But my experience is similar - I quit drinking in 2020-2021, eliminated grain from my diet, and eat probably 80% of my calories in vegetables now. Overall my body is in much better shape than it was then, but something is still wrong with my gut-brain axis. I think what the article misses is the microbiome factor. Any active microbiome is going to produce metabolites, and some of those metabolites can be destabilizing and disabling to the enteric nervous system, even if they’re not producing something as acutely toxic as a bacteria like C. Diff.
Of all the things I’ve tried, I’ve never felt as stress-free or clearheaded as I have near the end of a fast.
Out of curiousity, have you tried activated charcoal? It's not good to take frequently because it blocks nutrient absorbtion, but if I'm feeling really awful or just need to feel clear for a day so I can focus on something important, charcoal seems to mop up some of the toxic metabolites and give me a short break.
Yes, same – but taking too much or taking it for too long (basically taking more than 2g) seems to be abrasive to my GI system in a way that isn't helpful.
But my experience is similar - I quit drinking in 2020-2021, eliminated grain from my diet, and eat probably 80% of my calories in vegetables now. Overall my body is in much better shape than it was then, but something is still wrong with my gut-brain axis. I think what the article misses is the microbiome factor. Any active microbiome is going to produce metabolites, and some of those metabolites can be destabilizing and disabling to the enteric nervous system, even if they’re not producing something as acutely toxic as a bacteria like C. Diff.
Of all the things I’ve tried, I’ve never felt as stress-free or clearheaded as I have near the end of a fast.