Biotoxin Pathway, Key Players & VIP

If you read my previous blog, you have learned that 25% of the population have genetic susceptibility to becoming chronically ill from mold and environmental toxin exposure. When the mold and environmental toxins make their way into the bodies of these people, they stay in there and play havoc with the immune system. Their bodies can't get rid of them. It is like their bodies are fighting the flu, all the time, and cannot stop. The immune system constantly pumps out these little dudes called cytokines, and with them are where the problems lie. These cytokines, mess with many things downstream. The human body is not meant to handle the excessive production. Think of it like a beaver dam. Not only does the river stop flowing, but many other ecological consequences take place as well.

There are many key players that are affected downstream by the excessive cytokine production. You can see these key players by clicking this link to the biotoxin pathway. This list was most helpful to me when I started trying to wrap my mind around the disorder. I think it will help you too. There is also a flowchart that piggybacks off that link, if that is more your bag.

Note that one of the key players in the pathway is VIP, one of the compounds most affected by the excessive cytokine production. VIP administration has been helping the body regulate many other key players in the pathway, which has been helping people feel much better. I am on my way next week to see my doctor, Ritchie for the first administration of it. He will do some blood draws before, and some after to make sure it is working as it should. I will keep you all posted. Hopefully this can provide some relief!