Ozempic Risks and Gut Fixes: Dr. Gundry’s Warning

Ethan Suplee is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Stephen Gundry on the American Glutton Podcast to explore the alarming decline in America’s health since the 1970s. Together, they dive into the gut microbiome’s crucial role in regulating hunger and supporting weight loss, examining how antibiotics, glyphosate, and processed foods have severely disrupted this delicate system. Dr. Gundry offers practical solutions—such as incorporating prebiotic fiber and fermented foods—to help restore balance. The conversation also tackles the downsides of quick-fix drugs like Ozempic. This eye-opening episode challenges conventional health wisdom and offers real hope for sustainable change.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Stephen Gundry

01:11 - The Health Decline Since the 1970s

02:25 - Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Origins

03:06 - Impact of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics

04:22 - Glyphosate’s Effect on the Microbiome

05:39 - Dangers of NSAIDs like Advil

07:34 - Obesity Trends and High Fructose Corn Syrup

08:01 - Restoring the Gut Microbiome

12:21 - Three Steps to a Healthy Microbiome

19:07 - Gut-Centric Theory of Hunger

23:35 - Challenges of Getting Enough Fiber

25:23 - Efficiency and Modern Food Access

27:47 - Weight Loss Drugs and Their Risks

33:38 - Importance of Fermented Foods

36:11 - Reintroducing Beneficial Bacteria

40:48 - Overcoming Bacteriophobia

43:20 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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