THIS IS WHY People Are Getting SICK & NOT STAYING HEALTHY|Dr. Steven Gundry & Lewis Howes
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Leaky Gut
explains that leaky gut is a condition where the gut lining becomes permeable, allowing harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. He highlights the role of lectins, plant proteins that can break the tight junctions in the gut wall, leading to inflammation and various health issues, including depression and anxiety 1. According to , all autoimmune diseases are linked to leaky gut, and healing the gut can reverse these conditions 2.
All diseases begin, and I add on end, in the gut.
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Healing Foods
discusses the importance of avoiding certain foods to heal leaky gut, such as spinach and peanuts, which contain harmful lectins. He advises peeling and deseeding tomatoes and peppers to reduce their lectin content 3 4. He also emphasizes the significance of eating for the microbiome, suggesting that our diet should support the beneficial bacteria in our gut.
You should not be eating for this two inch by three inch piece of muscle, your tongue, but you should be eating for the microbiome.
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Importance of Fiber
Fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health by supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria. explains that most of our stool consists of baby bacteria, highlighting the importance of a fiber-rich diet to promote bacterial growth 5. He also notes that eating for the microbiome can significantly impact overall health, as these bacteria are essential for a robust immune system and longevity 6.
We probably only exist as a place for bacteria to live on earth.
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