How I Unf*cked My Gut: The High-T CEO Gut Protocol.

How gut dysfunction mimics low testosterone and why most men never fix the root cause. (From someone who spent years dealing with debilitating gut problems):

Famous philosopher, Hippocrates, once said:

“All disease starts in the gut.”

And for most men with low testosterone, the hidden culprit is poor gut health.

You can train hard every day…

You can eat "clean"…

You can swallow every supplement in the cupboard.

But if your gut is f*cked…

Your testosterone will never recover. Ever.

Trust me. I’ve been there.

I spent years with IBS.. constant gas.. irregular stools.. pain and discomfort.

Some days not going to the bathroom at all (gross I know but that was the sad reality).

And then, when I went to the doctor?

“Don’t worry. That’s normal. It happens… just eat more fiber and you’ll be fine.”

So that’s what I did…

Yet, my testosterone and health continued to plummet.

I felt more anxious and stressed than ever and I couldn’t understand why.

But what I will say is this:

Nothing destroys your productivity and romance quicker than a foggy and anxious mind.

The cause?

My gut.

That’s when it hit me.

Most men think their testosterone problem is hormonal.

But it’s not. It’s digestive.

Your testes, thyroid, and liver are all downstream of your gut.

If digestion is dysfunctional, everything else collapses: libido, energy, sleep, recovery, and resilience.

The truth?

Most gut advice isn't useless, it's dangerous.

And although I'm not the world's "Top Gut Expert"...

I’ve had my fair share of gut issues over the years.

Be it IBS, gas, irregular stools, constipation, or constant pain and discomfort...

And during that time, I invested a small fortune in specialist advice…

And tried what’s felt like hundreds of different remedies... be it pro-biotics, pre-biotics, FODMAP, etc.

I even got my stool tested using "Viome"... I thought it was the industry standard for stool analysis (what a scam that turned out to be).

And after all that time and investment.. do you know what ended up fixing my gut for good?

The Carnivore Hybrid nutrition template alongside a natural, gut health focused supplement stack.

That's what I'm about to share with you now.

So, if you've been struggling with discomfort for a while...

And you can't seem to figure out how best to get it fixed (permanently)...

Let’s dive in and get you the clarity you deserve and I'll do my best to sort that out for you.

8 Gut Health Myths That Are Castrating You

If you follow any of these, you’re not healing. Instead, you’re destroying your testosterone levels. I know this from my own experience with gut issues over the years.

1. “Probiotics fix everything.”

Most probiotics grow in large vats. They use GMO corn and chemical by-products.

The strains are lab-isolated. They are not ancestral, not native to your gut, and not contextually intelligent.

Worse?

They’re shipped dormant. They're stored unrefrigerated. And then, they're activated inside a gut that’s already inflamed. That’s a recipe for immune chaos.

Wrong strain(s) = histamine overproduction, bloating, brain fog, and paradoxical fatigue.

And even “right strain” = dependence without root-cause resolution. You don’t need more bugs.

You need a terrain those bugs want to live in. That won't be fixed with synthetic chemicals marketed as "healthy."

2. “Digestive enzymes are harmless.”

Most enzymes may seem “natural".

But 99% are derived from Aspergillus mold and fermented on harmful GMO grains.

Using it for a long time overrides your pancreas. It stops your body from making its own enzymes and leads to dependency on them.

This is biochemical learned helplessness.

Once your body gets used to outside help, it stops adjusting production based on internal signals.

Your gut health terrain then weakens, not strengthens.

You didn’t heal your digestion. You outsourced it.

That said, the nuance here is that the right enzymes can play a critical role in gut health restoration.

But the secret is animal derived enzymes (from pigs or cows), not plant-based. More on that later.

3. “Just Eat More Flax, Chia, and Clean Fiber Sources.”

You've been lied to. Fiber is not inherently healthy. Its utility is nuanced.

Within the context of a f*cked gut, fiber can actually make things A LOT worse (and fast).

The usual solutions, like nuts and seeds, are estrogenic. They also contain high amounts of phytic acid and lectins, which (ironically) can harm your gut.

For example, flax has lignans (phytoestrogens) that act like estrogen in the body. This can be especially troubling for men with high testosterone levels.

Chia has a lot of insoluble fiber. When your gut is messed up, this type of fiber doesn't ferment well and can irritate a damaged gut lining.

Both carry mold risk, block mineral absorption, and drive GI distress even more.

If you’re bloated, puffy, or constipated... trust me: these “clean” seeds are making it worse.

I don’t agree with all of it but… if you want a great book to read about the lies we’ve been sold about fiber’s utility, the “Fiber Menace” is fantastic.

4. “Magnesium glycinate helps you sleep.”

How many times do we all hear: "More magnesium!"

Andrew Huberman: "Take magnesium threonate; it'll change your life."

Dr. Peter Attia: "Take magnesium glycinate; it'll change your life."

And I know it's all well-meaning and glycinate sounds gentle. But it’s a synthetic chelator derived from glycine and industrial magnesium salts.

In other words... It’s built in a lab, not in nature. Why is that a problem?

If it isn't third-party tested (and most aren't), you might be exposing yourself to harmful residues without knowing.

And then... you have to ask yourself... since when did magnesium glycinate exist anywhere in nature?

It doesn't.

It does not exist in isolated form; it always comes with other nutrients.

Magnesium is a mineral that works best when paired with other minerals. This helps your body absorb it better.

When you put all these factors together, plus you throw in the weakness of your gut, it’s clear why magnesium glycinate doesn’t work (or any synthetic supplement for that matter).

Taking any mineral or vitamin in isolation is dangerous.

It will inflame the gut, disrupt mineral balance, and tax detox pathways. Especially when taken at night without the right cofactors (like other foods or synergistic nutrients).

For example:

An orchestra doesn't shine by relying only on the violins. It plays its best when all instruments work together in harmony. The same principle applies to the food and supplements you consume.

You don’t need a synthetic sedative. You need nervous system balance.

5. “Charcoal detoxes you.”

Charcoal doesn’t “detox." It absorbs with great intensity.

Great if you’re poisoned, but it can cause serious harm if used incorrectly.

It binds everything: toxins, yes… but also minerals, bile salts, nutrients, and medications.

Use it too often, and you’ll drain your electrolyte bank and impair your body’s own detox rhythms.

You’ll feel light… because you’re depleted.

Detox isn’t about wiping the slate. It’s about restoring flow and terrain.

Charcoal is a panic button, not a protocol.

6. “Drink more water.”

Sure, hydration is key.

But 99% of you are approaching hydration wrong.

In more ways than you might think.

Tap water is laced with fluoride, chlorine, BPA, and microplastics.

You are bathing your gut in chemical castration.

Plastic bottles in hot cars turns into estrogen bombs.

Tap water from city pipes is Loaded with Pharmaceutical runoff, glyphosate, and PFAS.

All chemicals and toxins that are ruining your gut function.

And the part that shocks men the most?

Even “clean” water… if consumed in excess… dilutes stomach acid and wrecks digestion.

Water matters… But what kind, when, and how much matter 10x more.

Pro-Tip: If you want your digestion to improve by 50-80% within 7 days, never consume liquids with meals (leave one hour either side of meals to drink).

7. “Kombucha and kefir rebuild your flora.”

Wrong again.

These unregulated fermentation projects contain histamine-producing bacteria, mold spores, and volatile yeasts.

In an inflamed gut, they cause mast cell activation. This leads to bloating, diarrhea, brain fog, and anxiety.

You think you're restoring the gut... you're actually declaring microbial war.

And the worst part?

Most Kombucha or kefir you buy in the grocery store is fake.

For it to be real, it needs to be unpasteurized. And in most US States (and countries globally), it’s illegal to sell unpasteurized goods.

So unless you’re fermenting it yourself in a pristine environment with ancestral strains or you’ve got a trusted local source... skip it.

8. “A vegan cleanse will detox you.”

This will trigger a lot of people but when your gut is f*cked...

Green juices are not healthy; they're toxic.

Oxalates from spinach and beets, lectins from grains and legumes, and phytoestrogens from soy and flax don’t “cleanse” you…

They poison your mitochondria, irritate your gut, and disrupt your endocrine system.

Short-term: weight loss.

Long-term: hormone collapse.

There’s a reason why every high-functioning ancestral society centered their diet on organs, broth, animal fats, and slow-cooked tubers... not green juice.

The crème de la crème of gut health protectors are animal fats and well-sourced fermented goods.

Most Men Fix the Wrong Problem.

They blame aging….

They chase biohacks…

They inject TRT….

They “optimize” everything (except digestion).

But the gut is your command center:

• Disrupts nutrient absorption (goodbye zinc, B12, magnesium)

• Crushes thyroid conversion (T4 → T3 failure)

• Elevates inflammation (blocks androgen receptors)

• Clogs liver detox (builds estrogen, suppresses bile)

Result?

You stay puffy, tired, numb, weak, and frustrated.

And you wonder why nothing’s working.

The fix?

The High-T CEO: TestoGut Protocol.

This isn’t a cleanse….

It’s not another probiotic scam or overpriced gut course…

This is a terrain-based gut restoration system for men who want real testosterone recovery without synthetics, without dogma, and without poisoning their biology.

You won’t find kombucha, magnesium glycinate, or “GI greens” here.

What you will find is a clinical-grade, testosterone-preserving gut repair system designed for serious men over 40 who want to:

• Flatten their gut

• Fix their sleep

• Reclaim libido

• And finally absorb what they eat

Because if your gut’s inflamed, your hormones are broken.

No stack, no injection, and no amount of willpower will fix that.

5 Reasons The TestoGut Protocol Works When Others Fail:

1. It’s terrain-first, not bug-first.

   Probiotics and enzymes patch over dysfunction. This protocol heals the soil, not the symptoms.

2. It targets your testosterone system directly.

   Your liver clears estrogen, your gut recycles it, and your testicles depend on both. This protocol restores that axis.

3. It’s built for male biology.
   No phytoestrogens, no moldy fibers, and no synthetic garbage. Every input is aligned to testosterone-driven physiology.

4. It’s ruthlessly low-toxin.
   Every ingredient is vetted for purity, origin, and toxic burden with zero synthetic excipients and zero gut disruptors.

5. It’s field-tested on high-performing men.
   This protocol has been used successfully on CEOs, ex-athletes, and disciplined operators who needed sustainable, high-ROI restoration.

   Protocol Snapshot: What It Does In 20 Seconds

• Flushes endotoxins and estrogen via clay, raw carrot, and bitters

• Seals the gut wall with colostrum, marshmallow, and elm

• Restores bile + digestion with bitters and liver tinctures

• Rebuilds nutrient absorption for T-critical vitamins like A, D, E, K

• Fixes the morning-to-night rhythm that governs bowel flow, sleep, and sex drive

It’s deliberately designed to help reset the gut for men who want real testosterone that actually lasts… not more pharma band-aids or synthetic dependency.

Full Protocol Breakdown:

What You’ll Need (The TestoGut Essentials).

Before you begin, gather the following:

1. Foundational Terrain Scrub

• Organic raw carrot (daily, upon waking - 30 minutes away from any food)

• Food-grade bentonite clay (¼ tsp) - I use Zeo Health (no aff).

• Half an organic citrus peel (must be washed)

2. Immune + Gut Wall Rebuild

• Mt. Capra Goat Colostrum — stronger than bovine, better tolerated

  • Optional: second dose before bed for deep overnight repair

• Whole-Food Vitamin C (Acerola and Camu Camu) — for collagen repair + antioxidant defense

• Desiccated Oysters (Marine Health or Nutriest) — Highly bioavailable zinc source to help restore gut integrity.

3. Mucosal Shield + Liver Reset

• USDA Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder — gut lining restoration.

• USDA Oranic Marshmallow Root — gut lining restoration.

• Dr. Mercola Digestive Bitters — primes digestion and bile flow

• Herb Pharm Liver Health Tincture — opens detox pathways

• Virgin Coconut Oil — antimicrobial support + gut lining nourishment

• Thorne Multi-Enzyme — primes digestion and bile flow.

4. Gut Lining Toxin Cleanse

• Herb Pharm Cilantro — heavy metals removal.

• Herb Pharm Dragon’s Blood — heavy metals removal.

All ingredients should be organic, 3rd party tested, mold-free, and as close to ancestral sourcing as possible. No synthetics, no fillers, and no biotech toxins.

TestoGut Protocol — Daily Timing & Dosage Map (30-Day Terrain Reset for High-T Men)

1. Foundational Terrain Scrub

Immediately Upon Waking (Empty Stomach)

• Raw Carrot – 1 whole, organic, unpeeled, washed. Chew thoroughly.

• Bentonite Clay – ¼ tsp Zeo Health clay, dry or mixed in 1 oz filtered water.

• Citrus Peel – ½ organic lemon/orange peel (must be washed). Eat or chew slowly.

No food or drink (except water) for 30 minutes after.

2. Immune + Gut Wall Rebuild

Mid-Morning or With First Meal

• Goat Colostrum (Mt. Capra) – 1 tsp in 2 oz warm water.

• Whole-Food Vitamin C (Camu Camu / Acerola) – 1 tsp in water or tea.

• Desiccated Oysters (Marine Health/Nutriest) – 3–6 capsules (as per bottle or per zinc bloodwork).

Optional: Pre-Bed (Empty Stomach)

• Goat Colostrum (Second Dose) – 1 tsp in warm water (no food 1 hr before or after).

3. Mucosal Shield + Liver Reset

Pre-Lunch (Empty or Light Stomach)

• Slippery Elm Bark Powder – 1 tsp in 6–8 oz warm water.

• Marshmallow Root – 2 capsules or 1 tbsp steeped in tea for 10+ mins.

• Digestive Bitters (Mercola) – 1 dropper 15 mins before eating (hold under tongue or dilute in water).

• Liver Health Tincture (Herb Pharm) – 1 dropper after bitters or with meal.

• Virgin Coconut Oil (Garden of Life) – 1 tbsp with lunch or root-based meal.

• Thorne Multi-Enzyme – 1–2 caps with your largest meal (ideally lunch).

4. Gut Lining Toxin Cleanse

Late Afternoon / Evening (Away From Meals)

• Cilantro Tincture (Herb Pharm) – 1 dropper in water (start 3x/week, build to daily).

• Dragon’s Blood (Herb Pharm) – 1 dropper in water or tea (alternate days or stack with cilantro).

Tactical Notes

• No liquids 30 minutes before or after meals.

• Store all tinctures + powders in cool, dark place (avoid heat/light).

• Avoid all synthetic supplements during this protocol — they interfere with terrain healing (so put your existing stack on pause for 90 days).

• Colostrum and clay must always be taken away from food and supplements.

• If sensitive, reduce to every other day before building to daily rhythm.

• Consistency > dosage. Stick to the rhythm.

What to Expect When You Run This Protocol

• Fewer cravings, flatter gut (you should notice a tangible difference within 2 weeks).

• Deeper sleep, fewer bathroom disruptions (happier liver = less interrupted sleep).

• Stronger morning erections (happy wife).

• Better mental clarity and motivation (become radically more productive in your job).

• Less food sensitivity, more digestion confidence (no more daily worry).

It doesn’t take 6 months. You should feel a significant shift in 7–14 days if you do it properly.

But as I mentioned at the start, this will only work alongside following the Carnivore Hybrid Nutrition Template so make sure you’re familiar with that before starting.

Las Thing:

You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Blocked.

Fix your gut... and everything else returns:

• Morning wood

• Stable energy

• Flat stomach

• Clear brain

• Deep sleep

• Real motivation

This is the biological renaissance no one talks about.

And if you'd rather keep outsourcing your health to Shopify stack peddlers and TikTok gut bros, be my guest…

But if you're ready to rebuild the system that drives everything...

Start here. Hope this helps.

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See you in my next post.

— Simmo

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Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, fitness, or professional health advice. I am not a licensed healthcare professional, and my content reflects personal opinions or general information, not expert recommendations. Always consult a qualified physician, dietitian, or other licensed professional before making any changes to your health, diet, or exercise regimen. Following or applying any information from this content is at your own risk, and Tom Simmons is not liable for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from its use. For personalized advice, please seek guidance from a certified professional.