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01/14/2026

How Gut Microbes Produce Chemicals That Impact Mood and Bowel Health

Oct 9, 2025 | Written by Matthew Lees, PhD | Reviewed by Scott Sherr, MD and Marion Hall

Matthew Lees earned his PhD in exercise physiology, nutrition and aging from Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom in 2020. To date he has published over 35 peer-reviewed academic publications and has presented his work at national and international conferences. His passions lie in communicating research findings to lay audiences and finding the answers to the most challenging questions in nutrition, health, and disease.
How Gut Microbes Produce Chemicals That Impact Mood and Bowel Health
Your gut plays host to trillions of different microbes, comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses, that together make up the gut microbiome [1,2]. It is the most abundant and diverse microbiota in the human body [3]. For decades, the scientific community thought these microbes simply aided digestion, but now we know that they communicate with the brain and the rest of the body. The bidirectional communication between the gut microbiome and the brain (sometimes called the microbiota-gut-brain axis [4]) helps explain why gut problems and mood changes so often occur together.

This article will explain the major ways that gut microbes produce and influence chemicals that shape mood and bowel function. It will also give concrete examples and note what this communication means for health and wellness.

Routes of Communication

Microbial chemicals influence the brain and gut in three intertwining ways. Firstly, neural signals travel via the vagus nerve and the enteric (gut) nervous system [5]. Second, microbes and their biochemical products modulate gut and systemic immune responses through cytokines (signaling molecules) that can affect brain function [6]. Microbes also make small molecules that enter the bloodstream or act locally on enterocytes and immune cells in the gut to change their physiology. As stated, these routes aren’t independent, and there is significant overlap between all these pathways. A simple cause-and-effect model is insufficient to explain the interactions and relationships within this complex system.

Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)

When microbes ferment dietary fiber, they produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), mainly acetate, propionate, and butyrate [7]. SCFAs represent one example of chemical communication between microbes and the host. SCFAs strengthen the gut barrier, regulate hormone and cytokine release by acting on enteroendocrine and immune cells, and stimulate enterochromaffin cells to release serotonin in the gut. In addition, they have the potential to regulate central nervous system activities through both direct and indirect means [8].

Given that SCFAs are produced from dietary fiber, the diet serves as a powerful lever to influence these signals. There is growing evidence tying altered SCFA profiles to mood disorders and to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or IBS [9].

Microbially-Produced Neurotransmitters

Many gut microbes can manufacture neurotransmitters and their precursors [10,11]. Several Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species can make GABA by decarboxylating glutamate [12]. GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, and microbially produced GABA can act locally on the enteric nervous system and may influence vagal signaling to the brain [5]. If you're interested in learning more about GABA's role in gut health, read here.

Bacteria can also synthesize or alter precursors for dopamine, norepinephrine, and histamine, which affect gut motility, secretion, and immune responses. While the extent to which microbe-derived dopamine directly changes brain levels of dopamine is limited by physiological barriers, these compounds can strongly influence local gut function and signaling.

An important caveat to note is that microbially-produced neurotransmitters often act locally on the nerves, epithelial receptors, or immune cells. Their influence on mood is typically indirect in nature and occurs via vagal pathways, immune modulation, or by changing the availability of precursor molecules.

Microbial Chemistry and Bowel Health

The gut microbiota shape bowel function through a host of chemical mechanisms. Microbial metabolites such as SCFAs and serotonin from enterochromaffin cells alter smooth muscle activity and therefore gut motility. Changes in the microbial milieu can shift transit time, contributing to constipation or diarrhea [13]. Microbial products can also influence electrolyte and mucus secretion, which affects stool consistency, while also modulating gut barrier integrity and inflammation [14,15].

Practical Strategies for Gut Health

While the science continues to evolve, in general, the current evidence supports the consumption of fiber-rich foods to feed SCFA-producing microbes, as well as dietary diversification to foster microbial variety. If possible, antibiotics should be avoided unless deemed necessary by a physician, as antibiotics disrupt microbial communities [16,17].

Prebiotics and probiotics are pivotal in the regulation of the gut microbiota and its composition [18,19]. Prebiotics support beneficial bacteria and promote their growth, while probiotics facilitate balance within the microbiome itself. Probiotics, especially Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, may improve metabolic outcomes, such as glycemic control in diabetes. Although strain-specific effects should be considered, these supplements can be very useful in the promotion of gut health [19-21].

Conclusion

Gut microbes are chemical factories that produce SCFAs, neurotransmitters, and immune-activating components, among others, that influence gut motility, barrier integrity, and immune tone. Through these routes, they affect mood and behavior as well as overall gut health. The same molecules that shape how your gut moves and feels also help shape how your brain responds to stress and emotion. Dietary and lifestyle choices that nurture a diverse microbiome are currently the safest, most practical way to support both gut and mental health.

Check out some other blogs about your gut below:
GABA's Role in Gut Health
GABA and Gut Microbiota: GABA Production and the Gut-Brain Axis
GABA and Gut Microbiota: Dietary Factors that Promote GABA Synthesis
Nicotine's Impact on the Gut Microbiome and Gut Microbiota

References

[1] D.R. Wilson, L. Binford, S. Hickson, The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health, J Holist Nurs 42 (2024) 79–87. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101231170487.
[2] G. Marano, S. Rossi, G. Sfratta, G. Traversi, F.M. Lisci, M.B. Anesini, R. Pola, A. Gasbarrini, E. Gaetani, M. Mazza, Gut Microbiota: A New Challenge in Mood Disorder Research, Life 15 (2025) 593. https://doi.org/10.3390/life15040593.
[3] Y. Han, B. Wang, H. Gao, C. He, R. Hua, C. Liang, S. Zhang, Y. Wang, S. Xin, J. Xu, Vagus Nerve and Underlying Impact on the Gut Microbiota-Brain Axis in Behavior and Neurodegenerative Diseases, JIR Volume 15 (2022) 6213–6230. https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S384949.

01/14/2026

Making sure digestion and elimination are on point!!

01/14/2026

Dr. Datis Kharrazian (Shared)

The new 2026 U.S. Dietary Guidelines represent a major shift toward Functional Medicine, which views food as a tool for preventing and treating chronic disease. By emphasizing "real food" and metabolic health, the new pyramid shares significant DNA with many of the dietary strategies we use in functional medicine. The essential concepts are consuming foods that support microbiome health, glycemic control, and anti-inflammatory effects. Finally, a food pyramid guide that has kept pace with current concepts in disease prevention research.
Here is how the new guidelines align with those specialized dietary approaches we use in functional medicine:
1. Similarities to the Autoimmune Diet
The autoimmune diet focuses on removing inflammatory triggers to heal the gut and dampen inflammation. The 2026 guidelines mirror this by:

Targeting "Anti-Nutrients" and Additives: For the first time, federal guidance explicitly advises avoiding artificial dyes, preservatives, and "non-nutritive" sweeteners—substances functional medicine has long identified as potential gut irritants.
Gut Health Focus: The new guidelines recommend fermented foods and fiber-rich whole foods to support a diverse microbiome, a core tenet of AIP.
Prioritizing Nutrient Density: Both systems emphasize an "organ-to-table" approach, prioritizing the most vitamin-rich protein and vegetable sources.
2. Similarities to the Mediterranean Diet
While the Mediterranean diet is often associated with olive oil, it is fundamentally about whole, unprocessed foods. The 2026 guidelines adopt their best features:

Healthy Fats over Refined Carbs: Both prioritize fats from whole foods (avocados, nuts, seeds, and fish) rather than relying on processed flour for energy.
Produce as a Daily Requirement: The new pyramid allocates a substantial portion to fruits and vegetables, ensuring that, while protein is the "base," the diet remains high in antioxidants.
Whole Grains Only: Just like the Mediterranean model, the new guidelines essentially "outlaw" refined white flour in favor of ancient and whole grains.
3. Similarities to Diets USED TO MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR
This is perhaps the biggest change in U.S. history. The 2026 guidelines lean heavily into the "Metabolic Health" movement:
The Protein Foundation: Like Low-Carb or Keto-style diets, the new pyramid recognizes that protein and fat provide greater satiety (feeling full) and more stable blood sugar than a grain-heavy diet.
Aggressive Sugar Limits: The new "10 grams per meal" sugar cap is a marked departure from prior practice and aligns with functional medicine’s goal of reducing insulin resistance.
Full-Fat Endorsement: By moving away from "low-fat" dairy, the guidelines acknowledge what low-carb advocates have long maintained: natural fats are not the enemy; processed sugars and refined carbohydrates are. This is a direct link to the guidelines:https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf

01/12/2026

Beyond Probiotics. Beyond Postbiotics.
ThaenaBiotic® is Next-Level Human-Derived Postbiotics—for gut resilience you can feel.

Scientific Approach

We start with fecal-derived samples from extraordinarily healthy human microbiomes—rigorously screened for medical history, lifestyle resilience, and minimal antibiotic use.
From their samples, we:

- Sterilize via patented high-heat sterilization (autoclaving) for safety
- Transform microbial metabolites via precise pH adjustment to prevent volatilization of short-chain fatty acids (butyrate)
- Stabilize through lyophilization into a shelf-stable powder that preserves full potency
- Combined with only organic citric acid to ensure safety and enable encapsulation in oral capsules

Because it all comes from humans—not lab beakers—you get the real-world diversity your gut craves.

Postbiotics as Supplements

Most gut-health products fit into one of three buckets:

→Prebiotics: Fibers that feed bacteria

→Probiotics: Lab-grown strains aiming to colonize

→Postbiotics: Fragments or heat-killed bits from those limited strains

ThaenaBiotic® redefines postbiotics—capturing the full spectrum of small-molecule signals produced by healthy human gut microbes.

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ThaenaBiotic®

Each capsule contains a complex array of postbiotic molecules:

SCFAs & Amino Acids: A dense mix of short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate and propionate) and amino acids (like leucine, tyrosine, and citrulline) fuel gut cells, support barrier integrity, and modulate gut-brain signaling—delivering foundational building blocks for intestinal and systemic resilience.
Bile Acids & Indole Derivatives: Secondary bile acids and indole compounds (like deoxycholate, UDCA, and indole-3-propionate) act as microbial signaling molecules that influence metabolism, immune balance, and neuroinflammation through host receptors like FXR, TGR5, and PXR.
>10,000 Unique Metabolites: Each capsule contains a fingerprint of over 10,000 postbiotic molecules—including hundreds never previously characterized—preserved from the human gut ecosystem without live microbes, and rich with therapeutic potential.

Why Take ThaenaBiotic?

Ready to optimize your gut’s performance? The future of microbiome support isn’t more microbes—it’s the right signals. Whether you’re:

• Supporting daily resilience
• Navigating travel stress
• Chasing your ideal morning rhythm

ThaenaBiotic® delivers those precise signals in a single daily capsule.

“ThaenaBiotic gave me the smoothest, wipe-optional bowel movement of my life.”— M.A., CA

01/08/2026

Oral Liposomal BPC-157+TB-500

Dual-Peptide Formula for Supporting Advanced Tissue Repair and Growth

Liposomal BPC-157+TB-500 is a powerful, fast-absorbing peptide complex that delivers two well-researched regenerative compounds—BPC-157, a 15-amino acid derivative naturally found in the human gut, and TB-500, the active region of the healing protein Thymosin Beta-4 (Tβ4). Together, these peptides offer a broad-spectrum solution to support acute and accelerated tissue healing, muscle repair and growth, vascular support, and longevity dynamics. Delivered using Quicksilver Scientific’s advanced liposomal delivery system, this formula enhances bioavailability and cellular uptake for rapid, systemic results.

WHO SHOULD TAKE BPC-157+TB-500:

BPC-157+TB-500 is ideal for patients requiring a more advanced and/or accelerated approach to acute healing and/or recovery. For individuals seeking support for tendon, ligament, muscle, joint, and connective tissue repair. Those seeking vascular and neurological support, and especially well-suited to athletes, post-operative patients, and individuals in need of accelerated healing in general.

Refrigerate upon receipt.

01/08/2026

The New Supplement Label: What's Ahead in 2020

Danielle Huntsman, MS, CNS, LDN

The New Supplement Label: What's Ahead in 2020
Starting in January 2020 the FDA will implement changes to U.S. Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels, which will require changes to be made to reflect current thinking on nutrition and consumer habits. Supplement labels have remained relatively unmodified since the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) which had specifications on supplement labels including: quantity, identification, weight of the proprietary blend (if containing one), nutrition information known as the supplement facts panel and an ingredient list.

These new regulations will have wide spread changes for many of the labels that you are familiar with. To review all the changes that are taking effect you can review the guidance from the FDA. For Integrative Therapeutics the most notable changes will be:

International Units (IU) to Metric Measurements

The unit of measure for vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E will be now be represented in micrograms or milligrams rather than International Units (IU).

Vitamin A was previously measured in IU but will now be measured in metric units, based on the ingredient's RAE (Retinol Activity Equivalents). Vitamin E, previously in IU will now be in milligrams (mg).

Vitamin D is now required on all labels and will be moving from IU to mcg on the label, but IU is still allowed to be listed in parentheses. You will see mcg as well as IU listed on all Integrative Therapeutics products that contain vitamin D. The conversion formula along with an example is shown below.


vitamin D conversion formulas
Folate Now Considered Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE)

Folate is now listed under a new unit of measure known as Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) and measured in micrograms (mcg). Previously, folic acid and folate were considered equivalent in dosage and quantity; this will be changing and will be listed on the label to reflect these changes. Folate contents will now be listed now as well as the source of folate.

*Example SFB

Definition of Dietary Fiber

Another significant change to the supplement facts panel relates to dietary fiber. Prior to the current update, dietary fiber, which includes both soluble and insoluble fiber, was allowed to be listed on supplement facts labels regardless of whether the type of fiber had been proven to benefit human health or not. The FDA is now seeking to establish more rigorous definitions of dietary fiber. Another new addition will be an increase in the daily reference value for dietary fiber, increasing from 25 grams per day to 28 grams per day. Therefore, the percent daily value on all supplement facts labels will reflect these new changes and requirements.

Dietary fiber is now defined by the FDA to have physiological effects that are beneficial to human health. Under the new regulations, dietary fiber still includes non-digestible carbohydrates that are naturally found in plants and fibers, which have been shown to have health benefits.

Isolated non-digestible carbohydrates, which align with the definition of dietary fiber, will be listed as dietary fiber on the label in addition to being included as part of the reported total carbohydrates. The following are the fibers (non-digestible, isolated, or synthetic) which are considered dietary fiber:

International Units (IUs) to metric measurements such as milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg)
The daily value of the nutrient Choline is now included on the supplement label
Change in nomenclature and calculation of folate
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is the only form of vitamin K that contributes towards the percent daily value (DV)
Updated definition of dietary fiber
The following isolated/synthetic fibers have not yet been officially added to the definition but the FDA has proposed that they will be added so Integrative will factoring them into our dietary fiber calculations:

Beta-glucan soluble fiber
Psyllium husk
Cellulose
Guar gum
Pectin
Locust bean gum
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Bottom Line

Some of our favorite formulas will look different on the label in the not-so-distant future, but in most cases, our original product formulas will not be changing. Because of changes to units, we will have to train ourselves and our patients to understand accurate dosing. Just like any significant change, you may find yourself referring to the "old way” for some time. However, the first time you recommend 125 mcg of Vitamin D rather than 5,000 IUs is when you will know you have adopted the new way.

01/05/2026

Before you inject children with a vaccine proven to actually increase risk of influenza + carry serious risks, give them Vitamin D.

From December 2008 through March 2009, researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving over 300 Japanese schoolchildren.

📢 Children who took a daily 1,200 IU supplement of vitamin D3 benefited from up to a 👉🏼60% reduction in the influenza A infection rate during the darkest months of the year.

Four times as many children in the placebo group developed the flu compared to the vitamin D3 group.

The D supplementation also lowered the likelihood of asthma attacks in children with asthma who had the flu.

(Note: A daily dose of 1,200 IU is quite low compared to current recommendations of vitamin D experts and amounts needed to optimize serum level. It also needs to be a very good form. Message me for the natural forms I use with my kids that have sufficiently raised their serum levels and reversed health issues.)

REF:

This study suggests that vitamin D(3) supplementation during the winter may reduce the incidence of influenza A, especially in specific subgroups of schoolchildren. This trial was registered at https://center.umin.ac.jp as UMIN000001373.

01/04/2026

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We’ve been taught to fear fever. To rush for Tylenol or ibuprofen at the first sign of a rising temperature. To believe that fever is dangerous, a sign that something is going terribly wrong inside the body.

But what if the exact opposite is true?

What if fever is not a malfunction — but a highly coordinated, intelligent biological response?

What if suppressing fever doesn’t help you heal — but actually gets in the way?

Let’s explore the full truth.

🧬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲?
Fever isn’t caused by the infection — it’s created by your body on purpose.

When your immune system detects a threat — whether that’s a virus, bacteria, parasite, or even toxins — it sends chemical messengers (called pyrogens) to the brain. These signals tell the hypothalamus (your internal thermostat) to turn up the heat.

Why?

Because higher temperatures help you survive.
• Heat slows down or kills pathogens that can’t replicate well above 100°F (37.8°C)
• Fever increases white blood cell activity, speeding up immune responses
• Fever mobilizes detox pathways like sweating and lymphatic drainage
• It enhances iron sequestration, hiding fuel from bacteria and viruses
• It can even trigger tumor regression, as seen in some cancer studies

This is not a chaotic accident. It’s orchestrated defense. Fever is not the enemy. It’s a vital terrain response that mobilizes everything from your lymph to your mitochondria — a sweeping internal reset.

🔥 Fever can also inhibit viral replication by stimulating interferon production — a natural antiviral compound. It raises nitric oxide levels and enhances heat-shock proteins that repair cells and degrade damaged proteins.

It’s part of your terrain’s ancient toolkit. Evolution preserved it for a reason.

⚠️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫?
When you take fever-reducing drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you’re short-circuiting your body’s strategy.

❌ You slow down immune function
❌ You extend the duration of the illness
❌ You increase viral shedding — meaning you're more contagious
❌ You may suppress important symptoms that are trying to guide you

And in children, frequent fever suppression has been linked to:
• Increased asthma and allergy rates
• Behavioral and neurological issues
• Gut lining damage (from NSAIDs)

By interrupting the body's healing program, we may feel temporary relief — but at the cost of longer, deeper dysfunction.

💊 Acetaminophen also depletes glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant. That weakens detox, impairs liver function, and increases vulnerability during illness.

🔥 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡? 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
Not all fevers are dangerous. In fact, most low-to-moderate fevers are beneficial and self-limiting.
Here’s a breakdown:
🌡️ 99–100.9°F (37.2–38.3°C) → Mild fever. Helpful, no need to treat.
🌡️ 101–103°F (38.4–39.4°C) → Moderate fever. Very effective immune range. Monitor for dehydration
🌡️ 103–104.9°F (39.5–40.5°C) → High but still generally safe in healthy people, monitor very closely. Consider prompt medical evaluation. While the brain usually prevents fever from going higher, it indicates a significant infection.
⚠️ 105°F+ (40.6°C+) → Very High. Seek emergency care if not taking fluids or neurological signs (confusion, lethargy) appear.

📏 Three "Gold Rules" to Keep in Mind:
1. The "103 Rule" for Adults: Most doctors recommend calling if a fever stays at or above 103°F (39.4°C), even if you feel "fine," just to ensure the underlying cause isn't serious (like a kidney infection or pneumonia).

2. The Under-3-Month Exception: For newborns (0–3 months), the "mild" range does not exist. Any re**al temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is a medical emergency because their immune systems cannot signal how sick they actually are.

3. The Behavior Check: If someone is alert and drinking fluids at 104°F, it is less urgent than someone who is confused or unable to wake up at 101°F. Always prioritize symptoms over the number.

If a fever breaks for 24 hours and then returns higher or with a worse cough, this is a major red flag for a secondary infection (like bacterial pneumonia following a virus).

🚨 More Tips on When to Seek Medical Advice
• Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, no urine, sunken eyes)
• Confusion, persistent vomiting, or difficulty breathing, stiff neck
• Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes

Febrile seizures are usually caused by the speed at which a temperature rises or falls, not the height of the temperature itself. Most are "simple" and do not cause long-term damage, though they are understandably terrifying for parents. Interestingly, they often occur right after a dose of Tylenol wears off and the fever 'spikes' back up.

💧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Instead of fearing fever, try supporting the process:

✅ Hydration – with minerals, broths, and electrolyte-rich herbal teas (like elderflower or chamomile)
✅ Rest – allow the body to redirect energy toward immune response
✅ Warmth – don’t “cool down” the body unless truly necessary. Chills often mean the body is still raising the internal set point.
✅ Sweating – is part of the detox. Use warming herbs (like yarrow, ginger, or peppermint) if appropriate to help release heat when the body is ready
✅ Skin-to-skin for babies – helps regulate temperature safely
✅ Observation, not panic – monitor signs of dehydration, breathing changes, or unusual unresponsiveness — but trust the process in most cases

🌿 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫
You don’t need to be passive. There are many ways to support the body terrain during a fever:

🌸 Elderflower – helps modulate fever and promote sweating
🌿 Yarrow – time-tested fever support herb
🌼 Chamomile or Lemon Balm – calms the nervous system, especially in children
🍋 Lemon–ginger–honey tea – supports detox and circulation
🧂 Sea salt (Jacobsen or Maldon) and lemon juice + warm water or coconut water – restore electrolytes naturally
🛁 Lukewarm baths (not cold) – for gentle cooling if fever is too high

Avoid cold compresses unless absolutely needed. Let the body rise and fall according to its intelligence.

💡 Bonus: Magnesium baths with Epsom salts can calm the nervous system and assist detoxification during recovery.

💥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Fever is part of your body’s terrain intelligence.

Each successful fever response:
• Strengthens immune memory
• Enhances future resilience
• Clears debris and dormant infections
• Improves lymph flow and drainage

Children who are allowed to experience natural fever cycles often develop more robust immunity and fewer chronic conditions later in life.
Suppressing every fever may rob the immune system of its most vital training ground.

🔥 Each fever is a rehearsal for the immune system — a practice run that builds adaptive strength. Take that away, and you may see more chronic issues later.

🧠 𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The fear of fever is cultural — not biological. It’s driven by:
• Pharmaceutical marketing
• Outdated myths about brain damage
• Profit-driven fear that disconnects us from the body’s wisdom

But across traditional medicine systems — from Ayurveda to Traditional Chinese Medicine to herbalism — fever was seen as a sacred fire: a time of purification, detox, and immune awakening.
It’s time we returned to that understanding.

The idea that “fever is dangerous” only took hold once over-the-counter drugs became profitable. Before that, fever was respected, not feared.

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01/04/2026

Shared!!

Mitochondria are not just power plants.
They are decision-makers.
They regulate inflammation, aging, and disease.

A quick breakdown:

🔵 Energy signaling, not just energy production
Mitochondria don’t just make energy.
They decide how energy is produced, where it’s used, and when cells change their behavior.
Energy itself acts as a signal that tells cells what to do.

🟣 Inflammation control
When mitochondria are damaged, they release internal components into the cell.
The immune system interprets these as danger signals and turns inflammation on, even without infection.

🟡 Aging regulation
As we age, cells become worse at clearing damaged mitochondria.
These dysfunctional mitochondria build up, increasing oxidative damage and low-grade inflammation that drives aging.

🟢 Why many diseases look different but share the same root
Neurodegenerative disease, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disease, sepsis, and cancer all involve failure of mitochondrial function.
Different organs. Same underlying problem.

🟠 Why “antioxidants” alone miss the point
The problem isn’t just damage.
It’s where the damage happens, why it happens, and whether the cell can remove the broken machinery afterward.

🔴 Why this changes how we think about health
You don’t treat dozens of unrelated diseases separately.
You support mitochondrial health—and multiple systems improve together.

What this all means:
• Mitochondria are control centers, not batteries
• Inflammation often starts as an energy problem
• Aging reflects declining cellular maintenance
• Many diseases are the same biology showing up in different tissues

Health isn’t just chemistry.
It’s how cells manage energy.
And mitochondria sit at the center of the system.

Doi:10.1038/s41392-025-02253-4

Several supplement-based formulas were specifically to up regulate the healthy production of mitochondria, and also work to down regulate or clear mitochondria that aren’t working correctly. If you’d like to have a conversation, stop by the store!!!