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The capability matrix, 100 × 5

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The capability matrix, 100 × 5

Each entry's five mechanism slots, left to right: I control inflammation · N nourish the microbiome · M modulate the microbiome · B repair the barrier · R replenish nutrients. Filled dot = primary mechanism; ring = secondary. Entries 1–50.

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IDEntryINMBR
A. The Five
A-01Curcumin
A-02Quercetin
A-03Omega-3 EPA/DHA
A-04SBI (bovine IgG)
A-05Vitamin D3
C. Anti-Inflammatories
C-01Bilberry
C-02Boswellia
C-03Andrographis
C-04Green tea / EGCG
C-05Ginger
C-06Resveratrol
C-07Mastic gum
C-08Melatonin
C-09PEA
C-10NAC
C-11Glutathione (liposomal)
C-12Alpha-lipoic acid
C-13CoQ10
C-14Rutin
C-15Sulforaphane
C-16Reishi
C-17Turkey tail
C-18Lion's mane
C-19Cordyceps
C-20Maitake
C-21Shiitake
C-22Milk thistle
C-23Cat's claw
D. Microbiome Nourishing
D-01Akkermansia muciniphila
D-02S. boulardii
D-03Spore-based probiotics
D-04Multi-strain L+B
D-05L. reuteri
D-06L. plantarum 299v
D-07Psyllium
D-08PHGG
D-09Inulin / FOS
D-10GOS
D-11Resistant starch
D-12Larch arabinogalactan
D-13Acacia gum
D-14Lactoferrin
D-15Beta-glucan
E. Microbiome Modulating
E-01Berberine
E-02Oregano oil
E-03Garlic / allicin
E-04Wormwood
E-05Thyme oil
E-06Olive leaf extract
E-07Caprylic / monolaurin

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