Episode #286. Legumes are trying to kill you. At least, that’s what Dr Steven Gundry would have you believe. Over the decades, various health fads have targeted one nutrient or compound after another: carbs, fat, gluten, and now, lectins.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Alan Flanagan, PhD, and Dr Matthew Nagra, ND, to dissect the bold assertions made in Dr Steven Gundry’s book, The Plant Paradox.

Specifically, we discuss:

Kickstart Guide: Understanding Lectins for Better Health (00:00)
What Are Lectins? A Comprehensive Explanation for Health Enthusiasts (04:00)
Demystifying Lectins: Common Myths vs. Facts (08:12)
Dr. Gundry's Plant Lectin Claims: A Critical Examination (09:23)
Transformative Effects? Real Stories Post Dr. Gundry's Diet (14:00)
Evaluating Dr. Gundry's Lectin Claims: A Closer Look (16:51)
Busting Dr. Gundry's First Myth: Nutrition Misconceptions Uncovered (17:50)
Fact-Check: Do Lectins Trigger Leaky Gut Syndrome? (28:52)
Cooking vs. Lectins: Does Heat Really Neutralize Them? (37:50)
Investigating Myth 3: Lectins' Role in Causing Inflammation (45:37)
Myth 4 Debunked: The Truth About Lectins and Autoimmune Health (49:32)
Unveiling Myth 5: Can Lectins Be the Culprit Behind Weight Gain? (54:40)
Lectin Shield Exposed: Is This the Ultimate Lectin Blocker? (1:01:59)
Decoding Dr. Gundry: Essential Takeaways on Lectins (1:08:38)
Lectins: Concluding Insights for Health-Conscious Audiences (1:12:44)

Connect with Dr Matthew Nagra on Instagram, Twitter/X, Threads, TikTok, and his website. To connect with Dr Alan Flanagan, you can find him exclusively on Instagram.

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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