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Mold Detoxification Protocol

A protocol for mold and mycotoxin illness that combines leaving or fixing the exposure, binders, detox support and immune support.

Evidence Score

38/100

Developer

Neil Nathan, Ritchie Shoemaker

Duration

Often 4 to 12 months, depending on exposure

Steps

10 phases

Used for

3 conditions

Protocol Overview

A protocol for mold and mycotoxin illness that combines leaving or fixing the exposure, binders, detox support and immune support. Builds on Shoemaker's approach with additional options. Prescription parts are decided by a licensed clinician.

Used For

Mold illness (CIRS)mycotoxin exposurechronic inflammation

Key Resources

Toxic by Neil Nathan, Surviving Mold by Ritchie Shoemaker, urine mycotoxin testing

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Severe constipation with binders, bile duct obstruction
Binders reduce absorption of medications and nutrients: separate by 2 or more hours
Pregnancy or breastfeeding: only with your clinician
Important Notes

Leaving the exposure matters most; detox support works poorly while exposure continues. Shoemaker proposes that certain HLA gene types raise susceptibility. Resistant staph in the sinuses (MARCoNS) is thought to keep inflammation going. Binders are used for months, not years. Many people report improvement once out of the moldy environment. Urine mycotoxin testing is debated, and CIRS is not widely accepted in mainstream medicine.

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EvidenceLow
Evidence Score38/100
Categorydetox
DurationOften 4 to 12 months, depending on exposure

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score (0 to 100) rates the strength of evidence from studies in people for the uses listed: higher means stronger, more consistent research. It does not measure safety. It is not medical advice.

For education, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician before you start, and never stop or change a prescribed medication without your prescriber.