Longevity Doctor On TOXIC Vegetables Poisoning You & Exposes The Blue Zones Lie! | Dr. Steven Gundry
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, medical researcher, and bestselling author known for his pioneering work on nutrition, gut health, and chronic disease. After decades as a leading heart surgeon, he shifted his focus to preventative medicine, founding the Gundry MD clinic to help patients heal through science-backed dietary interventions. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Plant Paradox and his latest release, The Gut Brain Paradox, which explores the powerful connection between the microbiome and mental health. Dr. Gundry continues to challenge conventional wisdom with his cutting-edge insights into personalized nutrition and longevity.
In our conversation we discuss: (00:32) – What are lectins and how they work (03:26) – Foods high in lectins in daily diets (04:48) – Do cooking methods reduce lectin effects? (10:22) – Is glyphosate weakening gut defenses? (10:26) – Are lectins studied in human trials? (12:06) – Clinical findings from autoimmune patients (16:55) – Could glyphosate be the real issue? (17:15) – Do blue zone diets include lectins? (22:09) – Why goat and sheep products help longevity (25:17) – Should healthy people avoid lectins too? (31:05) – Low-toxin vegetables and how to prepare them (37:23) – Should we avoid fruit or just fructose? (43:06) – Best fruits to eat and avoid (48:10) – When is the best time to eat fruit? (53:29) – Are superagers born with better microbiomes? (55:47) – How Gundry’s views evolved over time
Learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry Website – https://drgundry.com/ New book – https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0062911805
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