travel, camping, or questionable food and water, fluctuating appetite, and unexplained fatigue or brain fog with a digestive component.
The Herbal Cleanse Formula is a 30-day, 3-phase parasite cleanse built around a 14-herb anti-parasitic complex — wormwood, black walnut hull, clove bud, pumpkin seed, garlic, quassia bark, turmeric root and more — compounded into a single capsule for coverage across the full parasite life cycle: adults, larvae, and eggs. The 3-phase structure exists because a cleanse that only addresses adult parasites while leaving eggs untouched tends to "work" — then wear off.
It's paired with a 1,000mg chlorella vulgaris binder, chosen over activated charcoal and bentonite clay for its lower heavy-metal profile and gentler interaction with your body's nutrients. The binder absorbs die-off byproducts as parasites break down — the difference between a rough cleanse and a manageable one. Each day's dose arrives pre-organized in a single pouch.
Microbiome Balance Formula — The SIBO/SIFO Protocol
The problem it targets: SIBO and SIFO — bacterial and fungal overgrowth in the small intestine.
Signs that point here: bloating within an hour of eating, gas out of proportion to what you ate, constipation or diarrhea patterns, symptoms that improve when you fast, and overgrowth that came back after a previous round of treatment.
The Microbiome Balance Formula is a complete 5R protocol — Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair, Rebalance — in one pre-dosed 30-day system. Unlike most overgrowth protocols, it's designed to address all three forms of SIBO: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide.
Inside: 500mg berberine twice daily (the clinically studied dose, AM and PM, for steady coverage), 600mg NAC to help break through the biofilms overgrowth hides behind, quercetin and zinc for the inflammation and histamine load overgrowth leaves behind, a soothing glutamine-aloe-marshmallow matrix to support the gut lining while the protocol works, a 10B CFU multi-strain probiotic to reseed a balanced microbiome, and 1,000mg organic ginger root — a natural prokinetic to support motility. Stalled motility is the reason most SIBO protocols relapse; this one builds the fix in.
Complete Environmental Cleanse — The Heavy Metal Detox
The problem it targets: heavy metals — mercury, lead, and aluminum from everyday exposure.
Signs that point here: lingering brain fog and fatigue without a clear digestive trigger, regular exposure through fish, dental work, old plumbing, or occupational sources, and wanting to support your body's natural clearance of what modern life leaves behind.
The Complete Environmental Cleanse works differently from the other three — it supports the liver's own detox pathways rather than the digestive tract. The core is the cellular detox duo: 600mg NAC + 500mg alpha lipoic acid, paired to support your body's natural production of glutathione — the master antioxidant behind every detox pathway and the molecule your body uses to escort metals out.
It's rounded out with a methylated B-complex (5-MTHF and methyl B12, formulated with MTHFR in mind, so methylation pathways get the support they need) and milk thistle standardized to 80% silymarin to support the liver — your body's primary filtration organ — through every phase of the cleanse.
Gut Lining Reset — Complete Gut Lining Repair
The problem it targets: a damaged, irritated gut lining.
Signs that point here: food sensitivities that seem to be multiplying, gut irritation and discomfort after eating, recovery after antibiotics — or rebuilding after you've cleared parasites, overgrowth, or metals with any of the protocols above.
While the other three formulas remove things, the Gut Lining Reset is everything you need to repair the gut lining — a 4-phase repair in a single formula: Soothe. Repair. Reseed. Calm.
The formula: 750mg L-glutamine, the amino acid gut-lining cells use as fuel to rebuild the barrier; 500mg clinical-strength quercetin for a calm inflammatory and histamine response — the often-overlooked driver behind gut irritation; 500mg organic triphala for microbial balance and gentle daily elimination; a soothing botanical trio of 200:1 freeze-dried aloe vera (every 300mg equals nearly 2oz of fresh aloe juice), marshmallow root, and slippery elm; and a 10-strain probiotic blend with prebiotic inulin to reseed and feed a healthy microbiome.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Herbal Cleanse | Microbiome Balance | Environmental Cleanse | Gut Lining Reset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targets | Parasites | SIBO / SIFO | Heavy metals | Gut lining repair |
| Coverage | Full parasite life cycle | All 3 SIBO gas types + fungal | Mercury, lead, aluminum | Barrier, inflammation & microbiome |
| Key ingredients | 14 herbs + chlorella binder | Berberine, NAC, ginger, probiotics | NAC + ALA, methyl B-complex, milk thistle | L-glutamine, quercetin, triphala, probiotics |
| Format | 30 days, 3 phases, daily pouches | 30 days, pre-dosed AM/PM | 30 days, daily pouches | 30 days, daily pouches |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between SIBO and SIFO?
SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; SIFO is small intestinal fungal overgrowth (most often candida). They share symptoms — bloating after meals, gas, irregularity — and often occur together, which is why the Microbiome Balance Formula is built to address both.
Can I take two formulas at the same time?
We recommend running them in sequence rather than stacking. Each protocol is fully dosed on its own, and sequencing lets you know exactly what's working.
How often should I repeat a cleanse?
Most people run a full protocol once or twice a year. The Gut Lining Reset is gentle enough to repeat whenever your gut needs extra support.
The Bottom Line
Four problems, four protocols: parasites → Herbal Cleanse Formula; SIBO/SIFO → Microbiome Balance Formula; heavy metals → Complete Environmental Cleanse; gut lining repair → Gut Lining Reset. And if you want the complete 90-day arc: clear, detox, rebuild — in that order.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any supplement protocol, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.