The Dr. Gundry Podcast

A dive into hidden indoor air hazards and everyday sources that make home air worse than outside. Tips on where mold hides and why living near golf courses may raise neurological risks. Clear guidance on HEPA-13 vs HEPA-14 and what to look for in a purifier. Practical placement advice, simple habits to cut pollution, and an alarming look at “leaky lung.”

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.

A deep dive into why common B vitamin supplements sometimes fail and how genetic factors like the MTHFR mutation affect activation and absorption. Practical talk about intrinsic factor, why some B12 shots miss the mark, and why sublingual methyl B12 and methylfolate may work better for some people. Discussion of testing, managing adverse reactions, and links between B vitamins and mental health.

A deep dive into a three-part gut strategy using probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics. Explanation of spore-forming probiotics and why delivery to the colon matters. A look at butyrate’s role in colon health and nano-encapsulation to target delivery. Discussion of prebiotic choices, formulation value, and clinical evidence behind the supplement.

A deep dive into which supplements often fail and why some are overrated. Explanations on calcium, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin C dosing pitfalls. Practical advice on probiotics, ketone sources, and why multivitamins may miss the mark. A listener question about vinegar syrups and a look at how study design can hide supplement benefits.

Clear guidance on when and how to take supplements for best results. Practical tips about alcohol, coffee, fasting, and timing. Ways to spot low-quality products and why testing can confirm effectiveness. A discussion on whether modern diets and soils leave nutrient gaps. Short, actionable talk on supplement shelf life and real-world routines.

A deep dive into rice varieties and their surprising effects on blood sugar, gut health, and inflammation. Stories include real-world health changes after swapping rices and why some types may be kinder to sensitive systems. Cooking methods, resistant starch differences, and which rices to avoid if insulin is a problem are also explored.

They dig into why many potato varieties are nightshades and the lectins concentrated in skins and eyes. They explain how starch type changes blood sugar and why pressure cooking and peeling can reduce harm. They highlight purple Okinawan sweet potatoes and resistant starch for microbiome benefits. They suggest lower-starch potato substitutes like cauliflower mash, jicama fries, and rutabaga.

A rundown of lectin-free pasta swaps you can actually enjoy. Millet, sorghum, green banana and sweet potato noodles get spotlighted for texture and nutrients. Konjac, palmini, and almond-based Capellos offer low-carb or low-sugar options. Warnings about legume and bean pastas and advice to treat these alternatives as occasional treats round out the conversation.

They dig into why many modern breads spike blood sugar and hide surprising amounts of sugar. Listeners hear warnings about sprouted and “healthy” breads that may increase inflammation. The episode covers lectins like WGA, glyphosate concerns, and ancient grain cross-reactions. Practical alternatives and simple tricks like toasting and cooling to reduce glucose spikes are explored.