Exposing The Flaws In Our Broken Healthcare System | Dr. Marty Makary

Mark Hyman

Aug 28, 2024

Episode description

Do you ever feel like the more meds you take, the worse you feel? The problem might lie in how our healthcare system operates. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marty Makary to tackle the alarming rise of colon cancer among young people, explore how our microbiome plays a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases, and discuss the unsettling influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical practices. From the impact of antibiotics on children to the hidden dangers of over-medication, we unpack the urgent need for more transparency and a shift towards addressing the root causes of illness.

In this episode, we discuss:

The alarming increase in colon cancer among young people
The microbiome's impact on overall health, from regulating the immune system to influencing mood and metabolism
The deep influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical research, education, and policy, often at the expense of patient care
The long-term health consequences of early antibiotic use in children
The overmedication of Americans, particularly children, and the need for a shift towards addressing root causes of diseases

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Episode description

In this episode, we discuss:

The alarming increase in colon cancer among young people
The microbiome's impact on overall health, from regulating the immune system to influencing mood and metabolism
The deep influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical research, education, and policy, often at the expense of patient care
The long-term health consequences of early antibiotic use in children
The overmedication of Americans, particularly children, and the need for a shift towards addressing root causes of diseases

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Bioptimizers, and Adapt.

Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.

Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to CozyEarth.com.

Get Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/hymanfree and get your FREE bottle today.

Get a free pouch of Bio-Avail Organ from Adapt Naturals—when you subscribe to Bio-Avail Multi. Visit AdaptNaturals.com/farmacy.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Reassess peanut avoidance to combat allergy epidemic

The American Academy of Pediatrics' past recommendation for mothers and children to avoid peanuts caused an eight-fold increase in peanut allergies, effectively igniting the epidemic.

#allergy

#children

Recognize C-section birth as a risk factor for early colon cancer

Being born by C-section is associated with an increased risk of developing colon cancer before the age of 50, according to a study in JAMA Surgery.

#cancer

#childbirth

Utilize Evivo probiotic to colonize infant gut

A specific baby probiotic called Evivo is unique because it has been shown to actually colonize the infant's gut, which is rare for most probiotics.

#gut

#probiotics

Beware GLP-1 drugs for potential muscle mass loss and frailty

A major long-term concern with GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic is that they may accelerate frailty by causing a profound loss of muscle mass, the number one predictor of longevity.

#GLP1

#muscle

Challenge control of medical education by a select few

The curriculum of every medical school in the United States is controlled by just 19 people who serve on the board of the private company that creates the licensing exams.

#education

#healthcare

Get tested for Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB to assess heart disease risk

Instead of relying on standard cholesterol panels, everyone should get their Lipoprotein(a) and Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) tested at least once for a much better prediction of heart disease risk.

#heart

#testing

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