Episode Description
<p>Ethan Suplee is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Stephen Gundry on the American Glutton Podcast to explore the alarming decline in America’s health since the 1970s. Together, they dive into the gut microbiome’s crucial role in regulating hunger and supporting weight loss, examining how antibiotics, glyphosate, and processed foods have severely disrupted this delicate system. Dr. Gundry offers practical solutions—such as incorporating prebiotic fiber and fermented foods—to help restore balance. The conversation also tackles the downsides of quick-fix drugs like Ozempic. This eye-opening episode challenges conventional health wisdom and offers real hope for sustainable change.</p><br><p>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Stephen Gundry </p><p>01:11 - The Health Decline Since the 1970s </p><p>02:25 - Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Origins </p><p>03:06 - Impact of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics </p><p>04:22 - Glyphosate’s Effect on the Microbiome </p><p>05:39 - Dangers of NSAIDs like Advil </p><p>07:34 - Obesity Trends and High Fructose Corn Syrup </p><p>08:01 - Restoring the Gut Microbiome </p><p>12:21 - Three Steps to a Healthy Microbiome </p><p>19:07 - Gut-Centric Theory of Hunger </p><p>23:35 - Challenges of Getting Enough Fiber </p><p>25:23 - Efficiency and Modern Food Access </p><p>27:47 - Weight Loss Drugs and Their Risks </p><p>33:38 - Importance of Fermented Foods </p><p>36:11 - Reintroducing Beneficial Bacteria </p><p>40:48 - Overcoming Bacteriophobia </p><p>43:20 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways</p><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Special Guests
- Dr. Stephen Gundry