This effect was mitigated by metronidazole therapy lasting 7 days each month
Milk has three protein fractions: Casein is a generally slow digesting milk protein and delivers amino acid building blocks for infant growth and tissue maintenance
A 5-days-on / 2-off variant (dosing MondayFriday, resting the weekend) also appears in the research framing for those studying receptor-sensitivity preservation
A naturally derived 15-amino acid peptide that supports gastrointestinal repair, tissue regeneration, and vascular health
Individuals with higher baseline weights often experience more dramatic initial fluid shifts, while those closer to goal weight may see slower first-week changes
For mild, non-bloody diarrhoea without fever, short-course loperamide may be considered following pharmacist or clinician advice, in line with NHS self-care guidance