Gut Health, Longevity & Detox Hacks: The Science of Healing with Ritesh Bawri

Ben Greenfield

Mar 20, 2025

Episode description

In this episode with return guest and Indian entrepreneur Ritesh Bawri (you can check out our first show together here), you’ll get to explore the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being, how stress and eating habits impact digestion, and what can significantly improve gut function to prevent issues like leaky gut and autoimmune reactions. We discuss why there’s no perfect diet for everyone, how genetics and gut bacteria influence digestion, and how personalized testing can help identify the best foods for your body. Ritesh also breaks down why stool tests for bacteria, yeast, and parasites provide more useful insights than microbiome testing and how big data could eventually revolutionize gut health recommendations.

Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast or seeking answers to health concerns, this episode promises a wealth of valuable information to empower your journey to become a more boundless version of yourself.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/riteshbawri

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Episode description

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/riteshbawri

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prioritize stool tests over gut biome tests for actionable insights

Tests analyzing the genetic makeup of your gut microbiome may not be as useful as a simple stool test for parasites, yeast, and fungus due to a current lack of big data.

#microbiome

#testing

Utilize wearable technology for continuous blood pressure monitoring

A wearable bracelet from a company called Actia allows for continuous, real-time blood pressure monitoring, similar to how a CGM tracks glucose.

#blood-pressure

#wearables

Utilize dried urine tests for comprehensive hormone assessment

A dried urine test is considered the best method for assessing hormones as it shows fluctuations and metabolites throughout the day, superior to single-point blood or saliva tests.

#hormones

#testing

Introduce allergens early to build tolerance and prevent allergies

The surge in peanut allergies is partly because parents avoided giving peanuts to kids, preventing their bodies from building tolerance, which may also apply to the gluten-free trend.

#allergy

#children

Avoid strict elimination diets to maintain gut health

Strictly eliminating food groups can paradoxically weaken your gut over time by reducing the diversity of bacteria needed to digest a wide variety of foods.

#gut

#microbiome

Implement structured weekly detox protocol for optimal health

A weekly detox can involve taking a binder like activated charcoal, using G-forces from a trampoline, tapping lymph nodes, and using an infrared sauna.

#detox

#infrared

Utilize advanced peptides for gut and brain health

Specific formulas like Ultimate GI Repair (with BPC157, larazatide, KPV) and Neuro Regenerate (with Diexa, P21, Cmax) are mentioned as potent options for gut and brain health.

#gut

#peptides

Create a biologically friendly home with smart design choices

Creating a healthy living space involves mitigating invisible stressors like EMFs with shielding paint, using wired internet instead of WiFi, and installing advanced water and air filtration.

#EMF

#environment

Fuel long runs with ketones and amino acids, not sugar

To fuel long runs while avoiding gastric distress, use a mix of ketones, amino acids, electrolytes, and a small amount of a potato-based starch instead of traditional sugar gels.