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