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What is the Bala Protocol?

Bala is a first-of-its-kind digital program that helps you adjust your diet to improve how you feel. We match your symptoms with science-backed strategies from functional nutrition and nutrigenomics to create personalized nutrition plans. Our plans address the root cause of common symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog and skin issues. The foundation of our plan the gold-standard elimination diet but we make it easier to adopt, adhere to and complete. By the end of your program, you’ll learn which food and supplements can improve your gut health and hormone balance and help you feel your best.

How does the Bala Protocol work?

After joining, you’ll complete our Whole Body Nutritional Assessment (~70 questions). This proprietary assessment screens for potential
food sensitivities, lifestyle factors and symptoms. We then create a custom nutrition plan that is specific to your goals, health history and symptoms. The plan guides you on what foods to skip and what to prioritize.

Every plan includes two phases:

- A 2-week elimination diet to calm inflammation and reset gut health.

- A gradual reintroduction phase to identify which foods work best for you.

Your personalized recommendations and tools are all accessed via the Bala web
app

How much does it cost?

We offer different kinds of gut health programs each with different support. Bala’s most accessible plan is a one-time purchase of $100. The most comprehensive gut health plan is $1,000.

Every plan includes:
- A personalized nutrition plan.
- Assessment summary report.
- Full web app access.
- Recipe and meal planning guide.

What varies is the level of support you get around reintroducing foods and one-on-one-coaching.

Am I a good fit for Bala?

Bala is ideal if you:

- Want to improve gut health, energy, skin, joints or weight.

- Are new to elimination diets or have tried them without success.

- Are between 25 to 60 years old (though we can customize for others too).

Whether you want to optimize your health or address ongoing symptoms, Bala can help.

How does the one-on-one coaching work?

Every member receives at least one 30-minute remote coaching session. Most members schedule this after joining but before starting the cleanse. Some plans offer an additional session before the guided reintroduction phase begins. Coaches also answer questions by email.

What symptoms can Bala help with?

Common symptoms include bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, mood swings, skin breakouts and trouble losing weight.

What is an elimination diet?

Bala’s program is based on the gold-standard elimination diet, which removes potential trigger foods for a short period of time and then guides you to reintroduce them deliberately to help identify sensitivities. The act of removing and reintroducing food gives your body the time and space to heal.

Can Bala customize for dairy-free and gluten-free diets?

Yes. Your personalized plan can exclude dairy, gluten or any other foods based on your needs.

Still have questions? Contact us directly at hello@balahealth.com