Protocolstoxicity
toxicityModerate

Cholestyramine (Mold Detox)

Prescription bile sequestrant that binds mycotoxins and biotoxins in the gut for elimination.

Evidence Score

71/100

Developer

Ritchie Shoemaker

Duration

3-6 months typical, ongoing if reexposure

Steps

10 phases

Conditions

3 targeted

Protocol Overview

Prescription bile sequestrant that binds mycotoxins and biotoxins in the gut for elimination. Part of Shoemaker CIRS protocol for chronic inflammatory response syndrome from mold.

Conditions Treated

Mold illness (CIRS)mycotoxin exposurebile toxin elimination

Key Resources

Surviving Mold by Ritchie Shoemaker, survivingmold.com, certified CIRS practitioners

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Bile duct obstruction, severe constipation, nutrient deficiencies (take vitamins separately), intestinal obstruction
Important Notes

Shoemaker developed CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) diagnosis and treatment. Cholestyramine binds mycotoxins in enterohepatic circulation for elimination. Requires prescription. Very constipating. Must remove from mold exposure first. Controversial in mainstream medicine but established in environmental medicine. CIRS protocol is complex multi-step process. Insurance may not cover.

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EvidenceModerate
Evidence Score71/100
Categorytoxicity
Duration3-6 months typical, ongoing if reexposure

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