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559: Microbiome Expert: Eat These Foods to Heal Your Gut & Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis

The Ultimate Health Podcast

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Questioning Prevailing Wisdom and the Impact of the Microbiome

The chapter discusses how following dietary guidelines can lead to misinformation and the importance of questioning prevailing wisdom. It highlights the lack of effectiveness of statin cholesterol drugs in reducing cardiovascular events and the financial incentives for the healthcare system to prioritize heart disease treatment. The chapter also emphasizes the role of basic factors like avoiding amylopectin A, insulin resistance, and inflammation in reducing heart disease risk. Additionally, it explores the impact of a disrupted gastrointestinal microbiome on various diseases, including coronary disease, stroke, breast cancer, skin rashes, cognitive impairments, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, and depression.

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