In a compelling and highly anticipated live interview streamed on Instagram, Facebook, and Zoom, integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Elena Ivanina, MD, MPH, hosted a global conversation with Nir Salomon, ChB, co-founder of Evinature and Director of the Integrative Gastroenterology Unit at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. The session offered a deep dive into the CurQD® Protocol,
A Meeting of Minds: Integrative Medicine Meets Clinical Rigor
Dr. Ivanina, founder of Gut Love and a triple board-certified expert in gastroenterology, functional medicine, and preventive care, opened the conversation by introducing Salomon's impressive research pedigree. Salomon co-developed the CurQD® Protocol alongside Prof. Shomron Ben-Horin after a decade of rigorous clinical research at Sheba Medical Center—one of the top hospitals in the world.
"What started as a clinical experiment backed by patient donations evolved into a multinational, award-winning treatment program," Salomon explained.
From Clinic to Clinical Trials
The pair discussed how Salomon's early work in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative gastroenterology laid the groundwork for Evinature's clinical success. With the support of Sheba's R&D team, he and Prof. Ben-Horin spearheaded international randomized controlled trials, earning recognition from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and leading medical journals.
Dr. Ivanina praised this rigorous approach to natural medicine: "You don’t often see supplement companies publishing in peer-reviewed journals or earning distinctions at medical conferences. Evinature is doing it differently."
CurQD®: A Real-World Solution for Real People
The live discussion addressed the science and strategy behind the CurQD® Protocol—a six-week, gut-directed regimen that focuses on microbiome support.
Personalized, Patient-Led Care
Dr. Ivanina also highlighted Evinature's unique model of care: an online assessment tool that suggests one of six personalized protocols, followed by proactive support.
"It’s a real partnership between the patient, Evinature’s clinical team, and the treating physician," she said.
A Shared Mission
"We both believe that gut health deserves a whole-person, evidence-driven approach," Dr. Ivanina concluded. "And that patients deserve more than band-aid solutions."
