The Checkup with Doctor Mike “I Can End All Disease” | Confronting Dr. Steven Gundry
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Dec 27, 2023 
Dr. Steven Gundry, a controversial preventive medicine advocate, discusses his extreme claims on lectins and the gut microbiome. The podcast explores topics such as the impact of positive thinking, the effects of smoking and dietary factors, evidence-based medicine, leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune diseases, antibiotics and the human microbiome, the obesity epidemic and ultra processed foods, the benefits of cooked beans and fermented legumes, the misconception about fruit, biomarkers and dietary recommendations, the failure of diets, and a critical debate on health and nutrition.
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Big Ed's Heart Recovery
- Dr. Gundry's approach to prevention was inspired by a patient who reversed heart blockages with diet and supplements.
- This anecdotal evidence motivated him to explore alternative approaches to heart health.
Smoking and Nicotine
- Dr. Gundry suggests nicotine may be beneficial for mitochondria and that smoking's harm is mitigated by certain diets.
- He points to the longevity of some smokers in Blue Zones as potential evidence.
Evidence-Based Nutrition
- Dr. Belardo emphasizes the need for multiple levels of evidence in forming dietary recommendations.
- She values randomized controlled trials and epidemiological data over anecdotal evidence.