*Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as a substitute for medical advice and that plenty of people will not have to apply all of these in order to experience improvements* When it comes to our health, everything starts from and depends on the gut. From

For those interested in a more detailed explanation of how the gut influences the major organs we have (it's a long one so please skip it if it does not interest you): -Gut-liver axis This one describes the bidirectional relationship between the gut microbiota and the liver.

Finally, the 101 when it comes to the gut’s influence on major hormones is the following: Hormone: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) (regulates appetite plus satiety, and enhances insulin secretion). How the gut influences it: SCFAs stimulate GLP-1 secretion from L-cells in the

But the question remains, how can you improve the state of your gut since most likely, most of the advice that's out there such as "eat more fiber", hasn't really helped you. Well we have TWO parts when it comes to this answer. The first one is the non-negotiable things all of

Part 1: The non-negotiables. First and foremost, avoid the following foods that can negatively impact gut health in general: 1. The consumption of highly processed foods. These are problematic for a variety of reasons. Most of them for example will have emulsifiers and

Then, provide the following dietary nutrients that are crucial for many things such as HCL production, digestive enzymes, bile production, preventing the oxygenation of the gut, butyrate production, intestinal barrier health and more. These are: Vitamin K, zinc, B vitamins,

Then, make sure to avoid the following dietary HABITS. 1. Irregular eating patterns that reduce gastric acid and enzyme production and disrupt the gut’s circadian rhythm, microbial balance and motility. 2. Eating too quickly or large portion sizes both of which will lead to

Then, do not neglect sunlight and vitamin D. Vitamin D for example: -Regulates the expression of tight junction proteins such as claudins, occludins, and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1). -Promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which

Take good care of your oral health. I am not sure why this is still so neglected but poor oral health can 100% not only exacerbate but also cause gut issues.

Go to sleep. Melatonin for example acts as a potent antioxidant in the gastrointestinal tract, enhances mucosal repair and regulates gut motility. Also, during sleep, immune cells like T-cells and B-cells in the gut are replenished and primed to combat pathogens.

I forgot to mention that if you can not consume some pre and probiotic-rich foods, yes, supplements might help. Here's the 101 on probiotics and prebiotics. First, let's talk about probiotics. Now, probiotics are classified based on the following 3 things. The genus The

Work on bile. The gut eliminates LPS and other toxins via stool, with bile as a carrier for example. So poor bile flow makes impossible to resolve common "gut" issues such as SIBO. But before you hop on TUDCA (something that can backfire a lot if the lining is harmed), realize

Then, be aware of toxins such as xenoestrogens (think plastics, fragrances etc). These also are some underrated reasons when it comes to why more and more people struggling with pathogen overgrowths. Besides this some fungi overall bind heavy metals like mercury to their cell

Part 2: Contextual. First consider the following gut-related tests: Urea breath test, stool antigen test for H. pylori antigens, breath tests that measure hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen sulfide after lactulose/glucose ingestion, a stool analysis for candida, fungal culture,

If anything comes back positive, focus on tight junction health since without this, antifungals and biofilms disruptors can make the condition worse. Tight junctions (TJs) are protein-based structures (their structure is broken down in a moment) that form a selective barrier

Now here's how you can improve the function of tight junctions in a nutshell: Number 1: If you have any inflammatory condition such as MCAS you need to take it into consideration. Number 2: Eliminate gluten, sugar, alcohol, the overconsumption of high FODMAP foods, NSAIDs,

Then start working on biofilms. Biofilms are organized “groups” of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, archaea, or protozoa commonly formed in the gut, oral cavity and sinuses. They are embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix composed of polysaccharides, proteins,

After some weeks, nuke, bind and manage die offs. This is where antifungals such as carplilic acid, sodium caprylate, molybdenum, berberine, ceylon cinnamon, blackseed oil paired with prokinetics such as ginger and binder such as activated charcoal come into play. Disclaimer:

When it comes to die offs, antimicrobial or antifungal therapies can often trigger a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction or "die-off" with symptoms that can range from nausea, headaches, slight fevers, fatigue, rashes, feelings of histamine intolerance and so on. This reaction occurs

Supplements that can help you mitigate die-off symptoms by reducing inflammation, binding toxins and enhancing detoxification include: -Activated charcoal (start with just 500mg 2 hours before or after your meals and medications). This one absorbs LPS, acetaldehyde and

But....but.... you can not skip the basics (part 1) and expect to recover from what's troubling you. Let's say that you have SIBO for example and choose to snack all day long even with healthy foods. This is a problem because you will disrupt the MMC. The migrating motor

And finally here are some other tools you can further look into for gut issues besides the ones that were mentioned: -Aspirin -Zinc carnosine -Vitamin D -Nicotinamide

-Progesterone -Cacao -Colostrum

-MCT oils -KPV -TA1 -PHGG

That's all. I hope that you learned something from this thread and have material that you can research further. If you enjoyed it, make sure to leave a like/RT. https://x.com/Helios_Movement/...