Supplements for Mould Toxicity

Why Consider Supplements for Mould Toxicity?

Key takeaway:

Supplements may support detoxification and recovery—but they work best as part of a comprehensive approach.

In cases of mould toxicity, the body is dealing with a build up of mycotoxins, nutrient depletion, immune and inflammatory stress, and often accompanied by nervous system dysregulation. Supplements can help provide targeted nutrient support, help detox pathways (liver, gut, lymph), and assist binding of toxins for elimination. But they cannot fully replace the need to remove the source of exposure, adjust diet and lifestyle and other detox therapies.

What Supplements Are Commonly Used?

Key takeaway:

A wide range of supplements can be used in mould protocols; including nutrient support, detox, binding, and symptomatic support.

There are so many supplements that can be included as part of a mould protocol and the ‘best’ supplements depend on your individual situation. Having said that, these supplements do fall into various categories which form the basis of a mould protocol.

The most basic programme would include:

Nutrient support:

Sadly, modern diets are very low in nutrients. Even the most healthy diet is affected by nutrient depletion of our soils. So it’s extremely common to see nutrient deficiencies across the board these days. Add mould illness into the mix, a condition that is extremely depleting for the body, and nutrient support becomes a top priority. ‘Essential’ nutrients are just that – essential – meaning that basic body functions just can’t happen without them. This includes immune function, detox processes, and healing. This is a fundamental step.

Examples: Here, we’re talking about basic vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.

Detox support:

Mould illness burdens the body with mycotoxins – toxic compounds that must be detoxified by the kidneys and liver, and eliminated through the kidneys and gut. This step is often impaired in mould toxicity due to the direct toxic effects of mycotoxins, which results in escalating levels of toxins, and further impairment. Detox supplements are an essential element to support these organs as they flush mycotoxins out of the system.

Examples: There are a myriad of options, but common supplements include bioflavonoids, milk thistle, dandelion, and glutathione.

Binders:

These supplements have the capacity to bind directly to toxins in the gut to carry them out of the body rather than risk being reabsorbed and continue to circulate around the body. This allows the body to then start eliminating any backlog of toxins and start clearing it.

Examples: Takesumi, flax seed, chia seed, and psyllium husk.

Additional Support:

Many people often need more support than just the basics. Very often it’s linked to length of exposure, severity of exposure, and each individual’s pre-existing health status. Additional supplements might be suggested by a professional, based on individual needs, for example mast cell stabilisers, symptomatic support, antifungals, probiotics, and biofilm disruptors.

Supplements Alone Aren’t Enough

Key takeaway:

Without environmental, dietary and lifestyle factors addressed, supplements may not offer the benefits you’re hoping for.

The very first step that everyone needs to take in addressing mould illness is ensuring that they are no longer being exposed. Either get the mould out of your environment or get yourself out of the mouldy environment. This step is fundamental and you will not heal completely unless you’ve done this.

Then, depending on your situation, there may be other factors that you need to address. For example, if you have an extremely stressful lifestyle this will really impact your capacity to heal. If you have a highly processed, convenience diet, your body almost certainly won’t be getting all the nutrients it needs to heal. And if you have a severe degree of nervous system dysregulation, this can also affect your body’s capacity for healing.

A good mould protocol will address all these factors for a complete programme.

Why Professional Guidance Matters

Key takeaway:

Professional guidance can help you identify which supplements to choose as part of your complete mould illness protocol.

There are so many options for supplements for mould illness and so much confusing and incomplete health advice online, it would be easy to spend a lot of time and money not getting great results.

Whichever route you choose, mould recovery takes time. Professional guidance will help you cut through the noise and avoid spending time and money on supplements that aren’t going to help.

If you’re faced with expensive remediation or costs of moving house, the last thing you need is the stress and cost of managing your own health programme.

And if you have sensitivity things become even more complicated as you may end up with cupboards full of supplements that you just couldn’t tolerate. A professional will help guide you in order to reduce the chances of negative reactions and teach you how to manage them when they inevitably arise.

Get the Support You Need

At Mother of the Woods we offer a couple of different options to support you if you’re affected by mould illness:

• A self-guided programme: for short-term exposures and milder symptoms, with a cost-effective entry point, and the option of practitioner support any time you feel you need additional help.
• A practitioner-led programme: for people with longer exposures and more complex health pictures, this programme includes tailored supplementation and regular one-to-one support for troubleshooting when symptoms flare.

Healing from mould takes time, with inevitable ups and downs; having access to a practitioner can make the journey safer, smoother and more effective.