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Now that we have covered the basic principles and foundations of fixing the thyroid, its now time to look at some more niche, and hardly talked about aspects to thyroid health that are arguably more important. **What are Endotoxins?** The first key area to manage is the gut health, but specifically, managing these substances called endoxtoxins. These are toxic substances found in the outer membrane of certain types of bacteria (what are called gram-negative bacteria – bacteria that do more harm than good in the gut). These endotoxins can enter the bloodstream or intestines and wreak havoc on your health. These endotoxins are released when the bacteria die or are disrupted, and while they are a normal byproduct of gut bacteria, if (like many) you have an overgrowth of bad bacteria, you likely have far too much endotoxin circulating your system. **Why are they bad for Thyroid Function?** **T**he reason they are so bad for thyroid function is because they trigger an inflammatory response by overactivating the immune system, leading to chronic low-grade inflammation that suppresses thyroid function. Inflammation caused by endotoxins specifically impairs the conversion of T4 to T3, while simultaneously creating a spiralling cascade of negative feedback in the gut. Essentially, endotoxins cause inflammation in the gut, leading to damaged gut lining (leaky gut), allowing those same endotoxins to now escape the gut and enter the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation – the antithesis to health in general, but specifically hormonal and thyroid function. The good news, however, is that they are relatively simple to manage. Here's how: ### **Step 1: Seal the Gut** The first thing your going to want to focus on is sealing the gut – ie, prevent the endotoxins from leaking into the bloodstream. **To do this, do the following gut healing protocol for 4 weeks:** 1. Consume high-quality bone broth (rich in gut-healing glycine and proline) each day – ideally homemade. 2. Consume colostrum, ideally raw (if not, powdered still 30% effective). The lactoferrin and immunoglobulins in this stuff is gold when it comes to healing the gut. It’s the only thing that every mammal on the planet relies on to stay alive for the first weeks of their lives, and so naturally it has incredible immune properties. 3. Take L-Glutamine powder (5g) every morning. This is simply a naturally occurring amino acid in the body and it is the fuel that the cells in the gut lining (enterocytes) require to multiply and function, and thus seal your gut lining ### **Step 2: Use the Raw Carrot Salad** Now that we have sealed the gut, reducing the leakage of these endotoxins, lets now look to reduce these endotoxins at the root. A daily raw carrot salad, eaten in the mornings, is a sacred for managing endotoxins and thus supporting your thyroid health. Raw carrots have these unique fibers that act like a gentle scrub for your gut -they bind to endotoxins and the gram-negative bacteria, eliminating them from the gut. Raw carrots also improve overall gut motility, which prevents endotoxins from lingering in your system and causing inflammation. This overall means reduced inflammation, and thus reduced inhibition of thyroid function. Simple. To maximise the benefits of this meal, add cider vinegar and coconut oil, which further improve its detoxifying effects and support gut health. Also use a vegetable to make thin shavings, increase surface area of the carrot, which makes it more effective.