A Healthy Gut Can Reverse Disease – Dr. Steven Gundry

Dave Asprey

Jan 9, 2024

Episode description

I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Steven Gundry to The Human Upgrade for his sixth appearance, a tribute to his remarkable insights and ongoing research.

Dr. Gundry, a true pioneer, is renowned for his books like "The Plant Paradox" and his groundbreaking work on lectins, changing how we understand our body's reaction to food. He's also a top cardiothoracic surgeon and a leader in robotic cardiac surgery, with over two decades of research into the microbiome, using diet and nutrition as key treatment tools. His book, "Unlocking the Keto Code," and his wellness line, GundryMD, have made significant impacts in health and nutrition.

In this episode, we dive into cutting-edge research from his new book “Gut Check.” Dr. Gundry discusses the microbiome's connection to disease, and gut health's role in hormone regulation, crucial for mental health during menopause. He'll also share insights on dietary choices, the truth about parasites, and nicotine's unexpected role in longevity.

Dr. Gundry's transformative wisdom bridges traditional and alternative medicine. A big thank you to him for another enlightening visit. Thanks for joining us on this journey of discovery!

(00:00:22) The Latest Research on How To Reverse Disease

(00:10:16) The Link Between Leaky Gut & Gluten

(00:16:50) Debunking Blue Zones

(00:19:28) What Meat Products You Should Eat & Avoid

(00:23:43) The Latest Data on New 5GC, 5AC & Fermented Meat

(00:34:27) The Real Issue with Oxalates & How To Boost Your Defenses

(00:41:33) How the Microbiome Influences Hormones & Menopause

(00:48:10) What Foods Have the Highest Risk for Parasites According to Dr. Gundry

(00:55:11) Benefits & Risks of Berberine

(00:58:21) The Surprising Truth About Nicotine & Longevity

(01:09:11) The Downside to Too Much Olive Oil

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Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Read: Gut Check by Dr. Steven Gundry

Website: drgundry.com

Podcast: The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid red meat to prevent immune system attacks on blood vessels and joints

The sugar molecule Neu5Gc from red meat gets incorporated directly into your blood vessels and joints, causing your immune system to attack them.

#immune-system

#red-meat

Ferment meats and age cheeses to eliminate harmful Neu5Gc

The process of fermenting meats to make traditional sausages or aging hard cheeses like Parmesan eliminates the harmful Neu5Gc molecule because bacteria consume it.

#bacteria

#fermentation

Avoid chicken for better omega-6 to omega-3 balance

Even organic, free-range chicken is often fed corn and soy, resulting in an inflammatory omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 25-to-1, making it like an 'ear of corn with feathers'.

#omega-3

#omega-6

Reverse gluten sensitivity by repairing leaky gut

By repairing a leaky gut over nine months to a year, you can eliminate antibodies to wheat components and retrain your immune system to no longer react to gluten.

#gluten

#leaky-gut

Address glyphosate's impact on mental health by protecting gut bacteria

Glyphosate can cause anxiety and depression by targeting the tryptophan pathway in gut bacteria, which is essential for producing serotonin.

#mental-health

Understand gut microbiome's role in SSRI effectiveness

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) don't primarily work on the brain but rather by changing the composition of your gut microbiome.

#antidepressants

#microbiome

Boost vitamin C levels by consuming olive oil

Consuming olive oil can double your body's vitamin C levels because it appears to activate a dormant gene responsible for endogenous vitamin C production.

#olive-oil

#vitamin-C

Investigate smoker longevity paradox in high-antioxidant diets

In longevity hotspots like Sardinia and Ikaria, it is the male smokers who live the longest, suggesting nicotine may have benefits when combined with a high-antioxidant diet.

#antioxidants

#longevity

Understand gut bacteria's role in hormone production

A field called microbial endocrinology shows that the microbiome is in charge of producing most hormones, such as serotonin and the 'love hormone' oxytocin.