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Ep. 236 Keto Code: Unlocking Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Steven Gundry


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It was an honor to connect with the prolific Dr. Steven Gundry today! Dr. Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, and is the medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine.

At the height of his career as a famous heart surgeon, Dr. Gundry resigned from his position and set up a clinic to teach people how to eat to improve their health and longevity. He talks about his background and dives into how one of his patients impacted the trajectory of his second career. We discuss mitochondria, the value of MCT oil, ketones, mito-genesis, mitochondrial uncoupling, anti-nutrients, and nutrition.

I hope you enjoy listening to today’s fascinating discussion with Dr. Steven Gundry! Stay tuned for more!


IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

  • What prompted Dr. Gundry to shift from cardiovascular surgery to doing what he does today?
  • Dr. Gundry talks about mitochondria and their purpose.
  • How to support mitochondrial health.
  • Dr. Gundry explains the purpose of ketones.
  • What is mito-genesis?
  • Things that can help uncouple mitochondria.
  • Why is it important to have your fasting insulin checked?
  • Why is MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil unique when compared to other healthy fats?
  • Why ketones are not a super fuel. 
  • Why it is important to make slow and incremental dietary changes for sustained weight loss. 
  • Dr. Gundry dives into DNP and the benefits of consuming polyphenols.
  • The problem with oats.

  • Bio:

    Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements, hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, and is medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. He has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and now helps patients use diet and nutrition as a key form of treatment. He is the author of many New York Times bestselling books, including The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age, and The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone. He recently released USA Today's national bestseller, Unlocking the Keto Code, which offers a revolutionary take on the keto diet that debunks common myths and shows readers how to reap the rewards of keto with less restriction.


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