youngsinatra
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There are some main points I have learned from the protocol. It may not be correct, but at least the way I internalized it in my framework of thinking on this matter.
The importance of bile flow / fiber / bowel movements.
Retinol is broken down by the liver and then released into bile acids. Those bile acids need to be bound by fiber in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent re-absorption in the lower fractions of the intestine, which not only contains retinol but other waste products as well. Ray promotes cooked mushrooms or the raw carrot salad to bind estrogen, which is also excreted by liver into the bile. Without good transit time and without sufficient fiber you can re-absorb the things your liver wants to get rid off.
Garrett Smith promotes fiber for that reason and activated charcoal in some instances.
He also thinks that having regular bowel movements (minimum 1 per day, better 2 per day and optimal after each big meal) is of primary importance for detoxification in general.
The importance of bile flow / fiber / bowel movements.
Retinol is broken down by the liver and then released into bile acids. Those bile acids need to be bound by fiber in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent re-absorption in the lower fractions of the intestine, which not only contains retinol but other waste products as well. Ray promotes cooked mushrooms or the raw carrot salad to bind estrogen, which is also excreted by liver into the bile. Without good transit time and without sufficient fiber you can re-absorb the things your liver wants to get rid off.
Garrett Smith promotes fiber for that reason and activated charcoal in some instances.
He also thinks that having regular bowel movements (minimum 1 per day, better 2 per day and optimal after each big meal) is of primary importance for detoxification in general.