Paul Saladino MD podcast 262. Gut Expert Reveals The Best Herbs for Parasites (Evan Brand)
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Jun 23, 2025 
Evan Brand, a functional nutritionist with over 10 years of experience, shares his insights on gut health and hidden parasites. He discusses how 80% of people tested reveal parasite infections, challenging misconceptions about their rarity. The podcast explores the significance of advanced functional medicine testing and the impact of environmental toxins on health, particularly in children. Evan emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to identifying root causes and highlights the potential of herbal remedies, shifting the perspective from symptom management to holistic healing.
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Gut Fixes Relieve Back Pain
- Evan Brand's client had chronic back pain that resolved after fixing her gut parasites and bacterial overgrowth.
- This proved gut infections can cause systemic symptoms like pain beyond the gut.
Use Quantitative PCR for Gut Testing
- Use quantitative PCR stool testing with GI map for precise gut pathogen detection.
- Treat parasites, bacteria, and yeast as a community, not isolated infections, for better clearance.
Choose Herbs Over Antibiotics
- Prefer herbs over antibiotics for gut infections to avoid mitochondrial damage and gut microbiome disruption.
- Use blends like olive leaf for antimicrobial effects on parasites, bacteria, yeast, and viruses.
