Why Endotoxins Impede Bile Formation in Your Body
Feeling stuck in your mold recovery? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold.
Today, I want to talk about something sneaky: bacterial endotoxins – the hidden disruptors that throw off your bile production and slow your healing journey.
If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still don’t feel better, it might be time to look at the bacteria side of the damp building equation, and that often involves endotoxins. Let’s walk through why they matter, and what you can do to clear the path to recovery.
Why Endotoxins Are a Hidden Barrier to Mold Recovery
Endotoxins aren’t formed with malicious intent. They’re more like bacterial garbage. They are the bacterial fragments called lipopolysaccharides (LPS) that get released when bacteria die and break apart. Here’s what you need to know:
- Not Malicious, But Still Harmful: Endotoxins aren’t formed with malicious intent but they still wreak their own havoc on our bodies.
- They Jam Up Bile: They inhibit bile formation, crucial for detoxing fat-soluble mold mycotoxins.
- Common in Mold Exposure: Many people exposed to mold are also exposed to endotoxins, often from water-damaged buildings or SIBO.
How Endotoxins Disrupt Bile and Your Health
Bile is your body’s built-in mop. It captures and removes fat-soluble toxins like mold mycotoxins. But endotoxins jam up that system. Here’s how they break things down:
- Blocking Bile Production: Endotoxins from water-damaged buildings or SIBO impair bile flow, trapping mycotoxins.
- Triggering Inflammation: Endotoxins, or lipopolysaccharides (LPS), trigger inflammation and impair detox.
- Worsening Symptoms: Linked to allergies, asthma, and chronic infections, endotoxins complicate mold recovery.
You might be doing “everything right” but still feel stuck. If that’s you, don’t give up. There’s a missing piece, and you’re looking right at it.
My Endotoxin Approach with Bioflavonoids and Bile Movers
Your body wants to heal. It just needs the right support. That’s why I pair antifungal strategies with targeted support for endotoxins and improved bile flow. Here’s how we can do it naturally:
- Block Endotoxin Absorption: Bioflavonoids like quercetin block the absorption of endotoxins (Ely, 2018, DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.011), found in Nettle Hist-Tone.
- Break the Bile Block: Bile Movers, like the ones in my store, help re-establish bile flow and clear out trapped toxins.
- Support Whole-Body Detox: These strategies work best when integrated into the 5 Tools in my book, Break the Mold—Avoidance, Fundamentals, Protect, Repair, and Fight. Mold and endotoxins don’t stand a chance.
Tips to Tackle Endotoxins and Conquer Mold
Nature offers real, lasting solutions. Use these practical, science-based tools to reclaim your health:
- Use Bioflavonoids Daily: Start with Nettle Hist-Tone or the flavonoid blends from my Endotoxins Masterclass to reduce gut absorption of endotoxins.
- Boost Bile Flow: With ox bile, bitters, and cholagogues (things that stimulate bile flow) to keep detox moving.
- Treat SIBO if Present: Endotoxins love to tag along with bacterial overgrowth. Restore gut balance and motility.
- Control Your Environment: Keep home humidity below 55%, acidify drains weekly with white vinegar, and ventilate moisture-heavy areas.
You’re Ready to Break the Mold and Thrive!
Endotoxins are sneaky, but you’re smarter. And now, you’re equipped. With the right mold breaking tools, lifestyle changes, and environmental awareness, you can get your bile flowing and your detox systems humming again. Join thousands who’ve found their healing path.
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