You’re not just what you eat—you're what your microbes eat. And some of them? They might be making you anxious, addicted, or even depressed.
Dr. Steven Gundry says your microbiome may be hijacking your brain—and your mood.
The former world-renowned heart surgeon turned gut-health pioneer is back to share his latest discoveries, and they’re wild. We’re talking about bacteria in the brain, microbiomes that reward eating disorders, and the shocking reason Alzheimer’s drugs keep failing.
Learn why your gut is the root of mental health issues and how specific bugs in your belly may literally be driving addiction.
Dr. Gundry also explains the exact gut-healing protocol he uses in his clinic (yes, he still sees patients six days a week) that you can implement today.
"We know there is an eating disorder microbiome, and these bugs, I believe and others believe, take over your brain and cause you to eat this way." ~ Dr. Steven Gundry
In This Episode:
- Dr. Gundry's background and career shift
- The Gut-Brain Paradox book overview
- How gut bacteria affect mood disorders, depression, anxiety
- The connection between bacteria and dementia
- Why vagus nerve studies reveal Parkinson's origins
- Tips for improving gut health: what to consume and what to avoid
- Best fermented foods for gut repair
- Akkermansia and time-restricted eating for a healthy gut
- Toxins and other hidden gut destroyers to avoid
- How gut bacteria drive addiction and drug-seeking behavior
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Dr. Gundry’s New Book: The Gut-Brain Paradox at https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0062911805
About Dr. Steven Gundry:
Dr. Steven Gundry is a former professor of cardiothoracic surgery who left his distinguished surgical career to focus on curing modern diseases through dietary changes. He's a four-time New York Times bestselling author of books including The Plant Paradox, Gut Check, and The Energy Paradox. Dr. Gundry has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles on using diet and supplements to eliminate disease, hosts the top-ranked Dr. Gundry Podcast, and founded Gundry MD, a wellness brand offering supplements and olive oils.
Learn more and explore his supplement line at https://drgundry.com
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