Toxins We Create Inside
From LPS and histamine overload to yeast, parasite waste and beta‑glucuronidase, we uncover the toxins your gut is making and support your body to clear them
Toxins We Create – Not Just What We Eat
Your gut can be your best friend – or your worst enemy. It’s not just about the toxins you’re exposed to from the outside; it’s also about the compounds your own gut can generate when things are out of balance.
When the microbiome, gut lining and liver are under pressure, your body can start to produce and recirculate internal “toxins” that keep you inflamed, foggy and exhausted – even if you’re eating well.
On this page we’ll explore some of the key internal toxins we look for and how they relate to symptoms across the gut, brain and hormones.
It’s Not Just What You Eat. It’s What Your Gut Does With It.
Your digestive system is constantly processing food, hormones and waste products. When the system is working well, your gut helps to neutralise and eliminate what you don’t need.
But when the gut microbiome is unbalanced, the lining is leaky, or detox pathways are overloaded, the gut can start to generate and recycle internal toxins that affect:
- Gut symptoms – bloating, pain, reflux, irregular bowels
- Brain function – brain fog, low mood, anxiety
- Hormones – PMS, perimenopause symptoms, weight shifts
- Immune balance – skin issues, joint pain, autoimmunity
These are some of the hidden drivers we look for in our gut healing plans.
Key Internal Toxins We Look For
These are some of the compounds we assess in stool, blood and other functional tests when we're investigating the "toxic load" generated inside your own gut.
LPS (Endotoxin)
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are toxins from certain gut bacteria. Think of them as toxic fumes from "bad bugs". When your gut lining is leaky and LPS escapes into the bloodstream, it can:
Drive systemic inflammation, cloud your thinking, affect mood and contribute to metabolic issues.
Histamine Overload
Histamine is your body's internal "alarm bell". You need it to respond to threats, but too much, for too long can lead to:
Headaches, flushing, itching, sinus issues, anxiety, palpitations, disturbed sleep and gut upset.
If your gut and liver can't break histamine down properly, it's like an alarm that never stops ringing.
Yeast & Parasite Waste
Unwanted microbes don't just "live" in the gut – they produce chemical waste that your body then has to deal with.
These by‑products can put pressure on detox pathways, disrupt immune balance and contribute to:
Brain fog, fatigue, gut pain, skin issues and a sense of being "toxic" despite healthy habits.
Beta‑Glucuronidase
Beta‑glucuronidase is a bacterial enzyme that acts like a hormone recycling machine. When levels are high, it can:
Unpack hormones your body was trying to eliminate – especially oestrogen – sending them back into circulation and contributing to imbalances, PMS, breast tenderness and mood swings.
Where This Fits in Your Gut Plan
We don’t look at internal toxins in isolation. They’re part of a bigger picture that includes your liver, hormones, nervous system and day‑to‑day symptoms.