Steven Gundry 6 sources tracked
American cardiothoracic surgeon turned nutrition author, known for diet books centered on lectins and the host of The Dr. Gundry Podcast.
About Steven Gundry →
Steven R. Gundry is an American physician and author who trained as a cardiothoracic surgeon before shifting his focus to nutrition and diet-based approaches to chronic disease. He founded the International Heart and Lung Institute and the Center for Restorative Medicine in California, where he sees patients. He is best known for popular diet books including "The Plant Paradox," which argues that plant compounds called lectins contribute to a range of health problems, and for subsequent books on diet, the microbiome, and aging. He hosts The Dr. Gundry Podcast, where he interviews guests on nutrition, gut health, and longevity.
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Use activated charcoal alongside fasting to bind heavy metals and organopesticides released from fat.
“taking chlorella tablets and activated charcoal
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Use apple pectin — readily available, cheap, and a great prebiotic.
“apple pectin... another great prebiotic
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Eat artichoke hearts/artichokes — rich in inulin prebiotic.
“really present in artichoke hearts and artichokes
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Get a sleep study; at-home sleep studies and monitors are now widely available for diagnosing sleep apnea.
“there are many sleep labs that now do at-home studies
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Stop eating about three hours before bed so blood flow is available for the brain's glymphatic wash cycle during deep sleep.
“stop eating about three hours before you go to bed
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Basil seeds likely don't break a fast and help with satiety and feeding gut microbes.
“I suspect basil seeds will not break your fast
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Eat Belgian endive for its inulin prebiotic content.
“In frisee, in Belgian endive
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Black coffee with no sweeteners is fine during fasting and may even support energy and mental focus.
“Black coffee or tea with no sweeteners are the real deal
TD▶ 17:00DosageNo sweeteners; no milk (contains sugar)CaveatsAdding heavy cream cancels polyphenol availabilityCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Darken the bedroom with light-blocking shades.
“Get light blocking shades
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Wear blue light blocking glasses when watching screens, especially before bed; cheap clip-on or over-glasses versions are fine.
“put on a pair of blue blocking glasses
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Prefer pure C8 (caprylic acid) MCT oil as it's the most efficient at producing ketones.
“look for MCT C8 MCT. That's the most ketogenic
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Chestnut mushrooms are great to eat, including the stems, just like other mushrooms.
“chestnut mushrooms are great
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Prefers chicory root over inulin as a prebiotic fiber for bodybuilders on cutting diets to support gut bacteria.
“Chicory root rather than inulin are my go-to
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If doing a prolonged water fast, take chlorella tablets to bind heavy metals.
“taking chlorella tablets and activated charcoal
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Some patients require high-dose CoQ10 (around 600 mg/day) to reach adequate blood levels; verify with blood testing.
“600 milligrams of CoQ10 every day to get adequate levels
TD▶ 5:40DosageUp to 600 mg/day, dose adjusted to blood levelsCaveatsPatient-specific; need blood monitoring; beware cheap internet CoQ10 that may be fraudulentCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
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During commercials, do a plank against the couch.
“do a plank against the couch
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CPAP is the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea, reducing apneic episodes, lowering blood pressure, and improving energy.
“it is the gold standard
TD▶ 44:40DosageTitrated pressure via sleep studyCaveatsCompliance, mask fit, and travel can be issuesCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Do deep knee bends while brushing your teeth twice a day for exercise snacking.
“do deep knee bends when you're brushing your teeth
TD▶ 25:45DosageDuring teeth brushing, twice dailyCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
If you consistently have floating stools, start taking digestive enzymes with meals — both bile acids and pancreatic enzymes — to address possible enzyme insufficiency.
“start taking digestive enzymes with your meals
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Electrolyte powders don't break a fast, as long as they avoid added sugars or fake sugars.
“electrolyte powders are great, and they do not break a fast
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Consume about a liter per week (a shot daily) of extra virgin olive oil for polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol that improve blood vessel flexibility.
“have a shot of olive oil every day
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A 5-day low-calorie vegan fast once a month duplicates water-fast benefits without the heavy metal/pesticide release risks.
“five-day low-calorie vegan fast once a month
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Fermentation eliminates Neu5Gc from dairy, making fermented cheeses, yogurt, and kefir preferable to unfermented dairy.
“if you ferment it... that is gone
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Consume goat/sheep/water buffalo dairy products fermented (yogurt, cheese, kefir) for MCTs (up to 30%).
“make sure you have your goat dairy products fermented
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Eat fermented seaweed as an alternative way to obtain brown seaweed benefits.
“you can eat fermented seaweed
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Flax seeds are an alpha-linolenic acid source for heart health.
“It's present in flax seeds
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In northern latitudes without morning sun, use a bright light source in the morning; also helps seasonal affective disorder.
“consider getting yourself a bright light source for a morning
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Take high-allicin or fermented garlic daily to preserve the glycocalyx lining of blood vessels.
“I take high allicin garlic every day, literally for the last 30 years
TD▶ 3:00DosageDaily; fermented (e.g., Kyolic) or high-allicin extractCaveatsCooking inactivates allicinCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Eat A2 casein cheeses (goat, sheep, water buffalo, most French/Italian cheeses) which improve heart health.
“All goat and sheep cheeses and water buffalo cheeses are casein A2
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Take grape seed extract to reduce blood vessel stickiness and make vessels slippery.
“grape seed extract and Pic-Naginal... made their sticky vessels slippery
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Use ground flax seeds as a prebiotic.
“Ground flax seeds are a great prebiotic
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Buy high-polyphenol olive oil in smaller containers because it goes bad once exposed to air; treat it as a supplement.
“high polyphenol olive oil as a supplement
TD▶ 2:30DosageBuy in smaller containers to use rapidly before oxidationCaveatsGoes bad once exposed to airCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Sponsor read
Air purifier with surgical-grade HEPA filter, activated carbon, and microban technology to reduce indoor air toxins, chemicals, and mold.
“Total Air uses a true surgical-grade HEPA filter
TD▶ 5:30DosageUse code CLEANAIR for 10% off Total Air 180 HEPA 13 or 14 at HomeKind.comCaveatsGundry's own brandCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Eat Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes) as a great inulin prebiotic source.
“It's great in Jerusalem artichokes
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Sleep on your left side (using positional pillows from Amazon) to prevent tongue rollback and reduce reflux contributing to sleep apnea.
“get them off of their back sleeping
TD▶ 39:30DosageLeft lateral position; use positional pillowsCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Endorses Lion's Mane mushroom for cognitive benefits, citing its ability to raise BDNF and grow new neurons.
“Lion's Mane does absolutely increase BDNF
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Take enteric-coated 81 mg aspirin a couple of times weekly to activate fish oil into resolvins.
“enteric-coated 81 milligram aspirin, a couple times a week
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Get a PLAC / LP-PLA2 blood test to measure blood vessel stickiness (glycocalyx integrity).
“the PLAC test... or the L-P-P-L-A-2 test
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Dental devices that pull the jaw forward (fitted by trained dentists) can help sleep apnea.
“devices that trained dentists can develop and use to pull your jaw forward
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Use MCT oil during fasting to generate ketones regardless of insulin level and ease into longer fasts.
“adding MCT to your regimen will guarantee that you will manufacture ketones
TD▶ 18:00DosageStart with 1 teaspoon, work up to 1 tablespoon, target ~3 tablespoons per day; prefer C8 MCTCaveatsLiquid MCT can cause GI distress, especially in women; powdered better toleratedCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Mediterranean diet is beneficial in part due to high melatonin content of its foods (olive oil, red wine, spices), in addition to polyphenols.
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High-dose melatonin across the day may have anti-cancer effects via mitochondrial repair, based on animal studies and personal patient/dog use.
“high-dose melatonin...can have an anti-cancer effect
TD▶ 12:40DosageHigh-dose across the dayCaveatsBased on animal studies and anecdotal useCertaintyspeculativepersonal use -
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For longer sleep without 1–2 AM awakenings, use time-release melatonin around 3 mg (work up to 10 mg if needed).
“always look for the word timed release
TD▶ 11:40DosageTime-release 3–5 mg, up to 10 mg if neededCaveatsMust be the time-release formulation, not standardCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Use very low-dose (0.1–0.3 mg) sublingual or oral melatonin to initiate the sleep cycle without grogginess.
“0.1 to 0.3 milligrams is really all you need
TD▶ 10:47Dosage0.1–0.3 mg sublingual/oral at bedtimeCaveatsSome people are sensitive to lingering effects and wake up groggy at higher dosesCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Use modified citrus pectin — a favorite prebiotic shown to break up bacterial biofilms in the intestines; expensive but effective.
“shown to break up... biofilms of bad bacteria
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Monk fruit sweetener probably doesn't break a fast.
“natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit probably don't break a fast
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Break your fast with a meal composed mostly of one macronutrient (carbs, protein, or fat) to ease mitochondrial energy production.
“make it what's called a monomeal
TD▶ 13:00DosageFirst meal: mostly carbs OR mostly protein OR mostly fatCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Get out in bright sunlight early in the morning to set the circadian cycle.
“get out early in the morning and get bright sunlight
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Mouth taping at night forces nasal breathing and can help with sleep apnea.
“mouth taping can be useful to force you to breathe through your nose
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Switch on the blue light dimming feature available on every phone.
“There is a blue light dimming feature on every phone
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Replace bedroom lighting with non-blue-light-emitting bulbs.
“change over to non-blue light lights, particularly in your bedroom
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Elevated NT-proBNP can indicate the heart is stressed by sleep apnea; normalizes with CPAP treatment.
“we call it the heart-happy hormone
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A small handful of nuts during a fast won't break it and can help you push through hunger.
“get yourself a handful of nuts. It won't break your fast
TD▶ 12:00DosageA handful of pistachios, macadamias, or Brazil nutsCaveatsAvoid flavored nuts with hidden sugars (salt and pepper, chili, sugared)Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Use oil pulling instead of commercial mouthwash to support the oral microbiome and heart health.
“instead of mouthwashing, use oil pulling
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Take fish oil with a small amount of salicylic acid (low-dose aspirin) so omega-3s convert into anti-inflammatory resolvins.
“fish oil with a little touch of salicylic acid
TD▶ 11:20DosageCombine with enteric-coated 81 mg aspirin a couple times per weekCaveatsFish oil alone shows no anti-inflammatory effect without salicylic acid activationCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
Ask your physician for an oxidized LDL (OX-LDL) blood test to see if cholesterol is activated.
“ask your physician to order an oxidized LDL, OX-LDL
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Ask for the OX-PL-ApoB test as an even better marker of activated cholesterol.
“oxidized phospholipid ApoB
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Perilla oil is Gundry's favorite source of alpha-linolenic acid.
“my favorite oil for ALA, perilla oil
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Eat shelled pistachios (in the shell to slow consumption) for high melatonin content; Gundry has a bowl every afternoon before dinner.
“pistachios have the highest melatonin content of any food
TD▶ 14:50DosageBowl of in-shell pistachios in afternoon before dinnerCaveatsBuy in the shell to avoid overeatingCertaintyexplicitpersonal use -
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Use a pressure cooker to thoroughly cook lectin-containing vegetables to reduce their irritant effect on the gut.
“cook them within an inch of their life, particularly in a pressure cooker
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Psyllium husk soluble fiber supports digestion, curbs cravings, and won't break your fast.
“psyllium husk is basically pure, soluble fiber
TD▶ 20:00DosageMix in water or tea; ~100 calories worth used in cited studyCaveatsDon't put in juice or with sweetenersCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Recommends psyllium powder, husk, or capsules to help low-carb bodybuilders avoid constipation and bloating during cutting.
“why not add psyllium powder, psyllium husk, or capsules
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Use psyllium powder as a cheap, effective prebiotic.
“psyllium powder, which is a great prebiotic
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Take French maritime pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) to reduce blood vessel stickiness.
“French maritime tree bark, which was patented years ago as Pic-Naginal
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Swallow a whole raw garlic clove daily (rolled in olive oil) to deliver intact allicin and lower blood pressure.
“Swallow a whole clove of garlic
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Skip breakfast altogether rather than eating high-carb, fruit, or oat-based breakfasts.
“I'd absolutely tell him to skip breakfast altogether
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Gundry refers patients to the Smile Generation Network to find dentists who understand the mouth-body connection.
“I send my patients to the Smile Generation Network
CertaintyexplicitrecommendationCited in 2 episodes: Feeling Hangry While Fasting? Here's Why (and how to make fasts easier) — Episode 381 · Is Your Poop Healthy? Warning Signs You Need to Know — Episode 399View per-episode variants ▸
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Eat plenty of soluble fiber / prebiotics — long-chain polysaccharides that feed good gut bacteria and produce large, healthy bowel movements.
“giant poops because that soluble fiber is eaten by your gut buddies
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Supplements, including fish oil, do not break a fast, so they can be taken while fasting.
“supplements do not break a fast. Even fish oil
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References his book The Plant Paradox, noting the three-day cleanse is not appropriate for those with diarrhea/intestinal issues.
“if you've got intestinal issues and diarrhea, don't start with the three-day cleanse
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High-sensitivity troponin I can detect subtle myocardial ischemia from undiagnosed sleep apnea (heart having mini-attacks at night).
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Aim for many cups of vegetables daily (Dr. Wahls suggests ~9 cups); Gundry and his wife eat a large salad bowl of roughly 6–7 cups of various lettuces.
“eat about nine cups of vegetables every day
TD▶ 17:00Dosage~6–9 cups per dayCaveatsMost people can't do this practically.Certaintypersonal onlyrecommendation -
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Weight loss often resolves sleep apnea by reducing fat in the neck and tongue, narrowing the airway.
“reducing that fat in the neck and the tongue area has significant benefit
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Whoop band can track oxygen changes during sleep to identify apnea patterns.
“a whoop band, which is buried back here
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Avoid sleeping on your back if you have sleep apnea; tongue tends to roll backward and obstruct the airway.
“get them off of their back sleeping
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Be wary of buying supplements on Amazon or other internet sources; up to two-thirds tested don't contain labeled active ingredients.
“particularly on the internet, buyer beware
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Avoid chewing gum during fasting — even sugar-free activates digestion and may pull you out of fasted state.
“chewing gum. Yes, even sugar-free activates digestion
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Coconut oil isn't ideal for ApoE4 carriers and is mostly lauric acid (C12), which acts like a long-chain fat with little ketogenic effect.
“coconut oil is not good for ApoE4 gene carriers
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Avoid fasting drinks containing collagen or protein — protein consumption raises insulin and stops ketone production.
“be wary of healthy fasting drinks that contain collagen, protein
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Avoid commercial mouthwashes; they destroy the oral microbiome and raise blood pressure.
“most commercial mouthwashes destroy your oral microbiome
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Avoid conventionally raised beef, chicken, and pork because they contain antibiotics used to fatten the animals.
“antibiotics... in almost all of our conventionally raised animal products
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Avoid stents for non-acute coronary blockages; studies show no benefit over diet/lifestyle except in acute heart attack.
“no benefit of getting a stent for blockages... unless you're having an acute heart attack
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Avoid adding dairy to mushroom coffee or chai because dairy binds polyphenols and negates benefits.
“polyphenols are usually bound by dairy products
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Avoid fruit-juice/fruit detox fasts — they spike uric acid, triglycerides, and liver enzymes; one patient became diabetic.
“the worst fasting mistake...the fruit fasting detox diet
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Don't assume gluten-free labeled products are healthy; many are ultra-processed junk hiding behind a health halo.
“gluten-free label has become a health halo
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Avoid glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup), which was patented as an antibiotic and destroys gut bacteria.
“Glyphosate was patented as an antibiotic. It absolutely destroys gut bacteria
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Skip gummy supplements during a fast — most contain sugar.
“for the most part, you should skip these
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Gundry warns against injectable and research peptides promoted by influencers; they lack FDA GRAS clearance and quality control, and several of his patients had severe reactions including ER visits.
“This is still not ready for prime time
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Avoid insoluble fiber (especially from grain hulls like wheat, barley, rye); it irritates the gut lining like 'razor blades' and is not digested by good bacteria.
“insoluble fiber as swallowing razor blades or nails
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Avoid prolonged water fasts — they release heavy metals and organopesticides stored in fat that the body can't efficiently detoxify.
“water fasting is dangerous
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Avoid nightshades like bell peppers and tomatoes; they are inflammatory and cause leaky gut.
“Bell peppers, tomatoes... are incredibly inflammatory, causing leaky gut
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Avoid highly processed cheeses like nacho cheese sauce.
“you can't eat nachos and cheese sauce or other highly processed cheeses
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If you have diarrhea or gut issues, avoid raw cruciferous vegetables and raw spinach; cook them thoroughly, ideally in a pressure cooker.
“I don't let them have raw vegetables, raw cruciferous vegetables first
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Avoid beef burgers; even grass-fed beef contains Neu5Gc which causes leaky gut and vascular inflammation.
“His burger, unfortunately, is NU5GC-laden
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Avoid taking supplements with a glass of juice; nearly any other beverage is fine.
“except of course a glass of juice
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Avoid unfermented dairy from cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo because it contains inflammatory Neu5Gc.
“Dairy that isn't fermented... has NU5GC
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Avoid wheat germ — it is all insoluble fiber and contains wheat germ agglutinin, one of the worst lectins.
“wheat germ is all insoluble fiber... one of the worst lectins
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Heavy cream contains no sugar and won't break a fast, though it cancels polyphenol benefits of coffee/tea.
“heavy cream will not break a fast
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Inspire is an FDA-approved hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea in CPAP-intolerant patients; reduces apneic episodes but requires surgery and has limitations.
“It requires surgery. It requires follow-up programming. It's not for everyone.
TD▶ 47:50CaveatsBMI restrictions; expensive; insurance coverage iffy; infection/discomfort/malfunction risksCertaintyhedgedmild caution -
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Organic canola oil contains ALA.
“It's present in organic canola oil
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