The Dr. Hyman Show The Pegan Diet: Eat For Gut Health
Mar 5, 2021
Discover the essential link between gut health and overall wellness in this enlightening discussion. The podcast delves into how modern diets contribute to gut imbalances and chronic diseases. Learn about innovative strategies for restoring gut health, including the three-step approach of weed, seed, and feed. Diet takes center stage, with a focus on the benefits of fermented foods and prebiotics. Plus, find out about a specialized shake designed for gut restoration.
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Gut Microbiome’s Importance
- Our gut microbiome produces vitamins and molecules that interact with our entire biology.
- Modern diets, lifestyles, and environmental toxins disrupt this delicate balance, leading to inflammation and disease.
Dr. Hyman’s Gut Health Journey
- Dr. Hyman's personal experience with mercury toxicity and a severe gut infection taught him about gut health.
- He developed ulcerative colitis due to antibiotics and anti-inflammatories but healed using functional medicine principles.
Weeding the Gut
- Eliminate processed foods, refined grains, sugars, artificial sweeteners, and unhealthy fats.
- Avoid gut-busting drugs like antibiotics, steroids, anti-inflammatories, and acid blockers unless absolutely necessary.
