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🧬Craig Brockie Profile picture
@CraigBrockie
Mar 7, 2025 • 16 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X
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Microplastics are POISONING us—slowly, silently, and PERMANENTLY.

There are TRILLIONS of microplastics everywhere and they’re

the highest they’ve ever been in our bodies—brain, liver, lungs, everywhere.

But don't panic—there are solutions: 🧵 Image
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Experts have studied microplastics since the 1960s.

But just in the last 5 years, they’ve been found in the blood, brain, semen & placenta.

They’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the clothes we wear.

Just how small are these invaders? Image
Microplastics range in size from microscope nanoparticles to a few millmeters.

There are 2 types:

Primary: Manufactured particles used in cosmetics, clothing, etc.

Secondary: Particles broken down from larger plastics.

They penetrate us through food, air, water.
How do microplastics invade us?

• Ingestion: Up to 5g of plastic WEEKLY from food and water (exact amount still being studied).
• Inhalation: we breathe up to 22 million particles/year.
• Skin contact: Direct contact with microplastics leads to exposure.

And the bad news?
Also, microplastics can lead to huge health risks.

Studies show dementia patients have higher microplastics in their brains.

Microplastics can wreak havoc on our gut & metabolic health.

They disrupt the function of vital organs and hormones.

These are the damage they cause:
1. Brain: Neuroinflammation and cognitive decline as they breach of blood-brain barrier.

2. Heart: up to 4.5X increased risk of heart attacks & stroke.

3. Lungs: Chronic inflammation, impaired lung function, scarring from synthetic fibers. Image
4. Gut: Increase of harmful bacteria & disrupting digestion.

5. Metabolic health: Interference with cellular metabolism—linked to insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes.

And the scariest part?

We can’t just REMOVE microplastics once they’re inside us.
If we can’t remove them, directly, how can we avoid microplastics?

1. Reduce plastic use—Avoid plastics in cosmetics, plastic cookware, bottles & single-use plastic.

2. Choose natural fibers—Cotton, linen, wool over synthetics like polyester.

PREVENTION is key. Here’s more👇
3. Drink purified water—High-quality filters trap microplastics from tap water.

4. No plastic in microwaves—Food can absorb tiny particles from heated plastic containers.

5. Get HEPA air purifiers—Captures small particles before you can inhale them.
5. Eat smaller fish—Fresh sardines, herring, oysters & clams consume less microplastics than larger predators.

6. Skip ultra-processed foods—They’re magnets for microplastics from machinery and packaging.

And the BEST thing you can do:
Make sure to load up on probiotics, fiber, and healthy food.

Probiotics from fermented foods like yogurt can reduce the toxicity of plastic chemicals,

While fresh, nutritious, and minimally processed food lessen health risks.

For more exceptional results:
I suggest homemade probiotic yogurt.

It’s WAY more potent than the storebought yogurt & more affordable than probiotic supplements.

I created this yogurt maker, so you can create TRILLIONS of live probiotics to support your gut health & digestion. amazon.com/dp/B0C5S6XVK7?…
Consider detoxification products such as:

• Zeolite and bentonite clay
• Activated charcoal
• NAC and glutathione
And be sure to exercise and hit the sauna to sweat out toxins.

Small changes can have a cumulative impact.
Now that we've covered plastics, are you struggling with

your weight, low energy, pain, or chronic symptoms?

• Follow me @craigbrockie to look and feel 10 years younger.
• Check out my FREE life-changing health guides at craigbrockie.com/free
A bit about me:

30 years ago, I was always in chronic pain, with crippling anxiety, and a broken immune system.

Since then, I’ve invested 7-figures researching the best health and performance-enhancing methods worldwide.

This account exists to help people live their best life. Image
What is ONE thing you learned from this thread?

Comment below...

And follow me @craigbrockie for more evidence-based health insights to improve your health and longevity.

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Apr 10
There's a probiotic strain that's been clinically proven to target belly fat.

Not total body weight
Not water weight

Visceral fat -

The dangerous fat packed around your organs.

In multiple clinical trials,

People who took this strain for 12 weeks saw measurable reductions in visceral fat, waist circumference, and body weight.

No change in diet
No change in exercise

Just the probiotic.

The strain is called L. Gasseri.

It naturally lives in your gut and was originally isolated from human breast milk.

A randomized, double-blind clinical trial published in the Journal of Medical Food put it to the test.

One group received L. Gasseri daily.

The other received a placebo.

After 12 weeks?

Visceral fat decreased significantly in the L. Gasseri group.

Waist circumferences shrank.

The placebo group?

No changes.

Separate Japanese research confirmed the same thing -

Fermented milk containing L. Gasseri reduced BMI, abdominal fat, and visceral fat that wraps around your organs.

Why does this matter?

Because not all body fat is equal.

Subcutaneous fat sits under your skin.
Annoying but relatively harmless

Visceral fat is different.

It wraps around your liver, kidneys, and intestines.

It produces inflammatory chemicals that increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and the "Big C."

You can look relatively lean -

And still be carrying dangerous amounts of it.

L. Gasseri appears to target this specific type of fat.

But it does more than just that.

It strengthens your gut barrier -

Reducing the leakiness that lets toxins flood your bloodstream.

It suppresses harmful bacteria while supporting the beneficial ones.

It helps regulate appetite hormones -

The signals that tell your brain when you're full.

It may help lower cholesterol by influencing how your body processes bile acids.

And it can reduce IBS symptoms,

Especially abdominal pain.

When your gut is working properly, your metabolism follows.

Here's the problem most people run into:

You can buy L. Gasseri in a capsule.

Most deliver a few billion bacteria per dose.

But most of those bacteria arrive DEAD.

Heat, moisture, shelf time, and stomach acid destroy them before they ever reach your gut.

A few billion sounds like a lot.

It's not.

Your gut contains trillions of microbes.

A few billion is a drop in the ocean.

Not enough to colonize. Not enough to shift the balance.

Dr. William Davis (the physician who wrote "Wheat Belly" and "Super Gut") -

Figured out a better way:

Make your own probiotic yogurt at home using specific strains.

Not a pill
Not a supplement

A highly concentrated probiotic food you make yourself.

His protocol:

Ferment at 109°F for 36 hours.

That extended fermentation time allows the bacteria to multiply far beyond what any capsule can deliver.

Trillions of live cultures per batch.

Not billions. TRILLIONS.

Fresh. Potent. Alive.

A half cup a day is the protocol.

The difference between a capsule and homemade yogurt is like comparing a garden hose to a fire hydrant.

Same water
Completely different force

I've been making my own probiotic yogurt for a few years now.

It was one of the best decisions I ever made for my gut, my digestion, my energy, and my body composition.

I've been saying for 30 years:

Your weight, your energy, your metabolism -

It starts in the gut.

When my gut was destroyed,

Nothing worked.

No diet. No exercise plan. No willpower.

When I fixed the gut?

Everything downstream changed.

Science is finally catching up.

And strains like L. Gasseri are one of the biggest reasons why.

Comment GUIDE and I'll send you a FREE guide on how to make unlimited probiotics at home.

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Apr 8
He’s the undisputed King of Gut Health.

And a twisting dagger in Big Pharma’s side.

Meet celebrity doctor Steven Gundry.

He’s helped millions stop popping pills and start living life.

Here are his top 6 strategies to fix your gut (and your health): 🧵 Image
Prioritize Your Gut Health for a Longer Life

Did you know that 70–80% of your immune cells are located in the gut?

This means your gut health plays a crucial role in overall immunity.
Dr. Gundry emphasizes that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can help manage chronic illnesses and improve conditions like:

• Leaky Gut
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Heart Disease Image
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Apr 1
Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know about this superfood:

Sea moss.

It’s a miracle plant that fights inflammation, strengthens your immune system, and removes toxins from your body.

Here’s how to use sea moss right (& avoid the fake, toxic ones): 🧵 Image
Sea moss—also called Irish moss—grows naturally in the Atlantic Ocean.

People in Ireland and the Caribbean have used it as medicine for centuries.

Now, science confirms it might be one of nature’s most powerful health tools.

Here’s why… Image
It provides 92 out of the 102 minerals your body needs to thrive.

That’s more than any fruit, vegetable, or supplement on the market.

Best of all, it’s completely natural.

Let’s talk about its benefits 👇
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Mar 29
Did the obesity epidemic start with sugar?

Or start with vitamins?

The government’s decision to add synthetic B vitamins to white flour in 1941 was an experiment first tested not on humans, but on pigs.

Here’s the story: Image
Think about scurvy (a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C).

In the past, if you gave British sailors lemon juice, you wouldn’t just cure scurvy. You’d also erase their craving for fruits & vegetables.

Now, picture doing something similar with today's food. Image
In 1941, the US mandated “enrichment” of refined flour with niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, and iron.

It worked: pellagra (a deadly vitamin B deficiency disease) vanished almost overnight.

But something else happened, too.
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Mar 27
Your thyroid SHOULD BE fixing your energy, mood, metabolism, and immunity.

What if it's BROKEN?

Hypothyroidism has reached pandemic proportions, affecting 100s of millions worldwide.

Here's how to heal your thyroid the right way (according to science): 🧵 Image
Thyroid disorders affect over 200M people worldwide today, a dramatic increase in the last 50 years.

Conventional medicine manages symptoms with synthetic hormone pills rather than addressing root causes.

What if the solution were simpler than a lifetime of medication?
Women experience thyroid issues more frequently than men, with estrogen levels playing a role.

For men, thyroid concerns typically come after 45.

This difference highlights why personalized approaches matter.

Here's the protocol according to @dr_ericberg:
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Mar 20
Hair loss isn't genetics or aging.

It's your hair follicles suffocating from mitochondrial dysfunction.

Researchers reversed complete baldness in mice by restoring cellular energy. Hair regrew thick within weeks.

Here's how to restore your hair (naturally): 🧵
The University of Alabama study was jaw-dropping.

Mice with mitochondrial failure developed complete hair loss.

When researchers restored normal function, the bald mice regrew full, thick fur in just weeks.

Dr. Singh called it "unprecedented." Image
Chinese researchers discovered why this works.

Hair follicles contain some of the highest mitochondrial concentrations in your body. These powerhouses need massive energy to grow hair.

When mitochondria fail, follicles starve to death. Image
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