The Superfoods That Are Killing You – Teri Cochrane

Dave Asprey

Jan 25, 2024

Episode description

Today, we’re digging into specifics about food that you haven’t heard on the show before. This one may very well influence you to rethink your “healthy” diet and change how you feel about food completely. To get there, I’m excited to welcome back Teri Cochrane, an integrative practitioner and pioneer in personalized healthcare. 

Teri is the founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute® and developer of The Cochrane Method®, a future-facing algorithm for decoding the human body. Teri is also one of the world’s leading experts on dietary amyloids, which is a topic I love talking about.

In today’s episode, we get into what amyloids are and how they turn on viruses, cause cancer, and shorten our lives. We also explore the dangers of oxalates and histamines, plus hacks to reduce and release them. Teri and I both have our own recipes for releasing oxalates that you can try at home (they’re surprisingly simple). 

We talk about how dirty poultry is killing us—and how superfoods like kale and almonds aren’t any better. We break down the benefits of regenerative farming, and share ways to make your dollar stretch if you can’t afford grass-fed meat. Plus, Teri tells us what she personally eats. 

(00:02:01) The Big 4 Metabolic Impairments

(00:08:21) The Dangers of Oxalates

(00:12:02) The Fifth Disruptor: Histamine

(00:16:22) Becoming Your Own Body Interpreter

(00:28:41) How Do We Get Off Oxalates?

(00:35:41) Dave’s Recipe for Releasing Oxalates

(00:44:40) Hacks for Histamines

(00:50:32) Amyloid 101: What You Should Know

(00:56:56) Should You Beware of B6?

(00:59:54) What’s the Best Kind of Protein?

Sponsors

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Resources

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

Website: tericochrane.com

Instagram: @tericochranebeyondnutrition

YouTube: @TeriCochrane

The Global Sustainable Health Institute: globalsustainablehealthinstitute.com

Read: The Wildatarian Diet by Teri Cochrane 


Episode description

Today, we’re digging into specifics about food that you haven’t heard on the show before. This one may very well influence you to rethink your “healthy” diet and change how you feel about food completely. To get there, I’m excited to welcome back Teri Cochrane, an integrative practitioner and pioneer in personalized healthcare. 

Teri is the founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute® and developer of The Cochrane Method®, a future-facing algorithm for decoding the human body. Teri is also one of the world’s leading experts on dietary amyloids, which is a topic I love talking about.

In today’s episode, we get into what amyloids are and how they turn on viruses, cause cancer, and shorten our lives. We also explore the dangers of oxalates and histamines, plus hacks to reduce and release them. Teri and I both have our own recipes for releasing oxalates that you can try at home (they’re surprisingly simple). 

We talk about how dirty poultry is killing us—and how superfoods like kale and almonds aren’t any better. We break down the benefits of regenerative farming, and share ways to make your dollar stretch if you can’t afford grass-fed meat. Plus, Teri tells us what she personally eats. 

(00:02:01) The Big 4 Metabolic Impairments

(00:08:21) The Dangers of Oxalates

(00:12:02) The Fifth Disruptor: Histamine

(00:16:22) Becoming Your Own Body Interpreter

(00:28:41) How Do We Get Off Oxalates?

(00:35:41) Dave’s Recipe for Releasing Oxalates

(00:44:40) Hacks for Histamines

(00:50:32) Amyloid 101: What You Should Know

(00:56:56) Should You Beware of B6?

(00:59:54) What’s the Best Kind of Protein?

Sponsors

Calroy Arterosil & Vascanox Bundle | Head over to calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount.

Resources

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

Website: tericochrane.com

Instagram: @tericochranebeyondnutrition

YouTube: @TeriCochrane

The Global Sustainable Health Institute: globalsustainablehealthinstitute.com

Read: The Wildatarian Diet by Teri Cochrane 


Mindsip insights from this episode:

Choose P5P form of vitamin B6 to avoid receptor clogging

The common synthetic form of B6, pyridoxine HCl, largely clogs receptors for the active form, so you should use the P5P form instead.

Recognize spike protein's role in oxalate production

The spike protein has been shown in clinical literature to create oxalates in the body, mirroring the effects of other major metabolic disruptors.

Avoid crowded animal meat to reduce inflammatory protein intake

The stress from crowding causes animals to create indigestible, inflammatory proteins called amyloids, which are then passed on to humans through meat.

Reconsider almond consumption to reduce stroke risk

Contrary to old advice, eating almonds can now potentially increase stroke risk by creating oxalate crystals that may lead to blood clots.

Eat counter-seasonally to reduce histamine load

To manage histamine load, avoid foods that are being pollinated during that season, such as tree nuts in the spring or grasses in the summer.

Avoid high-dose vitamin C to prevent health risks

High doses of vitamin C, especially from IVs, can increase your oxalate burden and also increase iron absorption, which can lead to amyloid formation.

Identify histamine response to lemon juice for joint pain relief

If you experience joint pain after drinking lemon juice, it may be due to a histamine release rather than a direct issue with the acid or oxalates.

Use activated charcoal to prevent negative reactions from uncertain meals

Taking activated charcoal before and after a meal you're uncertain about can act as a binder and antihistamine, preventing negative reactions.

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