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The Dr. Gundry Podcast

Colostrum: Worth The Hype? | EP 303

Jun 4, 2024
Delve into the truth behind trending health topics, from the impact of 72-hour water fasts to the controversies of colostrum. Explore detox diets, the benefits of colostrum supplements, and innovative solutions for combating infectious agents. Uncover the risks and benefits of heavy metal release during fasting, and learn about effective ways to remove heavy metals from the body. Discover the importance of gut health and regulating appetite with colostrum and probiotics.
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Quick takeaways

  • 72-hour water fast can be harmful due to metabolic inflexibility and heavy metal release.
  • Colostrum may not offer significant health benefits for adults due to nu5Gc sugar molecule presence.

Deep dives

The Trouble with 72-Hour Water Fasting

Attempting a 72-hour water fast may not be suitable for many individuals due to metabolic inflexibility and challenges in switching to fat burning for energy. The fast can lead to negative effects like fatigue, headaches, and muscle loss, especially for those who are metabolically inflexible. Additionally, the release of heavy metals during fasting poses a risk, as heavy metals stored in fat cells get mobilized into the bloodstream, potentially causing harm.

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