The Dr. Gundry Podcast The #1 WORST Ingredient Hiding In Your Food! | EP 396
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Mar 24, 2026 A deep dive into a common but hidden compound contaminating grains, meats, wines and plant-based foods. Discussion covers how it harms the gut microbiome, contributes to leaky gut and persists through food production. Explanations include why industrial farming uses it, how it drifts into organic fields, and practical tips for reducing exposure.
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Wildfire Clinic Experience That Sparked Total Air
- Dr. Stephen Gundry lost his home in California wildfires and then treated neighbors with burning eyes and fatigue.
- That experience convinced him household air from candles, furniture, and cleaners can harm health and inspired his Total Air product.
Glyphosate Works As An Antibiotic Against Gut Bacteria
- Glyphosate (Roundup) was patented by Monsanto as an antibiotic that targets the shikimate pathway.
- Plants use shikimate, animals don't, but gut bacteria do, so glyphosate can kill or disrupt the microbiome.
Glyphosate Linked To Leaky Gut And Hormone Disruption
- Glyphosate contributes to leaky gut and interferes with adrenal and thyroid hormone effects.
- Studies link glyphosate to gut barrier disruption and hormonal pathway interference, making it a systemic 'health destroyer'.