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Posted - November 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Saved - November 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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I explain that cortisol controls fat, muscle, and hormones. It’s our internal clock: high in the morning, then fades to let melatonin rise, unless chronic stress deranges it—keeping you wired, tired, or waking at night. This “cortisol steal” robs sex hormones. I outline the three stages, signs, and common stressors. Fix it with morning sunlight, consistent sleep, breathwork, nature, and targeted nutrients, prioritizing foundations before supplements, and offer a data-driven consult.

@morellifit - Michael Morelli

Your cortisol decides the quality of your life. Everything from burning fat to building muscle to silently destroying your hormones depends on it. Here’s how cortisol works & how to manage it (+ comment “ME” & I’ll send you my Cortisol Reset Masterclass): https://t.co/FC27thUwXP

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Cortisol is like your internal alarm clock. It spikes high in the morning to wake you up, then gradually decreases throughout the day so melatonin can take over at night. This is your natural rhythm. When it's working, you feel energized in the morning and sleepy at night. https://t.co/kmcXU9heiF

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But chronic stress breaks this system. Instead of a nice spike in the morning and gradual decline, your cortisol gets completely out of sync: • High all day (you're wired but tired) • Low all day (you can't get out of bed) • Spiking at night (you can't sleep)

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Here's what chronic stress does to your body: Your body prioritizes dealing with cortisol over making sex hormones. It literally steals resources from testosterone and estrogen production to handle the stress first. This is called "cortisol steal" - and it's why stressed people have low hormones.

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The 3 stages of cortisol dysfunction: Stage 1: High cortisol - you feel wired, anxious, can't sleep Stage 2: Mixed signals - tired in morning, wired at night Stage 3: Complete burnout - cortisol flatlined, chronic fatigue

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Signs your cortisol is broken: (Make sure to save this and share with your loved ones – they need to be aware) 1. Can’t wake up in the morning 2. 3pm energy crash 3. Second wind at night when you should be tired 4. Poor sleep quality 5. Constant fatigue despite “doing everything right”

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What's filling your stress bucket: • Low calorie dieting • Excessive exercise • Poor sleep • Work stress • Relationship drama • Chronic inflammation • Gut dysfunction

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How to fix cortisol naturally: 1. Get sunlight in your eyes every morning. This sets your circadian rhythm and tells your body to produce cortisol in the morning, melatonin at night. 16 hours after morning light exposure, your body naturally starts producing melatonin: https://t.co/vwbumD7OLo

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2. Sleep at the same time every night. Your body works on routine, not chaos. Pick a bedtime and stick to it within 30 minutes. Going to bed at 10pm one night and 1am the next destroys your cortisol rhythm.

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3. Practice breathwork + meditation. Even 10 minutes daily helps reset your stress response system. When you're stressed, your breathing becomes shallow. Deep, slow breathing signals safety to your nervous system & lowers cortisol naturally.

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4. Spend time in nature regularly. Forest bathing, walks on the beach, hiking - nature automatically relaxes your nervous system. Turn Sunday into a nature day with your kids... The combination of movement, sunlight, and fresh air reduces cortisol more effectively than any pill:

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Support with adaptogens: • Ashwagandha (works at any stage) • Holy basil • Key nutrients: B5, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc But don't rely on supplements to fix a lifestyle problem.

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Fix the foundations first stress, sleep, gut, inflammation then add targeted nutrients. I know it works because I’ve helped over 1,000 people optimize their health and build their dream physique...

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All through: • 124 biomarker test (reveals health data) • 80-page lab breakdown • Expert analysis & support DM me "DATA" & we’ll show you how to start. https://t.co/t677DlXtiv https://t.co/VuDSw8xZ7x

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Your cortisol rhythm determines your energy, sleep, and hormone production. If this helped you understand your energy crashes, retweet and follow @morellifit for more health optimization content.

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Your cortisol decides the quality of your life. Everything from burning fat to building muscle to silently destroying your hormones depends on it. Here’s how cortisol works & how to manage it (+ comment “ME” & I’ll send you my Cortisol Reset Masterclass): https://t.co/FC27thUwXP

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Posted - August 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Saved - September 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I’ve learned that we consume about half a pound of plastic each year, which can lead to serious health risks like heart disease and cancer. Microplastics are found in various human organs and even in unborn babies, causing potential long-term damage. To reduce exposure, I’ve decided to avoid white rice, plastic clothing, and certain packaged foods like shredded cheese and canned goods. I’ve switched to organic cotton and merino wool for my clothing. I also plan to incorporate fiber, antioxidants, and probiotics into my diet to help mitigate some effects.

@morellifit - Michael Morelli

You eat half a pound of plastic every year. These plastics clog your arteries (4.5x heart attack risk), shrink your testicles & triple your cancer risk… all as we speak. You can’t detox them, but here’s how to cut intake & damage (science-backed):🧵 1. Cut white rice (loaded with plastic).

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Before we expose the hidden sources, understand this... Microplastics have been found in 20+ human organs, even in unborn babies (fueling health issues before life begins). The damage ranges from cancer to Alzheimer’s to 30+ deadly diseases (watch the video below, you’ll be shocked):

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Scientists have isolated microplastics in the placenta for the first time. This is actually a huge deal as if they're in the placenta then that means they're also in the fetus and babies being developed with microplastics inside them could actually have negative impacts on their health. That includes things like growth restriction, hormonal abnormalities or even a weakened immune system. A recent study by Ragusa and colleagues found that microplastics were identified in ten out of ten placentas from different women. How do these microplastics even get into the woman in the first place so that they can lodge themselves in the placenta? The main ways are actually either by breathing them in or even absorbing them from the gut as these things are now making their way into our food because of environmental contamination. This plastic crisis has got to stop.
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Speaker 0: Scientists have isolated microplastics in the placenta for the first time. This is actually a huge deal as if they're in the placenta then that means they're also in the fetus and babies being developed with microplastics inside them could actually have negative impacts on their health. That includes things like growth restriction, hormonal abnormalities or even a weakened immune system. It's not like this was just one pregnancy either. A recent study by Ragusa and colleagues found that microplastics were identified in ten out of ten placentas from different women. How do these microplastics even get into the woman in the first place so that they can lodge themselves in the placenta? The main ways are actually either by breathing them in or even absorbing them from the gut as these things are now making their way into our food because of environmental contamination. Newest studies have also found that folio milk has millions of particles of these microplastics and it can also be found in new baby's poo. This plastic crisis has got to stop.

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What’s even scarier is how they move through your body, corrupting DNA while wrecking your organs... The process is called mitosis. When your cells divide, the new ones carry plastic inside them too (here’s how it works):

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One last thing. Over 80% of humans already carry microplastics in their blood, lungs, gut and even the brain. If you were about to leave this thread, don’t. You’re likely already overloaded:

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1. Avoid eating white rice. Studies found a single serving can contain 3–4mg of microplastics. Processing, polishing, and plastic packaging make it one of the most contaminated foods (+ cooking in plastic makes it even worse):

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Microplastics are in our diet. With consumerism at an all time high, processed foods are one way that demands are met. Rice is perhaps one of the world's most consumed staple foods. Mechanical processing and plastic packaging leaves microplastic traces throughout. Rice is no exception. Recently Australian scientists have found that in as much as a 100 grams of rice there may be as much as 13 milligrams of microplastic. There is a growing concern as to what impact this will have on our health. The study found that washing your rice can reduce the microplastic content up to 40.
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Speaker 0: Microplastics are in our diet. With consumerism at an all time high, processed foods are one way that demands are met. Rice is perhaps one of the world's most consumed staple foods. Mechanical processing and plastic packaging leaves microplastic traces throughout. Rice is no exception. Recently Australian scientists have found that in as much as a 100 grams of rice there may be as much as 13 milligrams of microplastic. There is a growing concern as to what impact this will have on our health. The study found that washing your rice can reduce the microplastic content up to 40.

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2. Never wear plastic clothes. Up to 500 particles a minute fill your air, enter your lungs & leak into your blood. Even Adidas’ ex–Vice President admits it...70% of what we wear is polyester or petroleum-based:

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"And the majority of the the materials that we use are polyester based because of their performance Performance features are one thing, environmental risk and biological risk is another thing. as a forever material, which means it never really goes away. It breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that become what we now call microplastics or nanoplastics. Recent data is now telling us that we're ingesting micro nanoplastics up to a credit card a week. You're finding it now in our arteries, in our veins, in our brains. You could have up to a plastic spoon, one of those single use spoons of plastic in your brain. Some research out of Italy earlier last year came out and said you're much more prone to have a fatality from a heart attack or heart disease if you have plastic buildup that's leading to plaque buildup in your arteries."
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Speaker 0: You mentioned that 70% of what we wear is polyester or petroleum based. So to those who who doesn't mean very much at all, how would you educate them on the downs or the harms of polyester? Speaker 1: And the majority of the the materials that we use are polyester based because of their performance Performance features are one thing, environmental risk and biological risk is another thing. As we look at the impact of plastics, I like to refer to it as a forever material, which means it never really goes away. It breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that become what we now call microplastics or nanoplastics. Those plastics then enter into the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Recent data is now telling us that we're ingesting micro nanoplastics up to a credit card a week. Some of it is expelled through natural biological rhythms, but some of it is embedded. You're finding it now in our arteries, in our veins, in our brains. You could have up to a plastic spoon, one of those single use spoons of plastic in your brain. Research is early, but it's proving to be, an indicator of early onset dementia. Some research out of Italy earlier last year came out and said you're much more prone to have a fatality from a heart attack or heart disease if you have plastic buildup that's leading to plaque buildup in your arteries. You've got plastic buildup in men's testicles, you've got plastic build up in the placenta, so it builds up very quickly in different parts of your bodies based upon the ingestion rate we're having.

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Not just Adidas, all your favorite brands use plastic in their clothes, selling it as “cleaner” and “healthier.” But while you’re working out to get ''healthy'', you’re slowly poisoning yourself with every thread of plastic...

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That’s why I threw out all my Nike gear. I replaced everything with 100% organic cotton and merino wool from@RykerClothing Just clean, breathable gear that doesn’t poison your system:

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A non negotiable when I train or run is I no longer run-in synthetic plastic training gear. Not sure if you've seen the research, but they're finding microplastics in people's bloodstream, even building up in organs. Now, these are known endocrine disruptors, but they also cause a cascade of downstream consequences. I literally threw out thousands of dollars of training gear. Lululemon, Nike, Fabletics, and replaced all of it with Ryker clothing. There's a number of companies out there. I chose Ryker because they use high quality materials, a 100% cotton, merino wool. They're breathable, they're light, and they don't impact my performance. In fact, got them on right now, getting ready for a run.
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Speaker 0: A non negotiable when I train or run is I no longer run-in synthetic plastic training gear. Not sure if you've seen the research, but they're finding microplastics in people's bloodstream, even building up in organs. Now, these are known endocrine disruptors, but they also cause a cascade of downstream consequences. I literally threw out thousands of dollars of training gear. Lululemon, Nike, Fabletics, and replaced all of it with Ryker clothing. Now, there's a number of companies out there. I chose Ryker because they use high quality materials, a 100% cotton, merino wool. They're breathable, they're light, and they don't impact my performance. In fact, got them on right now, getting ready for a run.

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If you care about your health and your family’s, make the switch now. Unless you’re fine with plastic in your blood, wrecked hormones, and a shorter life: https://rykerclothingco.com//discount/FITSCRIPT

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3. Glass bottles aren’t safe. Think glass is safer? Think again. A new study found drinks in glass bottles can contain around 100 microplastics per liter, up to 50 times more than plastic or cans. The source is the painted bottle caps: https://t.co/tM8lRsEinT

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4. Shredded cheese is loaded with plastic. Packaged bags are dusted with microplastic powders like cellulose and anti-caking agents to stop clumping. Tests show these coatings leach particles you eat with every bite: https://t.co/IhjCWu6XYZ

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5. Be careful with honey. Even honey isn’t pure anymore. Studies found microplastics in every honey sample tested... From plastic packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated flowers: https://t.co/wtwR75FJXX

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6. Avoid Canned soups/beans The plastic linings in cans leach microplastics and BPA into every serving (linked to hormone collapse, cancer, and heart disease) That’s another reason not to consume canned food: https://t.co/ozHtK8BlaN

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- "Canned soup is one of the worst foods for forever chemical contamination." - "The inside of all cans is lined with plastic, always." - "When these soup cans are made, when this is packed in the factory, they take hot soup just like this." - "they pour hot soup in the can." - "So imagine how much worse it is for contamination with forever chemicals, BPA, BPS, BPE, other hormone disrupting chemicals, leaching from the plastic into the soup when you pour hot liquids directly into this in the factory, and then you seal it and let this sit on a shelf for months." - "Don't eat soup out of cans." - "The easy solution here is just make your own soup." - "Don't buy soup out of cans." - "You'll have far less contamination with forever chemicals and other hormone disrupting compounds." - "Send this to somebody you know who eats way too much soup out of cans."
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Speaker 0: Canned soup is one of the worst foods for forever chemical contamination. Check this out. The inside of all cans is lined with plastic, always. And so the soup, whatever is in these cans, is sitting in there for months touching the plastic. But in the case of soup, it's even worse. When these soup cans are made, when this is packed in the factory, they take hot soup just like this. I heated this up and they pour the hot soup in the can. So imagine how much worse it is for contamination with forever chemicals, BPA, BPS, BPE, other hormone disrupting chemicals, leaching from the plastic into the soup when you pour hot liquids directly into this in the factory, and then you seal it and let this sit on a shelf for months. This is a horrible idea, guys. Do not eat soup out of cans. This is very bad for forever chemical contamination and other chemicals that cause hormone disruption. Don't do this. Your hormones will thank you. You'll be healthier. The easy solution here is just make your own soup. Don't buy soup out of cans. You'll have far less contamination with forever chemicals and other hormone disrupting compounds. Send this to somebody you know who eats way too much soup out of cans. Wow, this is hot. Can't even hold this.

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Of course there are the obvious sources everyone knows...bottled water, tap water, cutting boards, etc. But the goal of my thread is to expose the hidden sources no one will ever tell you about...

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As we’ve said, it’s impossible to detox from all microplastics. (Bookmark this & share with your loved ones to keep them safe) But here are a few steps you can take to remove a small portion of them: • Fiber (binds particles in the gut) • Sweat (sauna + exercise push toxins out) • Antioxidants (protect DNA from oxidative stress) • Omega-3s (reduce inflammation) • Probiotics (limit absorption in the gut)

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Write in the comments below what your first move to protect yourself from microplastics will be. (Or let me know if you have any questions about them)

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If you found this thread valuable and want more on becoming superhuman… 1. Like and retweet the first post 2. Follow me @morellifit for more See you in the next one !

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You eat half a pound of plastic every year. These plastics clog your arteries (4.5x heart attack risk), shrink your testicles & triple your cancer risk… all as we speak. You can’t detox them, but here’s how to cut intake & damage (science-backed):🧵 1. Cut white rice (loaded with plastic).

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Posted - August 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Saved - August 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Leaky gut increases cancer risk by six times, affecting one in three Americans unknowingly. It contributes to various health issues, including autoimmunity and brain dysfunction. Key gut enemies include processed foods, sugar, antibiotics, and chronic stress. Healing involves a personalized elimination protocol, optimizing digestion, and rebuilding beneficial bacteria. Lifestyle factors like stress and poor sleep also impact gut health. Advanced testing can identify gut dysfunction early, allowing for tailored health protocols to prevent disease.

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Leaky gut raises your cancer risk by 6x. The crazier part? 1 in 3 Americans walk around with it & have no clue it’s deadly. Autoimmunity, brain dysfunction & 40+ diseases come from it... Here’s what kills your gut & how to heal it (based on science):🧵 https://t.co/9qKN5B3lhm

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First we have to understand what a leaky gut is... Everyone’s talking about it but no one knows exactly what it is. Watch this video to learn in less than 60 seconds: https://t.co/wW2NytdNyg

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Leaky gut occurs when the gut's mucus layer and tight junctions break down, allowing toxins and bacteria to enter the bloodstream. In a healthy gut, tight junctions prevent leakage. A compromised gut can contribute to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as skin problems, thyroid problems, colon problems like constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivities, and joint problems. Soluble fiber can help fix leaky gut by forming a gel that lines the gut walls. When microbes ferment fibers from whole veggies, fruits, herbs, and seeds, they produce short-chain fatty acids that heal and repair the gut. More information on healing the gut can be found on the speaker's TikTok page in the "gut health rabbit hole" playlist.
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Speaker 0: What is leaky gut? You hear people use the term leaky gut. Maybe you're not sure exactly what they're talking about. After watching this video in sixty seconds, you will know more about leaky gut than 99% of the world. Let me show you. So inside of our body is some sewage and that sewage moves through our sewer system. And this, our inside of our gut, these are our pipes. These are our sewer pipes and we want things to pass through clean and easy. And so the question is what would cause our sewer pipes to leak? This is a picture of a rotted pipe, and because it wasn't taken care of, it got holes in it and it began to leak. Inside of our gut is a layer of mucus, and this mucus helps to prevent things from leaking through our gut. In a healthy gut, these are very tight junctions where nothing can get through our pipes. But if that layer of mucus starts to break down, these junctions become loose and toxins and bad bacteria and some of that sewage can get into our bloodstream. And so leaky gut is what happens when this mucus barrier and these tight junctions break down, toxins and things from our poop and our diet to get into our body. And just like a leaky pipe in your house, if this is not addressed, it can cause major problems. A leaky gut can contribute to mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and ADHD, skin problems, thyroid problems, colon problems, things like constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivities, joint problems. It is a big problem that affects the whole body. One of the ways to fix leaky gut is to eat more of the right types of fiber. So in this glass, I put a tablespoon of pure soluble fibers, different fibers from plants. We're gonna mix this up. Once the soluble fiber settles into your gut, it will start to form a gel. This gel will thicken and expand and line the walls of your gut. So when you eat a garden salad with like lots of whole veggies and fruits and herbs and seeds, those fibers synergistically gel together and they create this gel in your gut. They help lower blood sugar spikes, insulin spikes, they help you feel fuller for longer, but most importantly, the microbes living in the gut will ferment those fibers into something called short chain fatty acids. And those short chain fatty acids can go to work on healing and repairing your gut. If you wanna learn more about how to heal your gut, you can go to my TikTok page. And on my TikTok page, I have this playlist called gut health rabbit hole. And if you watch the first five videos on this playlist, you'll get lots of insight on how to fix your gut.

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Now let’s look at some of your gut’s worst enemies: • Processed foods & seed oils • Sugar & artificial sweeteners • Antibiotics (kill good bacteria) • Chronic stress • Alcohol • Even your mouthwash... Do these long enough & your whole system collapses from the inside out: https://t.co/iRNI6F2ry5

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Your gut has 6 critical functions: 1. Produces digestive enzymes 2. Maintains gut lining integrity 3. Trains your immune system (70% lives here) 4. Neutralizes cancer-causing compounds 5. Produces vitamins (K, B's) 6. Metabolizes hormones (+ medications) And I think you know what happens when they start breaking down:

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A healthy gut produces digestive enzymes, maintains gut lining integrity, crowds out harmful bacteria, and trains the immune system. Seventy percent of the immune system resides in the gut. A healthy gut also neutralizes cancer-causing compounds, produces vitamins K and B, metabolizes hormones and medications, and can turn genes on and off. Leaky gut can lead to autoimmune diseases, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancers, dementia, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Speaker 0: So the first thing I want to go through Mark is just a recap of just the functions of having a healthy gut and just again going over what will happen if we have leaky gut and we don't deal with it. Okay. So function of a healthy gut, produce digestive enzymes. I've got a couple of notes here. Produce digestive enzymes, maintain the integrity of the gut lining, crowd out harmful bacteria, train our immune system. As I said to you, 70% of your immune system is in the gut. That's really important to know. Neutralise cancer causing compounds. It produces vitamins like vitamin K, vitamin Bs, metabolises hormones and even metabolises your medications that people may take and it can turn on and off genes. So that's a function of having really good healthy bacteria. If you have leaky gut or an issue with your gut, autoimmune diseases, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancers, dementia, heart disease, arthritis. Think about all these things that people get, almost all people get at some point in their age as they get older

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Here's how to start healing your gut: 1. The elimination protocol Cut out trigger foods for 21-28 days (the half-life of IgG response), then systematically add back each food while monitoring your body's reactions. (IgG are immune responses to specific foods that silently damage your intestinal lining) Why 21 days?

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An elimination diet is a common dietary strategy involving removing problematic foods and reintroducing them after 21-28 days. Allergy or food sensitivity tests are not administered because the philosophy is to heal the gut so one can eat those foods again. Dairy can be problematic, and while some pasture-raised cheese may be tolerated, whey protein and dairy are often avoided. Frequent bathroom visits after meals may indicate gut challenges.
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Speaker 0: Now the dietary strategies that we use, it could be an elimination diet, which is my most common one I use, where we eliminate foods that are problematic, and then we start to reintroduce them back in after twenty one to twenty eight days because it takes twenty one to twenty. Go on. Speaker 1: Yeah. So one of the things you mentioned to me before is if you are sensitive to certain foods, a lot of people will go towards the allergy test or a food sensitivity test. Right? You don't administer those in your clinic at all because when you your philosophy is you heal the gut, and you should be able to eat eat these foods. Having said that, dairy has been a problem for me. I Yep. You know, I can have a little bit of pasture raised cheese, but there's a very thin line that I cross very, very easily when it comes to whey protein and dairy. So I choose to just kinda stay away. Do you think that that is as a result of challenges with my gut after I told you, you know, the bathroom is very, very regular? I go in a few times a day after every meal, or do you just think that that Speaker 0: could

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That's the time needed for inflammation to subside so your intestinal lining can begin repairing itself. But here's what's crucial... Most people require personalized elimination strategies based on their unique gut dysfunction patterns ↓

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IBS → FODMAP diet IBD → Specific carbohydrate diet Fungal overgrowth → Anti-fungal diet Autoimmune → Paleo elimination Severe cases → Elemental diet (protein shakes only) One size doesn't fit all. https://t.co/6QXz18RVr5

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Phase 1: Eliminate the triggers. Remove: Sugar, alcohol, seed oils, pesticides, conventionally raised food. Include: Whole foods, quality protein, healthy fats, fermented foods, polyphenols, fiber. This activates your liver's Phase 2 detoxification pathways: https://t.co/aeyXfIN9KK

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Ultra-processed meats are claimed to be the worst food for gut health. White bread is said to be the worst food for constipation. Carbonated drinks are claimed to be the worst food for bloating. Greezy fried foods are said to be the worst food for diarrhea. Refined sugar is claimed to be the worst food for gut inflammation. Spicy foods are said to be the worst food for acid reflux. Artificial sweeteners are claimed to be the worst food for gut microbe balance.
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Speaker 0: The worst food for gut health is ultra process meets. The worst food for constipation is white bread. The worst food for bloating is carbonated drinks. The worst food for diarrhea is greezy fried foods. The worst food for gut information is refined sugar. The worst food for acid refluxes spicy foods. The worst food forget microbe balances artificial sweeteners.

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Phase 2: Remove pathogens with antimicrobials. Natural options include: • Oregano oil • Berberine • Caprylic acid • Black walnut *Don’t DIY—get a stool test to know exactly what you’re fighting* https://t.co/63QLK73BFC

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Phase 3: Optimize digestion and nutrient uptake. 1. Digestive enzymes (protease, lipase, amylase) 2. Betaine HCl (stomach acid enhancement) 3. Apple cider vinegar before meals 4. Ox bile for fat processing *If you experience nausea after fats or have greasy stools, you require bile support*

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Phase 4: Rebuild beneficial bacteria. Apply probiotics in cycles, not continuously. Consider your gut like a garden: Probiotics = seeds Prebiotics = fertilizer Beneficial bacteria crowds out the weeds (harmful bacteria): https://t.co/IUFNYF6Xrg

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Probiotics are different types of bacteria. Prebiotics act as fertilizer for these bacteria. If you think of your gut as a garden, the probiotic is like the seed. The prebiotic then fertilizes the seed, allowing healthy bacteria to grow.
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Speaker 0: The probiotics, different types of probiotics. There's plenty of different ones. I'm not going get into them all. Prebiotics. So the way that I sort of explain it is think about your gut as a garden. The probiotic is like the seed. You seed the probiotic in there and then the prebiotic is like the fertilizer. It comes in and it sort of fertilizes the seed and then you start to get this healthy bacteria start to grow. So you're utilizing probiotics for a while

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Phase 5: Rebuild the gut lining. Essential nutrients: • L-glutamine (gut cell fuel) • Collagen (tissue healing) • Bone broth (amino acids) • Zinc (gut integrity) • Omega-3s (reduce inflammation) • Aloe vera and slippery elm (soothe mucosa) https://t.co/awAXYsKfkB

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Focus on lifestyle factors that wreck your gut: 1. Chronic stress (destroys gut-brain axis) 2. Poor sleep (cortisol spikes at 3-4 AM) 3. Over-exercising (compromises gut) 4. NSAIDs and acid blockers If you truly want to heal, addressing these factors isn't optional (it's mandatory):

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Stress can harm the gut by disrupting the gut-brain axis and digestion, potentially leading to intestinal permeability. Managing chronic stress is crucial and can be achieved through meditation, deep breathing, biofeedback, and adaptogens. Addressing the root cause of stress is essential, with sleep being particularly important. A morning cortisol spike, causing early awakenings, can indicate stress. A hormone test can reveal cortisol levels and visualize potential morning spikes. Addressing the cortisol spike is then necessary.
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Speaker 0: Stress will destroy your gut. If you're eating stressed, if you're living stressed, will kill your gut brain axis and just mess up your gut. So how do we deal with chronic stress? Because that does disrupt digestion and will lead to intestinal permeability. So meditation, deep breathing, there's HIV biofeedback. There's adaptogens that you can use to reduce stress. But getting to the root cause. Sleep is so important. If you have stress, you have poor sleep. Simple as that. The best way of knowing your stress is that you'll get this morning cortisol spike and you'll wake up super early in the morning. And that will be a sign that you're stressed. Okay? It happens to It's all of happening to me right now. Last two nights, 04:00 in the fucking morning, man. Do remember that hormone test I sent to you to do? Do that. It'll tell you what your cortisol is like in the morning. It'll show you it will actually show you or visualize. It will show you that you're potentially getting a morning spike. And then you just need to address that cortisol spike

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Many people experience signs of leaky gut DAILY & have no idea what they are. So please watch this video and stay aware. (Bookmark & share with a friend to keep them safe): https://t.co/H2qcvWq01W

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Here are five surprising signs your gut health might be off. First, constant bloating and gas could indicate lactose intolerance or H. pylori infection. Second, changes in bowel habits, like alternating between constipation and diarrhea, could mean polyps or IBS. Third, food reactions could signal gluten or lactose intolerance. Fourth, uncontrolled sugar cravings can mean your gut microbiology is imbalanced. Fifth, struggling to lose weight could also indicate an imbalance in your gut microbiology.
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Speaker 0: 5 surprising signs your gut health might be off. I am a gastrotologist so hit that follow button. First constant boding and gas ever feel like you are 6 months pregnant after a meal. This could be your guts way of screaming for help. It could be lactose intolerance or H peloora infection amongst other causes. Second, change in bowble habits. If you are bouncing between constipation and diarrhea, your gut might be struggling to keep up. It could mean polyps or growth in the colon or IbS. Third, food reactions, it could mean things like gluten or lactose intolerance. Fourth, uncontrolled sugar cravings. It can mean that your gut microbiology maybe imbalanced. And fifth, if you are struggling to lose weight, that could mean that your gut microbiology is out of balance.

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The protocol above is a powerful foundation for healing your gut... But to completely repair and optimize gut health, you need advanced testing. You need far more than the 20 basic markers your doctor checks.

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With deeper testing, we’ve: • Identified leaky gut before it triggered autoimmunity • Spotted major heart risk in “healthy” athletes • Uncovered toxic stress in top performers • Reversed autoimmune markers before disease hit The proof is below:

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Mainstream fitness pushes inaccurate diets and training… At FitScript, we’re transforming 1000s of lives every year. Here are 9 results no generic plan could ever deliver: 🧵 1. We helped Justin reverse diabetes and drop 57 pounds in 5 months: https://t.co/0vXhwMagu4

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Justin, a former meth addict who spent six and a half years in prison, learned he was diabetic after getting his labs done. He claims that Paul told him a regular doctor would prescribe insulin and label him diabetic, but that Paul believed the condition could be reversed. After five and a half months, Justin went from 220 pounds to 163 pounds and can now fit into medium and large shirts. He says he's been on the sidelines for the past ten years while his wife tried different diets. He believes the program is worth it and advises people to choose now and start immediately.
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Speaker 0: My name is Justin. I was a meth addict for over eight years. Up in prison for six and a half years. I was thinking my life, as long as I'm sober, I'm healthy. I'm good. Then I get my labs done, and was a wake up call. They say I'm diabetic. When I was talking to Paul, he said if I went to a regular doctor, they would put me on insulin and say I'm diabetic. Wow. He said we could turn that around. And I'm I'm only in here this is my fifth month, I think five and a half months. So since then, was at two twenty and just weighed myself last week. I'm at one sixty three, freaking fitting fitting medium and large shirts. And I'm like, what the heck, bro? Like, this is crazy. I can fit my white shirt. I'm like, dang. I've just been on the sidelines for the past ten years, you know, while my wife was in and out of Kitmax and sweet potato diet and all that. And brothers, man, yeah, it it it's worth it. It's so worth it. Choose now, not tomorrow, not when you feel right. Choose now and start.

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Leaky gut raises your cancer risk by 6x. The crazier part? 1 in 3 Americans walk around with it & have no clue it’s deadly. Autoimmunity, brain dysfunction & 40+ diseases come from it... Here’s what kills your gut & how to heal it (based on science):🧵 https://t.co/9qKN5B3lhm

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Posted - September 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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I’ve been exploring the alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on our health. With 70% of American food being ultra-processed, these items are loaded with harmful additives like artificial sweeteners and trans fats, contributing to rising obesity and cancer rates. They’re designed to be addictive, triggering dopamine responses and disrupting our natural hunger signals. To combat this, I recommend avoiding these foods and opting for whole, natural options instead. Let’s take control of our health and stop supporting harmful practices.

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They're poisoning you. 70% of the food in America is now considered ultra-processed. But what does this REALLY mean? I took some time to find out how processed food affects our bodies... Here's what's really going on: 🧵 https://t.co/NSLRtcfNUR

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What is ultra-processed food? Food that is ultra-processed has simply been highly altered through various processing methods. There's been multiple "ingredients" added to them, things like: • Sweeteners • Preservatives • Artificial flavors & their goal is to make these foods last longer on the shelf, taste better & be more addictive. Foods like chips, snack foods, hotdogs, & cereals are all examples of highly processed foods. & also fries, breads, bagels, etc. But why should you care? Well...

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Ultra processed foods comprise over half of American caloric intake and pose health risks, potentially being addictive. Processed foods undergo alteration before purchase, like canned tomatoes or cheese. Ultra-processed foods are unlike home-cooked meals, containing additives for shelf stability, such as preservatives or sugar, and undergoing processes like hydrogenation. Nutritionally, ultra-processed foods suffer from a breakdown of the food matrix, causing deterioration of original nutrients due to extensive processing.
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Speaker 0: Ultra processed foods make up more than half of the calories that Americans consume, but they're actually quite dangerous for your health and potentially highly addictive. Processed food is something that has been altered in some way before it lands in your grocery cart. So that's canned tomatoes or cheese or dried pasta. Ultra processed food is something that looks very unlike anything you would have in your kitchen at home. It's had different ingredients added to it to make it more shelf stable. So those might be preservatives or sugar. It's also gone through different processes like hydrogenation, which also help it last longer. That's things like soda or candy bars or chips. So the problem with ultra processed foods on a nutritional level is that the processes that they go through break down what's known as the food matrix within the food. So the nutrients that are in the original food have gone through so many things that mean that they've deteriorated.

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These foods are a large reason why: • Obesity rates have 3x • Cancer rates are at an all-time high • 58,000,000 Americans report living with mental illness How are they causing this? I'll break this into the big 3 reasons ultra-processed foods are destroying America: https://t.co/BA2yERWbPx

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3. Harmful Additives. When you take a closer look at what's being added to these "foods"... You'll find just how harmful they are to humans. Here are 4 examples: https://t.co/71WScvP3je

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4. Artificial Trans Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Oils). Purpose: Increase shelf life & stability of food products. Problem: Linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, & inflammation. 3. Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, Acesulfame K). Purpose: Provide sweetness without added calories. Problem: Disrupts gut microbiota, impacting metabolic health & glucose tolerance. 2. Artificial Food Colorings (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, etc.): Purpose: Add color & visual appeal to foods. Problem: Food colorings have been banned in some countries due to potential carcinogenic effects. 1. Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate). Purpose: Extend shelf life & prevent bacterial growth. Problem: Sodium nitrates in processed meats have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers (especially colorectal cancer).

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15 million pounds of artificial food dye are added to food annually, much of it marketed to children. These dyes are linked to behavior problems in kids, including ADHD and autism. One speaker has observed links between dyes and diseases in their kids and patients, such as allergies, inflammatory diseases, and behavior problems. Data suggests food coloring may cause behavioral disorders. The FDA acknowledges red number three as a known carcinogen, yet it is still approved for use. Red number 40, yellow number five, and yellow number six are also important to note.
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Speaker 0: Every year 15,000,000 pounds of artificial food dye is put into food and a lot of those foods are marketed towards kids. Especially something like this little fruit snack or quote fruit snack has a lot of these dyes in it and you know these dyes are really they're linked to behavior problems in kids ADHD even autism and you know I used to think food diet it's just food diet it's not good it's not bad but I've really seen a big link with diseases in my kids, my patients. Allergies, other inflammatory diseases, behavior problems, it's a big problem. Speaker 1: Well, and if you look at the data, very high likelihood that food coloring may cause some behavioral disorders. The FDA acknowledges red number three as a known carcinogen, a chemical that could cause cancer, and yet it's Speaker 0: still approved for use. So again Other important ones, red number 40, yellow number five, and yellow number six.

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2. Weight gain. America has a massive obesity problem (70%+ are overweight or obese). & despite what mainstream media says... Meat isn't the problem. Because this obesity problem got significantly worse in the 2000s (we've been eating meat for thousands of years). Just when processed food started taking over the shelves in our grocery stores. Here's how it's leading so many people to be overweight/obese:

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These foods are being PACKED with: • Unhealthy Fats • Sugars • Salt Which not only makes them unhealthy... But they're also packed with calories. You could eat a handful of chips & it would have the same amount of calories as 4 apples. & hint... no one is just eating a handful. They're eating the full bag. This is why the average American is eating close to 4000 calories a day. Almost double what our grandparents ate. & now, for the worst part of all of this...

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Obesity rates in America have increased eightfold since the speaker's birth, rising from 5% to 42%. This increase is not attributable to genetic mutations. Even if all genes potentially impacting hunger, weight, metabolism, and obesity risk were corrected, the maximum weight loss would only be 22 pounds. This would not solve the obesity problem or enable the 50-100 pound weight loss needed by many Americans. Therefore, obesity is not primarily a genetic issue.
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Speaker 0: Because when I was born, five percent of Americans were obese. Now it's forty two percent. So an eightfold increase, an eight over eight hundred percent increase in obesity since I was born is not due to some massive genetic mutation. It's just not. And they looked at all the genes that might potentially impact your hunger, weight, metabolism, obesity risk. And they determined that if, if literally you fixed all these genes, that the maximum weight loss would be 22 pounds in a person, which is nothing when you think of the fact that the average American is, is obese and overweight and is metabolic and healthy. That would not fix the obesity problem. It would not get people lose fifty, sixty, 100 pounds, which many Americans need to do. So this is not a genetic problem.

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1. Addiction. This is where it gets dark. Now that I've shown you why processed foods are so dangerous based on their ingredients... Here's how they're specifically created to make people psychologically addicted to them: https://t.co/WYRynb3SAc

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• Designed for dopamine: They found the perfect combination of sugars, fats & salts to maximize pleasure when consumed by humans. Creating a dopamine response similar to that of hard drugs. • Hyper-palatability: It's not just about the taste... They've also designed these foods to be the perfect feel, look & texture for humans to over-consume them. • Leptin-resistance: Leptin is a hormone that tells your brain when you're full so you stop eating. But the ingredients in ultra-processed foods (sugars, additives, fats, etc) can cause resistance in this hormone, causing it not to work.

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The speaker ate an 80% ultra-processed diet for one month, typical for teenagers and one in five adults. They gained weight at a rate that would have doubled their body weight in a year. Two surprising effects emerged: a changed satiety hormone response, where large meals didn't generate the same hormonal response as before, and significant changes in brain connectivity between reward/addiction and habit centers, as revealed by MRI. The speaker questions the impact of an 80-90% ultra-processed food diet on children over two decades, considering the changes observed in a man in his early forties after just one month.
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Speaker 0: I ate an 80% ultra processed diet, which is a very typical diet for a teenager in this country, very typical diet, one in five adults eats. In one month, I gained so much weight that if I continued the whole year, I would have doubled my body weight. But there were two other kind of main effects that were surprising. One was the satiety hormone effect. So we saw that in just a month my response to eating a large meal completely changed. A big meal didn't generate the same hormonal response as it had previously. The other thing I had was an MRI and we saw very significant changes in the connectivity between the reward addiction bits of my brain and the habit bits of my brain. If this is happening to a man in their early forties doing this for one month, what is this doing to children who possibly from birth are eating 180%, 90% UPF for the first two decades of their life.

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So, not only are these foods terrible for humans... They're also being created to be as addictive as possible. The more addicted Americans become, the more money these big corporations make. It's a terrible cycle. They don't care how many people are getting sick & dying from the foods they're selling. In fact, they're in bed with big pharma who then profits off our illnesses. To them, it's all about money. So what's the solution?

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Avoid ultra-processed foods at all costs. Only eat whole, natural foods with as little as ingredients as possible. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store (meats, dairy, produce, the good stuff). Stop letting them profit off us. & save your health/life in the process. https://t.co/R8u6pI9ueC

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Posted - June 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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I learned that I consume a credit card's worth of plastic weekly, which can lead to serious health issues, including infertility and clogged arteries. Microplastics are found in various body parts, including the brain, and they embed themselves in our cells. They can't be detoxified, so I need to focus on prevention. Hidden sources include lotions, clothing, lipsticks, processed meats, rice, coffee cups, and carpets. I’ve switched to organic cotton and natural products, and I plan to stick to whole foods and avoid plastic wherever possible.

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You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic each week. This buildup shrinks your testicles, lowers sperm by 50% & literally clogs your arteries. The scary part? 8 in 10 people carry trillions inside them. Here are 7 hidden ways plastic is poisoning you (& how to stay safe): 🧵

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Microplastics have been found in the human body (everywhere): • Blood • Lungs • Heart tissue • Kidneys • Intestines • Urine • Feces • Placenta • And now: the brain One study found 7–30x more plastic in the brain than the liver:

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Microplastics are pervasive, found in furniture, food, clothes, cosmetics, and even our bodies. Scientists estimate the amount of plastic in our brains could be comparable to a plastic spoon or seven pen caps. These particles, less than five millimeters in size, enter our bodies primarily through ingestion. Research indicates that the concentration of microplastics in human brains increased by almost 50% between 2016 and 2024, coinciding with increased plastic production, which doubles every ten to fifteen years. Notably, the brains of people with dementia had even more microplastics. Researchers are investigating links between microplastics and fertility issues, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease. To minimize exposure, experts recommend avoiding plastic water bottles (especially those exposed to sun), not heating food in plastic, and eating lower on the food chain. Reducing overall plastic use requires policy changes, as microplastics will likely continue accumulating in our bodies if plastic use and waste are not curbed.
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Speaker 0: Microplastics are everywhere, including in our bodies. A recent study found that the amount of plastic in our brains is about the same as a plastic spoon, or if you wanna think about it a little differently, about the same as seven of these pen caps. Measuring how much plastic is in the body is tricky, so there's a lot of uncertainty in that estimate. But the fact of the matter is scientists have seen these really small concerning particles in the body. The question is, how harmful are they really? To find out more about how scientists are trying to answer these questions, I went out to one of the labs that's at the leading edge of this research at the University of New Mexico. What we know is plastics are all around us. They're in our furniture, our food supply, our clothes, cosmetics, and they don't really biodegrade. They just get smaller and smaller in the environment. And so microplastics are what result from that. These particles are really, really tiny, less than five millimeters in size. And because they're so small, they can get everywhere, into our soil, air, into the food chain, and into our bodies. The scientists I spoke to think that the primary way that these microplastics are getting into our bodies is through ingestion. One thing that was really notable from the lab's research was that the concentration of microplastics in our brains is increasing over time. They showed that from 2016 to 2024, the concentration of microplastics in human brains increased by almost 50%. That increase coincides with the increase of plastic in our world over time. According to some estimates, plastic production doubles every ten to fifteen years. One particularly concerning finding was that the brains of people with dementia had even more micro microplastics in them. And that could be just because the brains of people with dementia are less able to clear out toxins and they have a more porous blood brain barrier. But scientists are trying to figure out causation. Researchers are also investigating the link between microplastics and other health issues like fertility issues, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease. It'll be years before scientists really know what are the health effects of microplastics. In the meantime, there are several things that scientists say can't hurt. One is not drinking from plastic water bottles, especially when they've been out in the sun. Another is not heating food in plastic, and a third is eating lower on the food chain, so you're not eating fish and animals that have taken in a lot of microplastics. A lot about plastic production is not in our control. Ultimately, to reduce the overall plastic in the world, that has to be done at the policy level. But doing this reporting has really made me aware that if we don't stop our plastic use and waste, it's likely that they will keep on accumulating in our bodies.

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And here’s how it works: When human cells divide during mitosis, each new cell carries microplastics with it. Plastic is getting embedded into the replication process itself. You’re not just eating plastic....you’re becoming plastic:

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The scary part? Microplastics stay inside your body PERMANENTLY. You can't detoxify from them. What you can do is start taking action toward microplastic-free living...

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You've heard about all the basic microplastic sources like bottles, plastic containers & even plastic cutting boards.... But there are hidden ones NO ONE knows about. Let's break them down:

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Hidden source #1: Lotion & sunscreen Most sunscreens and moisturizers contain acrylates, PEGs, and carbomers (all liquid microplastics). A 2023 study found over 70% of popular products tested positive. You’re not just protecting your skin (you’re absorbing plastic daily):

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A 2020 study found that chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the blood plasma at levels 100 to 500 times greater than the FDA's upper threshold, even with a single application. Certain chemical compounds, including oxybenzone, octocrylene, and octinoxonate, may cause endocrine disruption or affect the nervous system. Oxybenzone's structure is similar to bisphenol A, which is banned in plastic bottle linings. Data indicates these chemicals have been found in breast milk, amniotic fluid, blood plasma, and urine. Mineral sunscreens are recommended as an alternative.
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Speaker 0: There is an amazing 2020 study that looked at absorption of chemical sunscreens when they're applied onto the skin. They looked at absorption with single application, and they looked at absorption over four days of application. Even with single application, they saw blood plasma absorption of these chemicals that were a 100 to 500 times greater than the upper threshold defined by the FDA. Some of these chemical compounds, particularly oxybenzone, particularly octocrylene, particularly octinoxonate, that can have endocrine disruption or affect the nervous system. If you actually look at the structure of oxybenzone, it looks very similar to the structure of bisphenol a, which has been now banned in a lot of the lining of plastic bottles. There's data that suggests that the chemicals are found in breast milk, amniotic fluid, blood plasma, urine. I tend to recommend mineral sunscreens because they don't have

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Hidden source #2: Your clothes It's one of the top causes of infertility in men and women. 35% of the microplastics in your body come from clothing (they’re the #1 internal source) Each wash dumps 700,000 plastic fibers into your air, water, and skin:

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Synthetic, skin-tight clothing is a top fertility killer for both males and females because it impacts the endocrine system. These synthetics release microplastics into the air and directly into the body. A scientist in Germany measured clothing and discovered massive energy boosts from wearing all wool or all linen. Merino wool, fine linens, and cashmere wool are now available. These natural garments can last a lifetime and be handed down through generations if properly cared for.
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Speaker 0: One of the very top fertility killers for males and females is something that people wear every single day that they must stop wearing immediately. Any kind of synthetic clothing, any kind of skin tight things that are against your body, it is immediately impacting your endocrine system and your overall body. Sorry about this, Lululemon and Aloe and all these different companies that put out all these synthetics, and people like to look at them because they have that shine and all that. They're releasing microplastics not only in the air you're breathing all day, but right into your body. And there's a measurement in Germany. A scientist in Germany was measuring clothing and found out that there are massive energy boosts when you wear either all wool or all linen. Now, fortunately, today, we can get merino wool, which the shirt is made of, and there's very fine linens out there. And there's also cashmere wool, which is a little pricey. But the interesting thing about these garments is they last a lifetime. In fact, you can hand them down to your children and grandchildren as long as you take care of the garments.

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All your favorite brands are loaded with microplastics. 1. Reebok shirts are often 90–100% polyester. 2. Nike uses 35% polyester across its top fabrics 3. Puma’s clothing is about 50% synthetic fibers. Polyester = microplastics:

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Polyester sheds microplastics into the water supply and onto the skin. Polyester is a kind of plastic. Polyester can expose people to harmful chemicals. A study found high levels of BPA in active wear from brands like Nike, Adidas, Patagonia, and Fabletics. In some cases, BPA levels were over 22 times the allowable amount. BPA has been linked to infertility, cancer, and heart disease. Polyester may be an endocrine disruptor, which can disrupt the body's ability to produce and regulate hormones, potentially leading to elevated body fat and low testosterone.
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Speaker 0: Polyester literally sheds microplastics. So if you didn't know, polyester is actually a kind of plastic. The problem with this is that when you wash your clothes, the microplastics shed into the water supply and your skin. Number two, polyester can expose you to a bunch of harmful chemicals. A recent study from the Center of Environmental Health has found high levels of BPA in active wear from brands like Nike, Adidas, Patagonia, and Fabletics. In some cases, the level of BPA were over 22 times the allowable amount. And BPA has been linked directly to problems like infertility, cancer, and heart disease. And number three, it actually may be an endocrine disruptor. If you don't know, endocrine disruptors are chemicals and products that disrupt your body's ability to naturally produce and regulate your hormones. This can lead to problems like elevated body fat and low testosterone.

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That's why I threw out all my synthetic workout clothes. I replaced everything with 100% organic cotton & merino wool from @RykerClothing Just clean, breathable gear that doesn't flood your body with plastic particles:

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A non-negotiable for training is to avoid synthetic plastic gear due to research indicating microplastics are found in people's bloodstream and organs. These microplastics are known endocrine disruptors that cause downstream consequences. The speaker discarded thousands of dollars worth of Lululemon, Nike, and Fabletics gear, replacing it with Ryker clothing. Ryker was chosen for its high-quality materials like 100% cotton and merino wool. The speaker states Ryker's clothing is breathable, light, doesn't impact performance, and is currently being worn for a run.
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Speaker 0: A non negotiable when I train or run is I no longer run-in synthetic plastic training gear. Not sure if you've seen the research, but they're finding microplastics in people's bloodstream, even building up in organs. Now, these are known endocrine disruptors, but they also cause a cascade of downstream consequences. I literally threw out thousands of dollars of training gear. Lululemon, Nike, Fabletics, and replaced all of it with Ryker clothing. Now, there's a number of companies out there. I chose Ryker because they use high quality materials, a 100% cotton, merino wool. They're breathable, they're light, and they don't impact my performance. In fact, got them on right now, getting ready for a run.

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Hidden source #3: Your lipstick You ingest microplastics every time you wear it. Most lipsticks contain polyethylene, parabens, and synthetic waxes (all plastic-based) The average woman swallows 4–9 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. https://t.co/o0Icr9gryQ

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Hidden source #4: Ground beef Meat is ground with metal blades, not plastic ones - so it's safer. But most processed meats go through plastic factory equipment: • Plastic conveyor belts • Plastic tubing • Plastic packaging machines Stick to whole cuts of meat only: https://t.co/RLi4uJlfUp

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Hot dogs are ultra-processed meat, unlike unprocessed meat like steak or hamburger. Ultra-processed foods like hot dogs and American "cheese" contain microplastics, which are not good for humans. The takeaway is to avoid being fooled by ultra-processed meat, cheese, and foods in general. Red meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and even pork are fine, as are unprocessed plant foods like fruits and vegetables. A diet of mostly unprocessed animal and plant foods will lead to health and weight loss.
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Speaker 0: Hot dogs. It can't be good. This can't be good. What's in a hot dog? Oh, of course. Microplastics. Gross. I mean, in case you didn't know, hot dogs are not super healthy food for humans. This is ultra processed meat. Oftentimes, this type of meat gets conflated or confused with unprocessed meat like a steak or a hamburger. It's striking to see that in ultra processed foods like hot dogs and even things like American quote cheese, which isn't real cheese, it's full of microplastics. It's full of garbage little pieces of plastic that are not good for us as humans. So what's the takeaway here? Don't be fooled by ultra processed meat, ultra processed cheese, ultra processed foods in general. Red meat, chicken, fish, eggs, fine. Even pork if you want to do that. And unprocessed plant foods. Focus on fruit and vegetables if you want. I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but many people can tolerate them. If you make the majority of your diet unprocessed animal and plant foods, you'll be healthy and you'll lose weight. It's as simple as that. Don't overcomplicate it, guys.

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Hidden source #5: Rice (yes, actual rice) Studies show instant and packaged rice can contain up to 13 mg of microplastics per serving... From plastic packaging and processing: https://t.co/yGfZU6Rs7J

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Microplastics are in our diet due to high consumerism and processed foods. Rice, a globally consumed staple, contains microplastics from mechanical processing and plastic packaging. Australian scientists found up to 13 milligrams of microplastic in 100 grams of rice. There is growing concern about the health impacts. Washing rice can reduce microplastic content by up to 40%.
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Speaker 0: Microplastics are in our diet. With consumerism at an all time high, processed foods are one way that demands are met. Rice is perhaps one of the world's most consumed staple foods. Mechanical processing and plastic packaging leaves microplastic traces throughout. Rice is no exception. Recently Australian scientists have found that in as much as a 100 grams of rice there may be as much as 13 milligrams of microplastic. There is a growing concern as to what impact this will have on our health. The study found that washing your rice can reduce the microplastic content up to 40.

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Hidden source #6: Paper coffee cups That "paper" cup for your morning coffee? It's lined with plastic (polyethylene). Hot drinks make it worse - heat causes massive plastic leaching directly into your beverage: https://t.co/x0vMzBhuxo

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Paper cups should absorb water, but if they don't, it's due to a polyethylene plastic barrier. A study found that hot liquids in paper cups leach 25 microplastic particles in fifteen minutes, yet this is largely unexamined. The human body struggles to metabolize plastics, which break down into nanoplastics that can penetrate cell membranes, causing inflammation as the body recognizes them as foreign objects. Microplastics also release plasticizer chemicals and can carry toxic chemicals into the body.
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Speaker 0: A paper cup by nature should absorb water. If it's not absorbing water, then that means there must be a barrier in between the paper and the liquid. And that barrier is polyethylene plastic. A study found that in fifteen minutes of contact with hot liquids, leach 25 microplastic particles into your cup. But no one's questioning this. No one's really thinking about it because it's just part of our daily lives. Are we very good at metabolizing plastics? No. Plastic is a foreign body. It's a foreign particle. In fact, it'll break down into nanoplastics and nanoparticles in general have the issue of being able to penetrate cell membranes. So it can penetrate very deeply into the cell. It can cause inflammation. Your body doesn't know how to deal with it. It's a foreign object. So you'll get the inflammatory response when you encounter these. But to make things worse, the microplastics themselves are a foreign body, but they also release plasticizer chemicals when they're in contact with your body, and they can also carry toxic chemicals into your body.

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Hidden source #7: Synthetic carpets That soft carpet under your feet is made of plastic, usually polyester or nylon. Every step releases microfibers into household dust. And guess who breathes it in the most? Crawling kids and pets, every single day. https://t.co/QJWyqnZvnO

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Increased infertility rates Neurotoxicity Immune system damage Are only a few of the horrifying side effects of microplastics... That's why I created this 180-second video that explains what microplastics can cause (bookmark & share with friends and family to protect them): https://t.co/M8cYzTrDI0

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Microplastics are everywhere, including clothing made of synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex, which shed microplastics when worn and washed. A 2023 study found microplastics in 80% of human blood samples, and another study linked them to a 4.5 times higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Microplastics have also been found in lungs, brain tissue (at 10x higher levels in dementia patients), testosterone and semen (linked to lower fertility), and even placentas and breast milk. Nike, Adidas, and Fabletics use high percentages of polyester in their training wear, leading to microplastic exposure through skin absorption during workouts and release into the water supply during washing. The speaker switched to organic cotton and merino wool clothing. They developed an at-home microplastics test to measure levels in the body. To reduce exposure, check clothing tags, replace synthetic training gear, filter water (as unfiltered tap water contains over 100,000 microplastic particles per year), and avoid plastic food containers and cookware.
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Speaker 0: You probably already know microplastics are everywhere. They're in our food, our water, even in the air we breathe. But here's what most people never think about, your clothing. It's actually one of the biggest sources of plastic exposure. A couple years ago, I stopped drinking out of plastic water bottles, and I hope you have by now too. My family, we ditched the plastic cookware even longer ago. We made these changes because we knew plastic was leaching chemicals into our food and water, but I never thought about my clothes. Turns out synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex shed microplastics every time you wear them, every time you wash them. And those tiny plastic fibers, they don't just disappear. A 2023 study found microplastics in eighty percent of human blood samples. Another study linked them to a four and a half times higher risk of heart disease and stroke because they get embedded in human arteries. Not to scare you, but it gets worse. Scientists have found microplastics in the lungs causing inflammation and scarring, in brain tissue where levels were 10 times higher in dementia patients, in testosterone and semen, linked to lower fertility and hormone imbalances, and even in placentas and breast milk, which means exposure starts before birth. Most people, they think they're only getting exposed through food and water, but one of the biggest hidden sources is our training gear. Flip the tag on your Nike, Adidas, or your favorite gym shorts. You'll see polyester, nylon, spandex. It's all plastic. Every workout, your clothes shed microplastics into your skin. Every wash, they release over 700,000 plastic fibers into the water supply. And when you sweat, your pores open up, making it even easier for your body to absorb them. Here's what's actually in some of the biggest brands. Nike uses up to a 100% polyester in their performance wear. Adidas, 70 to 96% polyester in most of their training year. Fabletics, 81% to 89% polyester in their leggings and tops. And the list goes on. Polyester is plastic, and there's no way around it. When I started learning about this, I realized I was doing everything right. Training hard, eating clean, optimizing my sleep and recovery, but I was still wearing plastic every single day. So I made a change. I threw out all my synthetic gym gear and switched to organic cotton and merino wool. Now, I only train in riper clothing because the reality is we're exposed to too much plastic. Why add more? And here's the thing. We have no idea how much plastic is actually inside us. I wanted answers, so I went looking for the solution. I've been working with a manufacturer to develop an at home microplastics test. It's a simple fingerprint test that measures the most common microplastics found in humans. It's available now, and for the first time, you can actually see what's in your body. Because if you don't test, you're ultimately just guessing. This isn't about fear. It's about awareness. You can't avoid microplastics completely, but you can reduce your exposure. I thought I'd leave you with some simple ways to limit just how much plastic your body absorbs. First and foremost, check your clothing tags. If it says polyester, nylon, spandex, it's plastic. Start replacing your training gear. Shorts, underwear, and compression gear are the worst offenders. Filter your water. Unfiltered tap water contains over a 100,000 microplastic particles per year. And ditch the plastic food containers and cookware because heat makes plastic leach even faster. And if you wanna take it a step further, get tested. The link to the microplastics test we just launched is in the description below. It's the first step in understanding your exposure so you can make better decisions for your health. Most people, they just focus on what they put in their bodies, But what you put on your body matters just as much. Drop a comment below. Did you know your clothes could be exposing you to microplastics? I certainly didn't. And no doubt you'll be hearing more about microplastics as new information and studies are released. If you enjoyed this video and you're not subscribed yet, please do so, and I'll see you in the next video.

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Your body can eliminate some microplastics through: • Feces • Urine • Bile • Possibly sweat But many particles will stay in your organs for life. The goal isn't elimination - it's damage control going forward.

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⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️ Products claiming to "detox" microplastics from your body: • Herbal blends • Supplements • Foot-soaking machines • "Detox" devices NONE of these work. NONE have research backing them. Save your money. Focus on prevention.

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Your action plan: 1. Food: Only whole, unprocessed foods - no ground/processed meats 2. Clothing: Natural fibers only (cotton, wool, linen) 3. Water: RO filter + glass bottles 4. Cosmetics: Natural, plastic-free products 5. Laundry: Air dry when possible

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If you enjoyed this thread and want more like it, retweet the first post & follow me @morellifit for more. See you on the next one!

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You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic each week. This buildup shrinks your testicles, lowers sperm by 50% & literally clogs your arteries. The scary part? 8 in 10 people carry trillions inside them. Here are 7 hidden ways plastic is poisoning you (& how to stay safe): 🧵 https://t.co/IQIyHy63KU

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Posted - June 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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I shared insights on leaky gut, which affects 2 out of 3 Americans and can lead to serious health issues. I outlined daily gut destroyers like processed foods, stress, and antibiotics. Understanding gut functions is crucial for overall health. I provided a step-by-step healing process, including elimination diets tailored to specific gut issues, phases to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, restore bacteria, and repair the gut lining. I emphasized the importance of lifestyle factors and proper testing for optimal gut health.

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2 out of 3 Americans live with leaky gut. This leads to 72% increased cancer risk, autoimmune disease & guaranteed depression. But don't panic—most cases are fixable. Here's how to heal your gut & prevent disease (before it's too late):🧵 https://t.co/wkM0r1VoGV

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First, understand what’s destroying your gut every day: • Processed foods & seed oils • Sugar & artificial sweeteners • Antibiotics (kill good bacteria) • Chronic stress • Alcohol • Even your Mouthwash Do these long enough & your whole system collapses from the inside out:

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Your gut has 6 critical functions: 1. Produces digestive enzymes 2. Maintains gut lining integrity 3. Trains your immune system (70% lives here) 4. Neutralizes cancer-causing compounds 5. Produces vitamins (K, B's) 6. Metabolizes hormones (+ medications) When this breaks down, everything else fails...

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A healthy gut produces digestive enzymes, maintains gut lining integrity, crowds out harmful bacteria, and trains the immune system. Seventy percent of the immune system resides in the gut. A healthy gut also neutralizes cancer-causing compounds, produces vitamins K and B, metabolizes hormones and medications, and can turn genes on and off. Leaky gut can lead to autoimmune diseases, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancers, dementia, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Speaker 0: So the thing I want to go through Mark is just a recap of just the functions of having a healthy gut and just again going over what will happen if we have leaky gut and we don't deal with it. Okay. So function of a healthy gut, produce digestive enzymes. I've got a couple of notes here. Produce digestive enzymes, maintain the integrity of the gut lining, crowd out harmful bacteria, train our immune system. As I said to you, 70% of your immune system is in the gut. That's really important to know. Neutralise cancer causing compounds. It produces vitamins like vitamin K, vitamin Bs, metabolises hormones and even metabolises your medications that people may take and it can turn on and off genes. So that's a function of having really good healthy bacteria. If you have leaky gut or an issue with your gut, autoimmune diseases, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancers, dementia, heart disease, arthritis. Think about all these things that people get, almost all people get at some point in their age as they get older

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Now let's see how you can start healing your gut: 1. The elimination diet Remove trigger foods for 21-28 days (the half-life of IgG response), then systematically reintroduce each food while tracking symptoms. (IgG are immune reactions to certain foods that quietly inflame your gut) Why 21 days?

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The speaker commonly uses an elimination diet, removing problematic foods for 21-28 days before reintroducing them. They don't administer allergy or food sensitivity tests, believing that healing the gut should allow people to eat those foods again. The speaker notes that dairy is a problem for them, and they can only tolerate a small amount of pasture-raised cheese. They avoid whey protein and dairy, and they wonder if this is due to gut issues, as they have very regular bowel movements, going several times a day after meals.
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Speaker 0: Now the dietary strategies that we use, it could be an elimination diet, which is my most common one I use, where we eliminate foods that are problematic, and then we start to reintroduce them back in after twenty one to twenty eight days because it takes twenty one to twenty. Go on. Speaker 1: Yeah. So one of the things you mentioned to me before is if you are sensitive to certain foods, a lot of people will go towards the allergy test or a food sensitivity test. Right? You don't administer those in your clinic at all because when you your philosophy is you heal the gut, and you should be able to eat eat these foods. Having said that, dairy has been a problem for me. I Yep. You know, I can have a little bit of pasture raised cheese, but there's a very thin line that I cross very, very easily when it comes to whey protein and dairy. So I choose to just kinda stay away. Do you think that that is as a result of challenges with my gut after I told you, you know, the bathroom is very, very regular? I go in a few times a day after every meal, or do you just think that that Speaker 0: could

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That's how long it takes inflammation to come down so your gut can actually start healing. But here's the key: Most people need different elimination approaches based on their specific gut issues:

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IBS → FODMAP diet IBD → Specific carbohydrate diet Fungal overgrowth → Anti-fungal diet Autoimmune → Paleo elimination Severe cases → Elemental diet (protein shakes only) One size doesn't fit all. https://t.co/clDMFA4lNA

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Phase 1: Remove the triggers and reduce inflammation. Eliminate: Sugar, alcohol, seed oils, pesticides, conventionally raised food. Add: Whole foods, quality protein, healthy fats, fermented foods, polyphenols, fiber. This supports your liver's Phase 2 detoxification pathways: https://t.co/8eqNTm0X73

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Ultra-processed meats are the worst food for gut health. White bread is the worst food for constipation. Carbonated drinks are the worst food for bloating. Greezy fried foods are the worst food for diarrhea. Refined sugar is the worst food for gut inflammation. Spicy foods are the worst food for acid reflux. Artificial sweeteners are the worst food for gut microbe balance.
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Speaker 0: The worst food for gut health is ultra process meets. The worst food for constipation is white bread. The worst food for bloating is carbonated drinks. The worst food for diarrhea is greezy fried foods. The worst food for gut information is refined sugar. The worst food for acid refluxes spicy foods. The worst food forget microbe balances artificial sweeteners.

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Phase 2: Remove pathogens with antimicrobials. Natural options include: • Oregano oil • Berberine • Caprylic acid • Black walnut *Don’t DIY—get a stool test to know exactly what you’re fighting* https://t.co/Do8C6lyUlc

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Phase 3: Improve digestion and nutrient absorption. • Digestive enzymes (protease, lipase, amylase) • Betaine HCl (stomach acid support) • Apple cider vinegar before meals • Ox bile for fat digestion If you feel nauseous after fats or have fatty stools, you need bile support.

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Phase 4: Restore beneficial bacteria. Use probiotics in courses, not constantly. Think of your gut as a garden: Probiotics = seeds Prebiotics = fertilizer Good bacteria overtakes the weeds (bad bacteria) Rotate different strains throughout the year. https://t.co/AVBAmVejeW

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Probiotics are different types, but this explanation won't cover them all. Think of the gut as a garden. A probiotic is like a seed. You seed the probiotic, and then the prebiotic is like fertilizer. The prebiotic fertilizes the seed, and then healthy bacteria start to grow. You utilize probiotics for a while.
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Speaker 0: The probiotics, different types of probiotics. There's plenty of different ones. I'm not going get into them all. Prebiotics. So the way that I sort of explain it is think about your gut as a garden. The probiotic is like the seed. You seed the probiotic in there and then the prebiotic is like the fertilizer. It comes in and it sort of fertilizes the seed and then you start to get this healthy bacteria start to grow. So you're utilizing probiotics for a while

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Phase 5: Repair the gut lining. Key nutrients: • L-glutamine (gut cell fuel) • Collagen (tissue healing) • Bone broth (amino acids) • Zinc (gut integrity) • Omega-3s (reduce inflammation) • Aloe vera and slippery elm (soothe mucosa) https://t.co/KCb6rTKFpw

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Pay attention to lifestyle factors that destroy your gut: Chronic stress (kills gut-brain axis) Poor sleep (cortisol spikes at 3-4 AM) Over-exercising (compromises gut) NSAIDs and acid blockers If you actually want to heal, fixing the ones above isn't optional (it's essential): https://t.co/MZGsSIJ9Mt

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Stress can negatively impact the gut by disrupting the gut-brain axis and digestion, potentially leading to intestinal permeability. Meditation, deep breathing, biofeedback, and adaptogens can help manage chronic stress, but addressing the root cause is crucial. Stress and poor sleep are linked; a morning cortisol spike, causing early waking, can indicate stress. A hormone test can reveal morning cortisol levels, allowing individuals to address any spikes.
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Speaker 0: Stress will destroy your gut. Okay? If you're eating stressed, if you're living stressed, will kill your gut brain axis and just mess up your gut. Okay? So how do we deal with chronic stress? Because that does disrupt digestion and will lead to intestinal permeability. So meditation, deep breathing, there's HIV biofeedback. There's adaptogens that you can use to reduce stress. But getting to the root cause. Sleep is so important. If you have stress, you have poor sleep. Simple as that. The best way of knowing your stress is that you'll get this morning cortisol spike and you'll wake up super early in the morning. And that will be a sign that you're stressed. Okay? It happens to all of It's happening to me right now. Last two nights, 04:00 in the fucking morning, man. Do remember that hormone test I sent to you to do? Do that. It'll tell you what your cortisol is like in the morning. It'll show you it will actually show you or visualize. It will show you that you're potentially getting a morning spike. And then you just need to address that cortisol spike.

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Now let’s look at the warning signs your gut needs help... Most of you experience these daily but still ignore them: https://t.co/moD8PSFylj

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Here are five surprising signs your gut health might be off. First, constant bloating and gas could indicate lactose intolerance or H. pylori infection. Second, changes in bowel habits, like alternating constipation and diarrhea, may signal polyps, growths, or IBS. Third, food reactions can mean gluten or lactose intolerance. Fourth, uncontrolled sugar cravings can mean your gut microbiology is imbalanced. Fifth, struggling to lose weight could also mean that your gut microbiology is out of balance.
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Speaker 0: 5 surprising signs your gut health might be off. I am a gastrotologist so hit that follow button. First constant boding and gas ever feel like you are 6 months pregnant after a meal. This could be your guts way of screaming for help. It could be lactose intolerance or H peloora infection amongst other causes. Second, change in bowble habits. If you are bouncing between constipation and diarrhea, your gut might be struggling to keep up. It could mean polyps or growth in the colon or IbS. Third, food reactions, it could mean things like gluten or lactose intolerance. Fourth, uncontrolled sugar cravings. It can mean that your gut microbiology maybe imbalanced. And fifth, if you are struggling to lose weight, that could mean that your gut microbiology is out of balance.

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+ The morning gut protocol 1. Oil pull with coconut oil (10 minutes) 2. Scrape tongue 3. Brush teeth with natural toothpaste 4. Drink water with sea salt ⚠️ Don’t drink water before oil pulling. You’ll swallow the bacteria that built up in your mouth overnight.

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The protocol above is a great start for healing your gut... But to fully fix and maintain gut health, you need proper testing. You need way more than the 20 basic markers your doctor checks...

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We test 124. And we don’t settle for “normal.” We look for optimal function. That’s how we catch dysfunction years before symptoms show: https://t.co/uvBw483Nuo

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With deeper testing, we’ve: • Identified leaky gut before it triggered autoimmunity • Spotted major heart risk in “healthy” athletes • Uncovered toxic stress in top performers • Reversed autoimmune markers before disease hit The proof is below:

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Mainstream fitness pushes inaccurate diets and training… At FitScript, we’re transforming 1000s of lives every year. Here are 9 results no generic plan could ever deliver: 🧵 1. We helped Justin reverse diabetes and drop 57 pounds in 5 months: https://t.co/0vXhwMagu4

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Justin, a former meth addict sober for five months after a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence, learned he was diabetic. Paul told him that a regular doctor would prescribe insulin, but he believed it could be reversed. Justin weighed 220 pounds and now weighs 163 pounds, fitting into medium and large shirts. He says he has been on the sidelines for the past ten years while his wife was on the Kitmax and sweet potato diet. He believes it is worth it and advises others to choose now and start.
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Speaker 0: My name is Justin. I was a meth addict for over eight years. Up in prison for six and a half years. I was thinking my life, as long as I'm sober, I'm healthy. I'm good. Then I get my labs done, and was a wake up call. They say I'm diabetic. When I was talking to Paul, he said if I went to a regular doctor, they would put me on insulin and say I'm diabetic. Wow. He said we could turn that around. And I'm I'm only in here this is my fifth month, I think five and a half months. So since then, was at two twenty and just weighed myself last week. I'm at one sixty three, freaking fitting fitting medium and large shirts. And I'm like, what the heck, bro? Like, this is crazy. I can fit my white shirt. I'm like, dang. I've just been on the sidelines for the past ten years, you know, while my wife was in and out of Kitmax and sweet potato diet and all that. And brothers, man, yeah, it it it's worth it. It's so worth it. Choose now, not tomorrow, not when you feel right. Choose now and start.

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Want to prevent future disease & upgrade your health? You’ll get: • 80-page breakdown • Expert interpretation • Personalized protocols • 124 biomarker test Comment “FIX” and we’ll show you how to start: https://t.co/linKcTSmm1

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If you enjoyed this thread and want more like it, retweet the first post & follow me @morellifit for more. See you on the next one!

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2 out of 3 Americans live with leaky gut. This leads to 72% increased cancer risk, autoimmune disease & guaranteed depression. But don't panic—most cases are fixable. Here's how to heal your gut & prevent disease (before it's too late):🧵 https://t.co/wkM0r1VoGV

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Posted - June 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Saved - June 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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I interviewed a leading hormone expert about alarming trends: testosterone levels have dropped 50% in 50 years, sperm counts are down 62%, and male depression has increased by 70%. Many men are unaware of the underlying issues. Low testosterone often starts in the brain due to stress and high cortisol, affecting hormone production. While testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can help, it may lead to infertility. Addressing lifestyle factors and getting comprehensive testing is crucial before considering TRT. We assist men in naturally boosting testosterone and improving overall health.

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I interviewed the world’s #1 hormone expert. We analyzed how: • Test dropped 50% in 50 years • Sperm count down 62% • Male depression up 70% And most men have no idea why… Here’s all you need to know about T, sperm count (& how to reclaim both: 🧵)

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Most doctors only test total testosterone—the full amount in your blood. But most of it is bound to SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) and can’t be used. Only 2–3% is free T, the active form. If your free T is low, you’ll feel wrecked (even if total looks “normal”): https://t.co/yaV6DdORRf

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Men with the lowest testosterone levels face a greater risk of mortality within five years. Testosterone is not just a hormone related to lifestyle and muscles, but it is also important for overall health and wellness. Maximizing testosterone naturally is a good approach, but when that's not possible, testosterone impacts more than just the commonly associated aspects.
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Speaker 0: And what is actually at stake here when or as we are walking around with inadequate testosterone? Speaker 1: Yeah. So you guys do a nice job in the functional medicine arena for getting people probably ready and as healthy as they can be. But a lot of people don't realise that those men with the lowest levels of testosterone are actually at a greater risk of mortality in the next five years, those guys who are deficient. We can talk about what deficiency means. So it's not just a hormone that you have, this sexy hormone that's about lifestyle, that's about muscles, though that's important as well for longevity and health. But it's about your generalised health and wellness. And obviously if you can maximise that naturally, that's a good approach. But when you can't, then testosterone does so much more than the top items people tend to associate testosterone with.

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Symptoms of low T: • Fatigue • Brain fog • Low libido • Weight gain • Mood swings • Poor recovery Most men are told this is “just aging.” But it’s not....It’s actually your system breaking down: https://t.co/rEqalN4VeS

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Real testing requires more than total T. (Bookmark this) You need: • Free T • SHBG • LH & FSH • Estradiol • DHEA • Prolactin • Thyroid • Cortisol • Inflammatory markers Everything connects, and one imbalance affects them all. https://t.co/jaZyuOkT0j

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And here’s something I bet most men didn’t know: Low T often starts in the brain, not the testicles. Stress raises cortisol, which blocks GnRH—the brain’s signal to produce LH (testosterone production) and FSH (sperm production). No LH = no testosterone. No sperm. https://t.co/Cn0aocRYOa

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I have hundreds of men asking me: “Michael, can’t TRT help?” Yes, it can help—but it comes with trade-offs. When you inject testosterone, your brain shuts down LH and FSH. And no LH = no sperm production... https://t.co/tG1GtDqslu

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Many men go on TRT and become infertile without warning. Studies show sperm count can drop by 65% within 4 months. Recovery isn’t guaranteed—up to 30% of men don’t regain full fertility after stopping... https://t.co/JcrruRE8xG

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Many TRT protocols may not fail, but clinics often don't focus on individual patient needs. Some clinics use a standard treatment for all patients, while others microdose across the board, thinking it's innovative. Microdosing involves small, frequent doses, such as more than once a week, twice a week, three times a week, or even daily. However, a successful protocol for one person won't necessarily work for everyone, but some clinics use it because it's easier. Other clinics might have certain guidelines that they created.
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Speaker 0: Why do you think most protocols fail? You've got TRT clinics literally popping up on every corner. Yeah, Speaker 1: I wouldn't say most protocols fail because I think any protocol, if you stick with it long enough, but for many patients, they're not focused on what the patient needs or the patient's changing needs. For instance, there are some clinics that will just have kind of one set standard treatment. And we've moved so far away from that paradigm. But even clinics said they'll put everyone on micro dosing and they think, that's innovative. Dosing is a small dose more frequently. It could be more than once a week, it could be twice a week, it could be three times a week, it could be even daily. But then they'll do that and then replicate it across the board. And so success with one person or one protocol won't necessarily work for everyone, but some clinics just go with it because it's easier to do. Other clinics might have certain guidelines that they created

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But don’t panic—there’s a solution (& it needs to come first)... HCG mimics LH (the signal that triggers testosterone and sperm production). Problem is, most doctors don’t prescribe it — or even mention it. *Always work with real experts if you want to avoid risk* https://t.co/tpSD3kUIio

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hCG is used to maintain fertility and minimize testicular atrophy. Some people use it for subjective brain benefits, though this is considered strange since hCG isn't typically found in the male body, except possibly with testicular cancer. In that case, a pregnancy test might turn positive. Pregnant women produce hCG, while menopausal women produce HMG, which becomes purified LH and FSH.
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Speaker 0: I've got a friend, Dave, that talks about hCG and if you're looking to maintain fertility, that's one reason why people use hCG. The other reason, if you wanna maintain or try to minimize atrophy in the testes, HTG could be a good add on. But there's another area where some people will want to use HTG because they say they get some subjective benefit the brain. Now it's strange and like my friend Dave thinks, well, this is silly because hCG isn't really found in the male body other than maybe if you've got testicular cancer, you'll have an elevated hCG. So if you were to do a pregnancy test, it might turn positive. And I think sometimes earlier on in birth, but pregnant women produce HCG. Menopausal women produce HMG, which is essentially becomes purified LH and FSH.

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Many people fear TRT—thinking it’s the same as ''steroids'' or because some health expert told them so. But the real enemy is low testosterone — it gives you: • 2.5x higher risk of prostate cancer • Greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other major health issues https://t.co/blBqKVdGb2

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Speaker 0 suggests considering testosterone levels because men with the lowest testosterone levels risk more malignant forms of prostate cancer and greater overall mortality. Speaker 1 asks if Speaker 0 agrees with a tweet stating that low testosterone is far more dangerous than TRT therapy.
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Speaker 0: And I think it's something that you should consider because the alternative, like I said in the beginning, those men with the lowest levels of testosterone both risk greater forms of, more malignant forms of prostate cancer, but never mind that, just overall mortality is greater for those men who are deficient. Speaker 1: But they'd say there's a tweet the other day, low testosterone is far more dangerous than TRT therapy. Do you agree with that?

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Now let’s talk about something most men suffer from—and never trace back to the root: Depression. It’s directly linked to low testosterone, which tanks dopamine & kills drive. Before you medicate, run your labs. https://t.co/scx6PDiLO5

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+ Be aware Your doctor might say 300 ng/dL is “normal.” But that range is based on aging, unhealthy men. It used to be 1200 before they quietly lowered the standard. You’re not “fine” at 300 (you’re clinically flatlined). https://t.co/NA4JglK5i0

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And before you even think about hopping on TRT.. You need to fix the basics: • Sleep • Inflammation • Nutrient levels • Gut health • Liver detox pathways Then talk to a real expert and decide if TRT actually makes sense.

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Because lifestyle sabotage is real. Plastics, seed oils, artificial light, stress, and blue light all crush testosterone. You can’t inject your way out of daily destruction. You have to remove the cause to rebuild the system... https://t.co/afe3JqZDSr

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1 in 4 men over 30 already has clinically low T. Testosterone drops 1% per year after age 25… And no — this isn’t aging. It’s because we normalized dysfunction and called it modern life: https://t.co/UUNibVBFN7

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Masculinity is more attacked than ever. They made men think low T is normal—and covered the symptoms with pills. No T = no strength, no drive, no fight.

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And in order to fix that—you have to test. You need a full hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory panel. You need real data to attack the root cause & rebuild your entire system: https://t.co/duT2qyIuMM

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Clinics may use standardized TRT protocols for ease, but individual success varies. For example, NHS guidelines prescribe one injection of 250mg Sustenone every three weeks or 1000mg testosterone decanoate every 12-14 weeks. US insurance models may require patients to halt treatment for retesting, contributing to the rise of TRT clinics. Initial injectable treatment, or even topical creams, can cause a dopamine upswing, leading to men feeling great initially. As the body normalizes to the new testosterone level, this feeling diminishes. Chasing this initial feeling can create misaligned expectations and set one up for failure. Testosterone also impacts neurotransmitters like serotonin and may mildly inhibit the MAOI enzyme.
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Speaker 0: Across the board. And so success with one person or one protocol won't necessarily work for everyone, but some clinics just go with it because it's just easier to do. Other clinics might have certain guidelines that they created. I mean, if we wanna talk about the NHS guidance, it's one injection of two fifty milligrams of Sustenone every three weeks or the Nabido, which I think is called Aveed in America, which is one thousand milligrams of testosterone and decanoate. And that's given out once every twelve to fourteen weeks. And they usually just all go on that same protocol. And that's even I think with The US insurance based model, depending on what gets covered. Don't even get me to start on The US insurance based model because we've heard that they even make patients come off their treatment to retest every six months to a year to make sure they really needed it to be covered by the insurance. Which is probably why you had the pickup of TRT clinics all across America because it's such a cumbersome and unfair proposal for a patient to stop their treatment every six months and be dictated by the insurance company. So yeah, many of the protocols failed because I think some clinics are stuck with a certain blueprint and rinse and repeat. And that makes it easier sometimes for the doctor. But I would say there are cases where when someone first starts treatment, they look especially with injectable treatment, it can also happen with certain topicals like bespoke testosterone creams. The body's gone from such a low state of hormones, low level of testosterone. And with that low level of testosterone, not all the neurotransmitters were firing at the right level. And when you add testosterone into the mix, and especially if it starts breaching the super physiological range, you can get an upswing and uptake in dopamine. And that initial uptake in dopamine sometimes leads to men feeling that really good feeling. And a lot of men will say, thought I was dialled in, I felt great for the first few weeks of treatment and then I don't feel good anymore. Or I don't feel as good as I felt then. And what happens is your body naturalizes and normalizes to this new level of testosterone and all the other benefits it has on neurotransmitters like dopamine to a certain degree serotonin. I think testosterone even can be very mildly inhibitory of the MAOI enzyme a little bit. It's very subtle. It's not like you'd actually take an MAOI, less than a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. I don't know if anyone in your group have followed the bits on methylene blue. Methylene blue kind of hits those pathways. And I think it only lasts like four to six hours to make your tongue blue, unless you take capsules, etcetera. And that's a whole another area that messes with your neurotransmitters, some for positive, some for negative. But the point being, you feel good and then after a while your body has to normalise that new level. And if you're always chasing the dragon of how you felt with the first couple of weeks, then you're gonna set yourself up for failure in a sense that you're gonna have these misaligned expectations.

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And that’s what we help men do. Here’s Lenny: We helped him increase his testosterone naturally by 35% in just 6 months. Bonus: we also reversed his heart disease: https://t.co/ESnarfWAe4

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Speaker 1's testosterone increased from 600 to 995 in six months without TRT, using Fit Script. Fit Script provides custom nutrition, workout plans, supplement protocols, and addresses sleep and rest. It also includes coaching and access to a community focused on achieving optimal health and wellness. Coaching is ongoing, with weekly options available.
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Speaker 0: What was your testosterone when you started Speaker 1: at Scripps? Myth six hundreds when I started. And Speaker 0: six months later, what is it now? Nine ninety five. 25% gains in testosterone in just six months. Any TRT? No. All natural. All natural. How did that happen? Speaker 1: Honestly, fairly simple. I was just following my Speaker 0: Fit And so what exactly is a Fit Script for the people that are watching? It solves everything for you. Speaker 1: So you have custom nutrition, custom workout plans. You you also get protocols with your supplements, obviously, sleep, rest, and many other factors in your lifestyle, but it's all figured out for you. Speaker 0: And what about the coaching side of it? Like, is is their coaching ongoing, or is it just like here you go and you're off to Speaker 1: the races? There's like an immense amount of coaching, which is I feel like that's that's the golden ticket in my perspective because you have access to a great, great community and everyone is searching for the same thing, is like, we're getting their best potential and just looking for that optimal level of health and wellness. But it's just weekly. There's several options that you have.

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I interviewed the world’s #1 hormone expert. We analyzed how: • Test dropped 50% in 50 years • Sperm count down 62% • Male depression up 70% And most men have no idea why… Here’s all you need to know about T, sperm count (& how to reclaim both: 🧵) https://t.co/UtxHcWFhv1

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Posted - June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Two in three Americans experience acne, which signals underlying inflammation, toxicity, and hormone imbalance. It's not determined by genetics or age but rather by lifestyle choices. To effectively clear skin, I focus on gut health, liver protection, a balanced diet, reducing stress, avoiding harmful skincare products, and ensuring proper hydration. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of sun exposure and proper skin care routines. Comprehensive bloodwork can reveal deeper issues, allowing for proactive health management. For personalized support, I offer detailed testing and protocols.

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2 in 3 Americans suffer from acne. It’s a sign your body is overloaded with inflammation, toxicity & hormone imbalance. The good news? It’s 100% reversible. Here’s everything you need to know about acne (& how to reverse it naturally):🧵 https://t.co/Y5anWIG4wp

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Acne isn’t caused by your genetics, your luck, or your age. It’s inflammation caused by your unhealthy lifestyle, a poisoned gut, and hormone imbalance. And the only way to fix it is by attacking the root cause: https://t.co/0fAJlPHVMm

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And no, Accutane, $400 serums, and antibiotics aren’t the solution. Acne is a red flag for deeper damage (& it only gets worse if ignored): • Hair loss • Bloating • Blood sugar crashes • Anxiety • Hormone disorders • Autoimmune risk The skin is just the start... https://t.co/CdVM7SU2sf

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Now let’s see how you can actually clear your skin. 1.Take care of your gut. 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. When that barrier breaks down, toxins leak into your blood, inflammation spikes, and your hormones get hijacked. The result? https://t.co/KsWEzb0kYp

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Acne may stem from gut health issues, as inflammation originates there. Increased intestinal permeability results from a weakened gut lining, which can be caused by certain foods. Gluten, a protein in wheat and rye found in baked goods, is known to weaken the gut lining. Sugar also disrupts the gut microbiome by eliminating good bacteria, enabling opportunistic bacteria to grow. This process can thin the gut lining, increasing its permeability.
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Speaker 0: If you have acne, it is so important to focus on gut health because that is where the inflammation is stemming from. When your gut lining becomes more permeable, your inflammation increase And certain foods are known to weaken this gut lining and increase intestinal permeability. So the most well known one is gluten which is a protein that is found in certain grains like wheat and rye and any baked goods that are made from them of course. Additionally, we know that sugar. Sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. It's gonna wipe out some of the good bacteria. This allows the opportunistic bacteria to proliferate and this can lead to thinning of the gut lining making it more permeable.

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2.Protect your liver. If your liver can’t filter toxins, your skin will. Every toxin, seed oil, medication, and hormone your liver can’t process ends up exiting through your face. And it only gets worse from there... https://t.co/I0pmlNOBPW

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3. Diet You can use all the products in the world, but if your meals feed inflammation and spike insulin, you’re losing the battle. (Studies show high glycemic diets increase acne severity by 30-40%) Clear skin starts with what you put on your plate: https://t.co/5K0tuUtSiR

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Acne is caused by inflammation and disruption of the skin microbiome, potentially stemming from inflammation in the gut microbiome. The standard American diet is a major contributor to acne due to its high content of refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Fast food, with its hydrogenated and inflammatory vegetable oils, also exacerbates the issue. Processed, packaged foods contain chemicals harmful to the gut microbiome. Non-organic or genetically modified foods with pesticides can further disrupt the gut microbiome.
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Speaker 0: What are the root causes of acne? Acne is caused by inflammation and disruption of the skin microbiome. It may all be caused by inflammation in the gut microbiome. Unfortunately, the standard American diet is a huge culprit for acne, and that's because the standard American diet is loaded in refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup. It has a lot of fast food which expose you to hydrogenated oils and inflammatory vegetable oils. Next we have processed foods. We live in a society where packaged foods are often more attractive because of convenience, but these packaged foods are processed and they're loaded in chemicals that can be harmful to the gut microbiome. Finally, pesticides which are found in non organic or genetically modified foods can also disrupt the gut microbiome.

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Here are a few foods that can literally start healing your skin and make it glow again. You need to bookmark this: https://t.co/guoNapooIb

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Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, peppers, pistachios, and tomatoes, may help fight acne by increasing skin cell turnover and making the diet more acidic. Vitamin A, present in sweet potatoes, mangoes, fish oils, and spinach, may reduce acne breakouts. Acne is an inflammatory disease, so anti-inflammatory foods such as blueberries and acai berries, which are potent antioxidants, may help reduce inflammation. Reducing sugar intake and eating foods that lower the glycemic index may also reduce acne. Legumes and high-fiber foods like beans and peas can significantly help reduce acne.
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Speaker 0: Acne. Can you fight acne with foods? Well, there's some evidence you can. Let's talk about some foods that you want to include in your diet to help reduce acne. Here we go. Number one, vitamin C. Vitamin C increases skin cell turnover. It can actually make your diet a little bit more acidic, which might actually help with acne. And you can find vitamin C in a lot of citrus foods, such as lemons and oranges. You can also find in peppers and pistachios and tomatoes, which are a lesser known source. Number two, vitamin A. Now a lot of folks who have acne will use topical retinol, which is a vitamin A derivative, but by including vitamin A in your diet, you can actually reduce the appearance of acne. Things like sweet potato, mangoes, fish oils, and spinach are loaded with vitamin A. So including these in your diet may actually reduce your acne breakouts. Now acne is a very inflammatory disease. There's a lot of inflammation in those acne pustules, so taking anti inflammatory foods such as berries can actually help reduce and combat that inflammation. Things such as blueberries and acai are potent antioxidants, and you might want to include these in your diet. And finally, if you're taking a lot of sugar in your diet, sugar can wreak havoc with acne. So by eating foods that can reduce your glycemic index, you can actually even reduce the appearance of acne. And foods such as legumes, things with high in fibers such as beans and peas can actually help reduce acne significantly. I hope you found this video useful. Stay tuned for the next one.

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4. Stop using skin poisons. Fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and alcohol destroy 70% of your skin’s natural barrier. That triggers chronic inflammation and locks your skin in damage: https://t.co/NiZLkCMt7R

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5. Handle stress Chronic stress floods your body with cortisol. It breaks down collagen, inflames your skin, and wrecks your barrier. Most times, it shows up as acne, redness, and premature aging: https://t.co/SmMRyt2IMf

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6. Stop drinking tap water. It’s loaded with chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, and plastic toxins. Your skin and gut are the first to suffer (& the results will show all over your skin): https://t.co/JBfutmXhkn

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It is important to filter water, especially in areas where water is fluoridated. To determine if your water is fluoridated, check the water report from your municipality or use the Environmental Working Group (EWG) water report database by entering your ZIP code. The effectiveness of plastic water filter systems varies. Some lower-end options do not remove fluoride and may not filter enough chemicals. Tap water can contain hormones, endocrine disruptors, pesticides, heavy metals, fluoride, and agricultural runoff, depending on location. Lead contamination can also occur due to lead piping. Therefore, caution should be taken with water used for drinking and cooking.
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Speaker 0: Should I be filtering my water? Speaker 1: Absolutely. Absolutely. If you live in an area where water has been fluoridated Speaker 0: How do I know? Speaker 1: You've got to check the water report. Most municipalities have water reports. And if not, you can go to the EWG, the Environmental Working Group. They have a water report database that you can check. So just type in your ZIP code of where you live, and it'll tell you what contaminants are found and which ones exceed safe limits. And it's very helpful to know. Speaker 0: What if I get these kind of like, know, these little plastic water filter systems you can get where you put it in the fridge, you pour the water in, and then you put like a little filter thing in, you replace it, and then you pour it in. Are those good? Speaker 1: It depends on what type of filter you have. Some of the more mainstream, lower cost, lower end options do not remove fluoride, number one, and they don't filter nearly enough chemicals. Tap water is a source of hormones, so endocrine disruptors, pesticides, heavy metals, fluoride, if it's added to the water, agricultural runoff. There's a bunch of different contaminants in tap water, depending on where you live. Some are worse than others. And there have even been tragic instances of lead, high levels of lead, because of the lead piping that water is transported through. So we've got to be careful with the water that we're using to drink and cook with.

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7. Get sun exposure. Vitamin D fuels skin repair, hormone balance, and immune health. No sun = no signal for your body to heal: https://t.co/3T2tt5lNoe

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8.Stop over-washing your face. It’s ruining your skin: • Strips natural oils • Causes dryness and irritation • Triggers your skin to produce more oil • Damages the protective barrier More washing doesn’t mean cleaner skin (it means more breakouts): https://t.co/hDBlIjuzto

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Acne is caused by enlarged oil glands due to high insulin levels, which are triggered by consuming too many carbohydrates like sugar and starches. To clear up acne, avoid scrubbing your face and popping zits to prevent scars. Adopt a low-carb diet, eat only two meals a day without snacks, and increase your vitamin D intake to 20,000 IUs daily. This regimen should result in clearer skin within about a week.
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Speaker 0: If you have acne, don't scrub your face and definitely don't pop your zits because they're gonna leave scars. Acne is an enlarged oil gland in your skin, and that's coming from high levels of insulin triggered by consuming too many carbohydrates like sugar and starches. Go on a low carb diet, only consume two meals a day without snacks, and beef up your vitamin d levels to twenty thousand IUs every single day. Watch your skin clear up in about a week.

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+ Bloodwork You can guess forever what’s wrong with your skin... Or you can test: hormones, inflammation, vitamin levels, and gut markers. But be careful... https://t.co/pIK6MCoCCa

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Your doctor checks 10–15 markers. Maybe 20 if you’re lucky. We test 124. And we don’t stop at “normal ranges” — we look for optimal function. That’s how we detect dysfunction YEARS before symptoms ever show. https://t.co/9PonfjEMHn

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This 24-marker panel, including 87 blood and urine tests, assesses functional systems, accessory systems, nutrient status, and clinical dysfunctions. The data aggregation determines the probability of dysfunction in functional systems, from blood sugar regulation to kidney function. Accessory systems are evaluated for toxic load, lipid inflammation, and allergies. Individual nutrient deficiencies are identified to recommend specific supplements, preventing wasted spending. Clinical dysfunctions, such as hypoglycemia and liver cirrhosis, are also assessed for probability of occurrence.
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Speaker 0: Alright. Look at this. A 24 markers, the most extensive panel I've seen. 87 are blood. The rest are urine. Look at what we do. So no stone is left unturned. We take an aggregation of all of that data, and we can look to see the probability of dysfunction in your functional systems. That's blood sugar regulation all the way down through kidney function. Your accessory systems, we can see your toxic load, lipid inflammation all the way down through allergies. Your nutrient status, your individual nutrient deficiencies, we can recommend the exact supplements you need to take based on your labs and your actual deficiencies so you're not wasting money on supplementation. And then your clinical dysfunctions, probability of dysfunction, hypoglycemia all the way down. Check it out. Do liver cirrhosis.

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And acne is just one of the things you can fix with deeper testing. Using this kind of bloodwork, we’ve: • Caught early-stage prostate cancer before PSA even moved • Spotted major heart risk in “healthy” athletes • Uncovered toxic stress in top performers • Reversed autoimmune markers before disease hit You can see proof of the results below:

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Mainstream fitness pushes inaccurate diets and training… At FitScript, we’re transforming 1000s of lives every year. Here are 9 results no generic plan could ever deliver: 🧵 1. We helped Justin reverse diabetes and drop 57 pounds in 5 months: https://t.co/0vXhwMagu4

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Justin, a former meth addict who spent six and a half years in prison, learned he was diabetic. Paul told him that a regular doctor would prescribe insulin, but he believed it could be reversed. In five and a half months, Justin went from 220 pounds to 163 pounds and now fits into medium and large shirts. He had been watching his wife try different diets for the past ten years. He believes the effort is worth it and advises others to start now.
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Speaker 0: My name is Justin. I was a meth addict for over eight years. Up in prison for six and a half years. I was thinking my life, as long as I'm sober, I'm healthy. I'm good. Then I get my labs done, and was a wake up call. They say I'm diabetic. When I was talking to Paul, he said if I went to a regular doctor, they would put me on insulin and say I'm diabetic. Wow. He said we could turn that around. And I'm I'm only in here this is my fifth month, I think five and a half months. So since then, was at two twenty and just weighed myself last week. I'm at one sixty three, freaking fitting fitting medium and large shirts. And I'm like, what the heck, bro? Like, this is crazy. I can fit my white shirt. I'm like, dang. I've just been on the sidelines for the past ten years, you know, while my wife was in and out of Kitmax and sweet potato diet and all that. And brothers, man, yeah, it it it's worth it. It's so worth it. Choose now, not tomorrow, not when you feel right. Choose now and start.

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Want to prevent future disease & upgrade your health? You’ll get: • 80-page breakdown • Expert interpretation • Personalized protocols • 124 biomarker test Comment “FIX” and we’ll show you how to start: https://t.co/VDal9Y2TvA

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2 in 3 Americans suffer from acne. It’s a sign your body is overloaded with inflammation, toxicity & hormone imbalance. The good news? It’s 100% reversible. Here’s everything you need to know about acne (& how to reverse it naturally):🧵 https://t.co/Y5anWIG4wp

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Posted - July 4, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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I shared a list of 15 American foods banned in other countries, highlighting concerns over harmful ingredients. For instance, U.S. pork is banned in several nations due to ractopamine, while Coffee-Mate is not allowed in parts of Europe because of hydrogenated oils. Other items like Mountain Dew and Skittles face bans for containing brominated vegetable oil and artificial dyes, respectively. I encouraged readers to reflect on which bans surprised them and invited those interested in health tips to reach out. Happy 4th of July!

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15 American Foods that are banned in other countries: (The FDA doesn't want you to read this) 🧵 https://t.co/lVIPh665bl

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15. US pork. Banned in China, Russia, & the EU. Due to ractopamine (an animal feed additive) being used for U.S. pigs. https://t.co/0KYpKij8ET

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14. Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer. Banned in Austria, Hungary & multiple Scandinavian countries. Due to the 2 of the main ingredients: Hydrogenated soybean & cottonseed oils. https://t.co/tQLpLfRNvy

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13. Pre-Packaged Ground Beef. Banned in the EU. Due to the use of ammonia gas as a filler. https://t.co/Fg628pJZtG

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12. Ritz Crackers. Banned in Australia, Switzerland, Hungary, Iceland, Norway & Denmark. Once again, due to the use of hydrogenated cottonseed oils. https://t.co/1aBRzkT37V

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11. Mountain Dew. Banned in Europe & Japan. Due to it containing brominated vegetable oil. https://t.co/2S55yKhkxR

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10. Milk. Banned in the European Union, Canada, & Japan. Specifically milk from rBST/rBGH-Treated Cows (man-made growth hormone). https://t.co/zyq1wkYZkA

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9. Corn. Banned in 44 different countries. Specifically, corn that's sprayed with pesticides including atrazine (which is commonly used in the US). https://t.co/mCb1hMLlRK

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8. Skittles. Banned in Norway & Austria. Contains artificial dyes Yellow No. 5 & Red No. 40 (known carcinogens). https://t.co/NumrxkstmB

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7. Chicken. Banned in Europe. Specifically, chicken in the US that's washed with chlorine (which is a lot of it). https://t.co/yd2wgVxrSW

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6. Instant mashed potatoes. Banned in the UK and Japan. Any US brand that uses Butylated hydroxyanisole as an additive (like Hungry Jacks). https://t.co/e2KTCtzxTJ

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5. Poptarts. Banned in Austria & Norway. Due to them containing Yellow 5, Yellow 6, & Red 40. https://t.co/yURBUuPlZW

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4. Rice Krispies. Banned in the EU & Japan. Due to them containing the preservative 'butylated hydroxytoluene.' https://t.co/jlagXa0f43

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3. Twinkies. Banned in Norway & Austria. Due to them containing Yellow-5 food dye (carcinogen). https://t.co/c3WDhsy1tU

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2. Farmer John pork breakfast sausage. Banned in Japan & Europe. For the use of the preservative 'Butylated Hydroxytoluene.' https://t.co/23PX0haQtO

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1. Gatorade. Banned in Norway & Austria. For the use of artificial dyes 'Yellow 5 & 6.' https://t.co/AIzHGYocvo

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Which of these banned foods/drinks surprised you the most? If you enjoyed this & want more content like it: Follow me @morellifit for more.

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Also: Happy 4th of July. 🇺🇸 There are a lot of things to love about America… But the harmful chemicals in the foods they sell aren’t one of them.

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If you're looking to: 🫀 Live longer 🫄 Lose weight 👴 Reverse aging DM me "Fit" and let's chat! https://t.co/ER4Pn9r0jp

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Posted - April 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Saved - April 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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Microplastics are killing us. They raise cancer risk, damage DNA, and increase heart attack risk by 4x. The worst part? Over 80% are poisoned — now even found in UNBORN BABIES. Here’s how to check if they’re in your body (& stay protected):🧵 https://t.co/9bftIwXHZH

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Posted - December 12, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Saved - December 13, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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I'm Yvonne Burkart, a toxicologist, and I've dedicated years to uncovering the hidden toxins in our modern lifestyle. I've identified eight harmful habits to eliminate for better health: lighting candles, using certain cookware, eating processed foods, not filtering water, neglecting to open windows, drinking from "to-go" coffee cups, using cosmetics with harmful ingredients, and wearing plastic or chemical-laden clothing. These toxins can lead to serious health issues, so it's crucial to make a conscious effort to remove them from our lives. What surprised you the most?

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This is Toxicologist Yvonne Burkart. She's spent years researching what's REALLY damaging our bodies. Her message? We have no idea just how toxic our modern lifestyle is... Here are 8 things you need to STOP doing (they're poisoning your body): https://t.co/TfTVptbx5t

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8. Lighting candles. https://t.co/3Kil5NqSOZ

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Never burn candles in your home. Lighting a candle releases not only fragrance chemicals but also toxic substances like toluene and benzene, which are known carcinogens. Conventional candles often contain synthetic dyes, petroleum-based wax, and undisclosed fragrances, emitting harmful ultrafine particulate matter. This is particularly concerning for homes with children, as these chemicals attach to dust and surfaces. Babies crawling on the floor can inhale and ingest these particles, which they cannot detoxify as effectively as adults. Early exposure to these toxins can lead to lifelong health consequences.
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Speaker 0: Never burn candles in your home. Why not? When you light a candle, you're not just liberating fragrance chemicals, but there also is toluene, benzene, and other toxic chemicals that are known to be human carcinogens through the route of inhalation being released into the air. We don't necessarily need candles anymore, but people use them for religious reasons. There's many reasons to use candles. But when you are using a conventional candle with synthetic dyes, petroleum based wax, and synthetic undisclosed fragrance in particular. You're releasing particulate matter, ultrafine particulate matter, which is the most hazardous type. So we really need to be careful, especially if you have kids. These chemicals are not just staying in the air, they attach to house dust and deposit on the surfaces of your home. So if you have a baby that's crawling around on the floor, putting things in his or her mouth, they're inhaling all of this and ingesting all of these particles. They cannot detoxify the way that adults can. Their bodies are developing and these early life exposures have lifelong consequences.

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7. Cooking with THIS type of cookware. https://t.co/p6eU7WFQRx

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The worst type of cookware is anything with a nonstick coating, primarily made from man-made chemicals called PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances). There are around 15,000 types of PFAS, and the toxicity of Teflon has been known for over 70 years, but health effects are only now becoming widely recognized. Chemicals aren't required to undergo thorough testing before market release. Known health effects of PFAS include infertility, pregnancy-related hypertension, developmental delays in children, increased cancer risks (prostate, kidney, testicular), weakened immune response, endocrine disruption, elevated cholesterol, obesity risk, and intestinal inflammation similar to ulcerative colitis.
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Speaker 0: What's the worst type of cookware? Anything with a nonstick coating. The nonstick coatings on cookware are primarily composed of man made chemicals known as per and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS for short. What are PFAS exactly? Well, there are 15,000 types of chemicals within this broad class according to the EPA. The first reports of Teflon toxicity date back over 70 years, yet only now are the health effects in humans becoming widely known. How does this happen? Well, this is because chemicals are not required to be fully tested for toxicity or safety before they're released onto the market. What are the health effects or toxic effects of PFAS? According to the EPA, some of the known health effects of PFAS in humans include infertility, hypertension during pregnancy, which can be deadly, developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes, increased risk of some cancers including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers, and the reduced ability of the body's immune system to fight infections, including reduced response to vaccines. They can also lead to interference with the body's natural hormones, which is known as endocrine disruption, as well as increased cholesterol levels and or risk of obesity. Intestinal inflammation has also been noted with PFAS exposure, which is similar to conditions like ulcerative colitis.

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6. Eating processed foods. https://t.co/OQ5l8tHkSg

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Certain food additives banned in other countries remain permitted in the US. Titanium dioxide, a potential carcinogen, is prohibited in the European Union but still appears in US products like Kraft cheese. Brominated vegetable oil, banned by the FDA in July 2024 due to thyroid disruption, is still present in many citrus-flavored sodas and store-brand drinks. Propylparaben, a suspected endocrine disruptor and xenoestrogen, is commonly found in store-bought baked goods, including products like Betty Crocker icing.
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Speaker 0: These food additives are banned in other countries, but still allowed in the US. Titanium dioxide is a possible human carcinogen and is banned from foods in the European Union. It's still found in US foods like this Kraft cheese. Brominated vegetable oil was banned by the FDA in July of 2024 for thyroid disruption and is still found in citrus flavored sodas and drinks, especially store brands. Proboparabine is a xenoestrogen and suspected endocrine disruptor that is used in store bought baked goods and products like this Betty Crocker icing.

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5. Not filtering your water. (My favorite filter that ACTUALLY removes fluoride: https://get.aspr.app/SHp4i ) https://t.co/Nw4I19Atn5

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Filtering your water is essential, especially if you live in an area with fluoridated water. Check your local water report or visit the Environmental Working Group's database by entering your ZIP code to find out about contaminants and their safety levels. Regarding plastic water filter systems, their effectiveness varies. Many lower-cost options do not remove fluoride or adequately filter out various chemicals. Tap water can contain hormones, pesticides, heavy metals, and contaminants from agricultural runoff, depending on your location. In some cases, lead from old pipes can also be a serious concern. It's crucial to ensure the water you drink and cook with is safe.
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Speaker 0: Should I be filtering my water? Speaker 1: Absolutely. Absolutely. If you live in an area where water has been fluoridated Speaker 0: How do I know? Speaker 1: You've got to check the water report. Most municipalities have water reports. And if not, you can go to the EWG, the environmental working group. They have a water report database that you can check. So just type in your ZIP code of where you live, and it'll tell you what contaminants are found and which ones exceed safe limits. And it's very helpful to know. Speaker 0: What if I get these kind of, like, you know, these little plastic water filter systems you can get where you put it in the fridge, you pour the water in, and then you put, like, a little filter thing in, you replace it, and then you pour it in. Are those good? Speaker 1: It depends on what type of filter you have. Some of the more mainstream, lower cost, lower end options do not remove fluoride, number 1, and they don't filter nearly enough chemicals. Tap water is a source of hormones. So endocrine disruptors, pesticides, heavy metals, fluoride, if it's added to the water, agricultural runoff. There's a bunch of different contaminants in tap water depending on where you live. Some are worse than others. And there have even been tragic instances of lead, high levels of lead because of the lead piping that water is transported through. So we've got to be careful with the water that we're using to drink and cook with.

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4. Not opening your windows. https://t.co/mz8kNUTeVp

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Indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air, primarily due to inadequate ventilation and activities like cooking, which generates particulate matter. It's essential to prioritize indoor air quality for better health. Simple steps to improve it include removing shoes at the door, as shoe soles can carry harmful substances like fecal material, bacteria, heavy metals, and chemicals from outside. While humans once lived outdoors, modern pollution from cars and factories has changed the environment significantly. Keeping outdoor contaminants outside is crucial for maintaining a healthier indoor atmosphere.
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Speaker 0: Do I need to know about air quality indoors outdoors? Speaker 1: Air quality indoors can be up to 5 times worse than air quality outside, which shocks a lot of people. That stat comes from the Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA. The reason being is that people are not adequately ventilating their homes. And we're doing things like cooking. Cooking generates particulate matter too. But do we need to stop cooking? No. But we need to prioritize what's important and what's not important. Burning candles, how important is that to you? Make sure you're choosing a better candle. Make sure you're opening the windows. Indoor air is absolutely imperative if you want to improve your health. You have to clean up your indoor air. Speaker 0: Keep my shoes at the door. Speaker 1: This shocks a lot of people, but there are simple ways to improve your indoor air quality, and one of them is taking off your shoes. Not wearing your outside shoes in your home. That doesn't mean you have to go barefoot. You can wear slippers. You can wear other shoes that are specifically meant to stay indoors. And that's because shoe soles are vectors for fecal material, poop, pathogenic bacteria and viruses, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, things that are outside should stay outside. Speaker 0: But didn't we used to live outside as a species? Speaker 1: Right. But when we lived outside, there weren't all these cars and factories that were spewing all of this exhaust all over the place.

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3. Drinking from "to-go" coffee cups. https://t.co/ecwTKrxZ0r

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Disposable coffee cups, especially those lined with plastic, pose significant health risks. When hot, acidic liquids like coffee are poured into these cups, they leach microplastics and heavy metals into the beverage. These contaminants have been found in various human tissues, including the lungs, placenta, blood, and heart, indicating widespread exposure. The body struggles to process or eliminate these substances, and the detoxification mechanisms remain unclear. Therefore, simply taking supplements may not help in removing them from the body.
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Speaker 0: As a toxicologist, what's the problem with coffee cups? Coffee cups. Oh, well, disposable coffee cups, those are the issues. So regular ceramic mugs, glass mugs, those are not a problem. It is the plastic lined paper to go cups that you'll get at pretty much any coffee shop these days with the plastic lid on them. They are lined with a thin layer of plastic. And, unfortunately, when you pour hot liquids like coffee that are acidic and hot into these plastic lined cups, they will leach microplastic particles and heavy metals into your drink that you are consuming. They've been detected in human lung, placenta, blood, the heart. Where else? I mean, they're everywhere. Basically, they're not going anywhere. We can't digest them. The mechanism of detoxification is not clear, so it's not like we can just load up on some supplements and get rid of them because we just don't know how the body can process them or if the body can process them at all.

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2. Using cosmetics with these ingredients. https://t.co/YAO4AAHeMm

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Hidden toxins in everyday cosmetics can activate cancer genes. A study measured breast cancer gene expression before and after participants switched to safer beauty and personal care products, avoiding ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and phenols. After 28 days, there was a significant reduction in breast cancer gene expression in humans, not just in high-dose animal studies. The products tested contain levels commonly found in items available on store shelves, which have not been banned or outlawed and remain prevalent in the market.
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Speaker 0: There's these hidden toxins that are in our everyday cosmetics that can actually turn cancer genes on inside of the body. Speaker 1: They took breast cancer cells, measured breast cancer genes before and after the intervention. So the intervention was very simple. Only switch out your beauty and personal care products avoiding certain ingredients, parabens, phthalates, and phenols. After 28 days, they saw a significant reduction in breast cancer gene expression, which is huge. This is in humans. We're not talking about rats that were subjected to extremely high doses, which is what you normally see. This is doses that you would see in products that are being sold on store shelves that people are using day in and day out as we speak. They have not been banned. They haven't been outlawed. They are still very much prevalent in the marketplace.

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1. Wearing plastic/chemical filled clothing. https://t.co/Pf6hgbxfJM

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Are your workout clothes exposing you to toxic chemicals? Many popular brands contain bisphenol A, an endocrine disruptor, which can be absorbed into the bloodstream during exercise due to increased body heat and sweat. Additionally, synthetic materials like polyester release microplastics. That's why I prefer organic clothing for workouts. I love the lightweight t-shirts and cozy sweats from Make the Label, made from GOTS certified organic cotton. They’re comfortable and safer for your health. Comment "mate," and I’ll share a link for 15% off.
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Speaker 0: Are your workout clothes exposing you to toxic chemicals? We wear clothing most of our lives, and substances in them can be inhaled, ingested, and absorbed into the bloodstream. Recent studies found that popular brands of workout gear contain high levels of bisphenol a, an endocrine disrupting chemical. These are usually tight fitting and rub against the skin creating friction, especially during workouts. Breath rate, body heat, and sweat are also increased during exercise, which could mean increased chemical penetration and absorption into the bloodstream. Not to mention, synthetics like polyester release microplastics. This is why I work out in organic clothing as much as possible. I absolutely love the lightweight t shirts and cozy sweats and socks by Make the Label. Not only are they extremely comfy, but they're also GOTS certified organic cotton. Comment mate, and I'll send you the link to get 15% off.

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These are 8 of the biggest toxins in our lifestyles that can lead to various types of cancers & other chronic diseases. It is 100% worth it to make it a conscious effort to remove them from your life. Our health is all we have. Once we lose it, we might never get it back.

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Which of these actions surprised you the most? Is there anything missing here? Let me know below. & follow me @morellifit for more content like this. (RT this to help someone avoid these harmful toxins)

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