The Longevity Formula Dr. Gundry on Butyrate, Biofilms, and the Truth About Probiotics
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Aug 15, 2025 Dr. Stephen Gundry, a former cardiothoracic surgeon and bestselling author, shares insights on the gut as our first brain. He discusses the vital role of microbiome health and how it influences everything from brain fog to chronic diseases. Gundry explains why probiotics often fail without the right prebiotics and the importance of butyrate for gut health. He also highlights innovative strategies to restore gut microbiome diversity and the surprising effects of light exposure on gut health, all while providing practical steps for improving wellness.
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Big Ed's Impossible Heart Reversal
- Dr. Stephen Gundry recounts
Vitamin D As A Gut Healing Marker
- Vitamin D status can reveal improvements in gut absorption and correlate with autoimmune marker reduction.
- Gundry used rising blood vitamin D as an early indicator that intestinal permeability was healing.
Test Gut Permeability And Microbiome Together
- Use blood intestinal permeability tests (anti-zonulin, anti-actin, anti-LPS) plus stool microbiome panels for a fuller gut picture.
- Combine Vibrant Wellness 'Gut Zoomer' stool testing with leaky gut blood markers for monitoring progress.
