Dr. Steven Gundry: How to Improve Gut Health
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Leading cardiothoracic surgeon and nutritional pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry joins us for a conversation on the importance of gut health, discussing bacteria within microbiomes, changes in food consumption, and the importance of meal times. We also discuss the benefits of fermentation, sparkling water, and the unfortunate side effects of nicotine.
Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is the Founder and Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine, and founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements.
After a distinguished surgical career as a professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, Dr. Gundry changed his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy, and The Longevity Paradox, along with national bestsellers The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution, and Unlocking the Keto Code, and has had more than 300 articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases.
He will also be releasing his next book Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health on January 9, 2024.
Pre-Order Gut Check ahead of its launch on January 9th: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/gut-check-steven-r-gundry-md?variant=41046789750818
What we discussed in the episode:
00:00 Defining the mind
05:20 What is toxoplasmosis?
09:45 How bacteria decides compatibility
12:44 Meditation changes your microbiome
15:46 The gut generates more bacteria than you think
20:04 Glyphosate, plastics and endocrine disruptors in food
24:25 Changes in food consumption
28:55 Animal vs Plant foods debate.
33:14 Health benefits of fermentation
35:28 Is sparkling water good for your gut?
38:09 Discovery of rapamycin and it’s benefits
43:39 The importance of meal times
50:20 How research can be unreliable
53:37 High polyphenol olive oil improves vascular health
56:02 The unfortunate benefits of nicotine
58:10 Book "Gut Check" out January 9th
Learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry
Gundry MD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ODXZL2r3XepieV0uoRjNA
Gundry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gundrymd/
Gundry MD line of Supplements and Food: https://gundrymd.com/
Gundry MD TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@gundrymd
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