50-agent master list of environmental toxicants/contaminants relevant to common or important exposure in the United States and Europe. I am using “common toxins” broadly to include toxic metals, persistent organic pollutants, pesticides, plastic-associated chemicals, combustion products, and VOCs.
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“Binders” we define as oral substances that remain largely in the gastrointestinal tract and adsorb, sequester, or ion-exchange specific compounds.
Top 25 environmental exposures associated with autoimmunity Rank Exposure Autoimmune associations Evidence 1 Crystalline silica SSc, RA, SLE, ANCA vasculitis ★★★★★ 2 Cigarette smoke RA, SLE, MS, Graves disease ★★★★★ 3 Trichloroethylene (TCE) Systemic sclerosis, SLE/autoimmune responses ★★★★½ 4 Organic solvents SSc, SLE, MS, systemic autoimmune disease ★★★★ 5 Mercury/methylmercury ANA/autoantibodies; autoimmune dysregulation ★★★★ 6
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APPENDIX
here is a practical framework for the 50 environmental toxicants. The ratings are comparative—not diagnostic thresholds—and “autoimmune” is deliberately separated from general immune effects because evidence for direct causation of autoimmune disease is much weaker for many chemicals.
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The strongest evidence supports an overall Mediterranean-style or MIND-style eating pattern, rather than one “superfood.” These patterns emphasize vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, fish, and minimally processed foods while limiting ultra-processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and excessive alcohol.
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There is a meaningful connection between emotional states, the nervous system, stress hormones, and immune function. But an important clarification is that having a negative emotion for a few hours does not “turn off” your immune system. The strongest evidence concerns persistent or repeated psychological stress and emotional distress, particularly when they disrupt sleep, behavior, cortisol regulation, or social connection.
For your specific goal—immune health + brain health + a healthy gut microbiome—I would build the food list around four overlapping properties:
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I have coauthored three books on mold. I appreciate the coauthors, Ritchie Shoemaker and Gary Rosen, for teaching me very useful information over 20 years ago. I am not “getting into mold.” I was helping and researching this intensely over 20 years ago. I am glad some are learning in recent years. The Removal of
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