The Dr. Gundry Podcast Avoid These 4 Biohacking Trends (they're a waste of money!) | EP 331
Dec 17, 2024
Curious about biohacking trends? This discussion dives into the effectiveness of cold plunges and challenges the hype around popular practices like intravenous therapies. It reveals how many trendy treatments yield only temporary fixes or rely on the placebo effect. The exploration of methylation raises questions about biological aging tests for younger folks, while highlighting the importance of lifestyle over pricey stem cell options. Plus, discover the cellular benefits of spermidine and get tips on incorporating it into your diet!
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Stool Test Cautions
- Be cautious with stool test interpretations, as they offer a limited snapshot of your microbiome.
- Your microbiome changes significantly within days based on diet.
Dietary Impact on Microbiome
- Adapt your diet for three days to see how your microbiome shifts.
- Plant-based diets encourage plant-compound-utilizing bacteria.
Gut Bacteria Deficiency
- Most autoimmune disease and irritable bowel patients lack short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria.
- Gundry uses gut microbiome tests and often prescribes probiotics and butyrate to address this.
