Thread by @questmoosa

Underrated signs of unhealthy gut:
- bad breath
- acne
- low immunity
- chronic fatigue
- rashes / hives
- eczema
- brain fog
- coated tongue
- anxiety / depression

Here's how you fix it quick (without spending thousands of $$$ on doctors and blood-tests)

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1) Avoid artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame. It is well-known these make a healthy gut microbiome pathogenic.

If you really need to—I recommend stevia (or xylitol).

Source 1, 2, 3

2) Hydrate properly

Consuming sodium and glucose in a (minimum) 2:1 ratio activates sodium-glucose transporter proteins pull water across cell membranes (hydration).

· Coconut water
· 1 tbsp honey + a pinch of salt
· Electrolyte solutions (with natural sugar)

Pro tip: improve your water game. No tap water containing chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals.

3) 80% of your immune system is in the gut lining.

Heal it.

Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is a culprit for your symptoms.

A quarterly salt flush, regular fasting, bone broth, supplementing with L-glutamine/zinc/vitamin A.

My best ways to protect gut lining.

4) Avoid gluten, processed gluten in-particular

It triggers the protein zonulin—that increases intestinal permeability—as discussed above.

White bread, pastries, dry pasta, it’s all got to go.

Enough gluten for long enough will cause any individual gut issues.

5) Avoid seed oils at all costs

Canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil—get them out of your kitchen.

Instead, use extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, market butter, ghee, tallow.

6) Reduce stress to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

In "fight or flight" mode, digestion, immunity, and hormonal balance take a back seat.

Slow down, breathe deeply, and let your body focus on digestion before eating.

7) Stimulate your vagus nerve ↓

It's the communication link between the gut, brain, and all organs. It comprises 75% of the parasympathetic nervous system.

• Chant, sing, laugh, gargle
• Control your breathing
• Take long steady walks
• Neuromodulation with a Nurosym

Now, let's discuss 5 of the most powerful foods that repair your gut lining, reduce inflammation, and restore balance.

Please enjoy!

Coconut Oil 🥥

- Kills harmful bacteria, yeast & parasites
- Repairs gut lining & reduces inflammation
- Boosts metabolism & bile flow for fat digestion

Cook with it, blend into smoothies or eat a spoonful.

Carrots 🥕

- Rich in prebiotics to feed good gut bacteria
- Regulates digestion & removes toxins
- Packed with Vitamin A for gut lining repair

Pro tip: Eat raw carrot salad to support detox & remove excess estrogen.

Colostrum 🍼

- Strengthens immunity with antibodies & growth factors
- Repairs leaky gut & reduces inflammation
- Supports a healthy gut microbiome

Best source: whole food colostrum, but supplemental form can be good if the food isn’t available.

Bone Broth 🍲

- Packed with collagen, glycine & glutamine for gut repair
- Supports digestion & stomach acid production
- Soothes IBS, leaky gut & bloating

Drink it, add to soups or cook rice with it.

Ginger 🫚

- Relieves bloating & indigestion
- Reduces gut inflammation
- Boosts stomach acid & digestive enzymes

Ginger tea or adding fresh ginger to meals can super-charge your digestion

Thank you for reading this thread.

If you want to take it further,
consider reading the true cause and solutions for your gut problems 👇:

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