Although an ayahuasca ceremony is a powerful experience that can change your life, it can also be challenging to prepare. Many people recommend different preparations, but the most common include avoiding pork and red meat, dairy products or anything fermented or aged, fried foods as well as excessive oil, alcohol, hot spice, sugar and salt. This should be done for a minimum period of 3-5 working days. You might be asking, “Why would anyone avoid such a wide range of foods while taking ayahuasca?” After some research, I discovered there was good scientific evidence supporting this diet. For more information you can visit this website.

Tyramine is a major component of pork, as well as foods that are aged or pickled, smoked, fermented, and smoked. Tyramine comes from the amino acids tyrosine and oleic acid. Mixing MAOIs (monoamine oxide inhibitors) drugs with foods high tyramine is dangerous. This is why MAOI drugs aren’t prescribed as often as they used to be a few decades ago by doctors. Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis cacao) contains at minimum three MAOI components. It is dangerous to eat foods high in tyramine during the days preceding an ayahuasca ceremony. You should also abstain for at least one week from all sexual activity before the ceremony. It is important to avoid sexual activity for at least one week before the ceremony. A ceremony requires energy and focus.

This diet is complicated because of the number of ingredients in so many foods that can be found in supermarkets in the United States. I found it easiest to follow the diet by buying fresh fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables and grains at home. I was not willing to take chances and I adhered to the diet. I was able to feel a tremendous amount of cleansing even though I followed the diet only for six days. I lost 8 pounds. I noticed a sharpening in my senses of smell and taste. I felt lighter and noticed that I was no longer feeling sluggish and stiff in my joints. Even if you’re not going to be participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony any time soon, this simple cleanse can make a huge difference for your mind, body, and soul. It’s easy to try it for a few days, and you will be amazed at how great it makes you feel.