Dr. Chris Shade on Peptides, Liposomal Delivery, and Supporting GLP-1 Therapy

Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast and interviews Dr. Chris Shade, founder and CEO of QuickSilver Scientific, about peptides and oral liposomal delivery. Shade defines peptides as short amino-acid chains with signaling roles and explains how high-quality, small-particle, injectable-grade phosphatidylcholine liposomes enable intraoral absorption of water-soluble compounds like glutathione and certain peptides. They discuss BPC-157 for gut lining and broad tissue repair; KPV for inflammatory modulation (including Crohn's flares) via NF-kappa B and cytokine control; copper GHK for extracellular matrix/skin and connective-tissue support (including Ehlers-Danlos); and TB-500 for more angiogenic, muscle-oriented repair, often stacked with BPC and GHK ("Wolverine Stack"), with cycling and empty-stomach dosing. Shade also covers Epitalon and Thymulin for sleep, telomerase/telomeres, and immune balance, and outlines protocols to make GLP-1 drugs safer using bitters, binders, Lipotone, GLP-1 Amplifier, and nutritional/mineral support, while noting GI, bile-flow, and muscle-loss concerns.

00:00 Show Intro

00:59 Guest And Disclaimer

03:02 Peptides Explained

05:01 Liposomal Absorption

10:28 BPC 157 And KPV

14:58 Cancer Growth Concerns

19:00 Copper GHK Repair

22:24 TB 500 Wolverine Stack

23:54 Cycling And Dosing

24:42 Natural GLP Support

27:47 GLP Drug Risks

30:29 Epitalon And Thymulin

36:05 GLP Safety Protocol

38:06 Quinton Minerals Explained

39:55 Wrap Up And Resources

Dr. Christopher Shade is the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, which has revolutionized the nutritional supplement industry with their innovative nanoparticles and liposomal delivery system, their heavy metal testing, and their detoxification protocols that have become the industry standard for many for eliminating heavy metals and other toxins. But this liposomal delivery system is effective for increasing absorption of nutrients, hormones and now peptides. And if you want to order from QuickSilver Scientific, you can use the promo code WEITZ10 for 10% off your first order at quicksilverscientific.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

New Research and Clinical Updates on SIBO: Methane, Hydrogen Sulfide, Elemental Diet, Herbs, Probiotics, and Testing with Dr. Allison Siebecker

Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Dr. Allison Siebecker on major updates in understanding and treating SIBO/IMO, drawing from new DDW conference findings. Highlights include a methane-targeting enzyme inhibitor drug (CS06) that rapidly lowers methane without acting as an antibiotic; a delayed-release NAC plus rifaximin formulation that improves outcomes and may allow lower rifaximin dosing; and a new elemental diet formulation (MBiota) reported to reach up to 100% eradication in one study and improve IBS symptoms. They discuss a new herbal study on GI Ally (allicin, neem, pomegranate) using FoodMarble for frequent gas tracking, plus emerging FoodMarble research (low FODMAP adherence, menstrual-cycle effects on methane). Additional topics include a probiotic/prebiotic review suggesting higher success rates, Iberogast's reported prebiotic/anti-inflammatory effects, breath-test validation via endoscopic gas sampling, interpretation nuances for constipation and methane thresholds, GLP-1–associated SIBO risk and testing challenges, and links among SIBO, histamine intolerance, mold illness, and motility strategies.

00:00 Show Intro and Mission

00:59 Meet Dr Allison Siebecker

02:42 Methane Drug Breakthrough

06:49 Rifaximin Plus NAC Strategy

10:55 Elemental Diet Updates

16:35 Herbal Antibiotic GI Ally

19:44 FoodMarble Breath Testing

24:02 Bloating vs Distention

26:17 Low FODMAP Insights

29:20 Probiotics and Prebiotics

39:19 Adjuncts Bile and HCl

42:13 Next Natural Treatments

42:26 MSM Reality Check

44:37 Butyrate and Iberogast

47:53 Where to Buy Iberogast

49:08 Breath Test Controversy

52:29 Three Hour Testing

57:38 Methane Cutoffs Update

59:19 Antibiotics and Microbiome

01:01:36 Food Poisoning Antibody Cure

01:04:03 Histamine MCAS and Mold

01:08:43 Motility Devices and Vagus

01:11:41 GLP1s and SIBO Risk

Dr. Allison Siebecker is a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist who specializes in the treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and she teaches advanced gastroenterology at the National University of Natural Medicine. She has the most incredible resource of research articles and information about SIBO, siboinfo.com. Dr. Siebecker has been participating in the SIBO SOS program, which is this incredible resource of courses and information about SIBO.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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PCOS Renamed PMOS: Root Causes, Hormones, Metabolism, Labs, and Integrative Treatment with Dr. Felice Gersh

Dr. Ben Weitz introduces an interview with OB-GYN and integrative physician Dr. Felice Gersh on PCOS, newly renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) per a May 12, 2026 Lancet announcement, meant to shift focus from "cysts" to hormonal and metabolic dysfunction. Gersh argues ovaries remain central, describing impaired aromatization leading to low estradiol, high LH-driven testosterone, and downstream effects including insulin resistance, inflammation, leaky gut, altered microbiome, sympathetic activation, elevated cortisol/DHEAS, obesity, mood disorders, sleep apnea, and autoimmune risk. They discuss legacy and practical issues with renaming, updated diagnostic criteria adding anti-Müllerian hormone in adults, and PMOS as a diagnosis of exclusion. Recommended evaluation includes total testosterone, DHEAS, SHBG, thyroid panel with antibodies, lipids including apoB, hsCRP, nutrients, ANA, prolactin, and select rule-outs (17-OHP, Cushing's, tumors). Treatment emphasizes lifestyle, plant-focused diet, time-restricted eating, exercise, supplements (myo-inositol, NAC, quercetin, melatonin, mitochondrial support), cautious pharmaceuticals (metformin/berberine, spironolactone), and cyclic bioidentical estradiol/progesterone; low-dose dexamethasone is noted for select adrenal-driven cases.

01:02 PCOS Renamed PMOS

04:51 Hormone Pathway Explained

09:04 Systemic Effects Cascade

13:15 Prevalence And Risks

17:29 Name Change Debate

18:28 Follicles And AMH

22:54 Inflammation And Immunity

26:17 Origins And Modern Triggers

31:40 Why Rebranding Falls Short

35:05 PCOS PMOS Searchability

35:48 Updated Diagnostic Criteria

37:52 Teen vs Adult Criteria

39:01 Key Lab Workup

44:07 High DHEAS Red Flags

45:00 Diagnosis of Exclusion

47:39 Lifestyle Treatment Plan

49:16 Diet and Fasting Strategies

53:45 Meds and Herbal Options

54:43 Mitochondria and Supplements

57:54 Inositol Ratio Debate

01:00:47 Hormones and Antiandrogens

01:04:03 Adrenal DHEAS Suppression

Dr. Felice Gersh is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist and she is also fellowship-trained in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Gersh is the Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, where she sees patients. She also lectures for A4M and various other conferences and she writes on various topics relevant to women, including on PCOS now PMOS. She has written 3 books, the first of which is called PCOS SOS and the second is PCOS Fertility Fast Track.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

New AHA/ACC Lipid Guidelines, Cholesterol Myths & Root-Cause Cardiology | Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast and interviews integrative/interventional cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj about the new AHA/ACC lipid guidelines and the evolving science of cholesterol, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk. Bhojraj explains why conventional cardiology's LDL-centric, statin-heavy approach can miss key drivers of atherosclerosis, drawing from years treating repeat heart attacks. He reviews how plaques form through endothelial/glycocalyx injury, oxidized and small dense LDL, and immune activation leading to rupture and clotting. They discuss comprehensive lipid and cardiometabolic testing (ApoB, Lp(a), oxidized LDL, insulin, A1c, CRP, MPO, Lp-PLA2, homocysteine, uric acid, TMAO), insurance barriers, and a HEART framework (Hormones, Energy, Autonomic nervous system, Rest/Repair, Triggers). They cover statin benefits/risks, alternative drugs, diet approaches, supplements, and women's heart disease risks. 00:00 Show Intro And Mission 01:01 Why Lipid Guidelines Matter 02:09 Meet Dr Sanjay Bhojraj 02:49 From Stents To Root Causes 07:01 Rethinking LDL And Statins 10:19 How Plaques And Heart Attacks Happen 19:01 Why Advanced Lipids Aren't Standard 21:37 Cash Pay Vs Insurance Labs 23:42 Key Cardiometabolic Markers 26:34 ApoB And Lp Little A 29:16 TMAO Dysbiosis Debate 31:51 Uric Acid Homocysteine And CRP 33:23 Inflammation And CRP 35:06 Beyond Basic Lipids 35:45 HDL Function Matters 38:04 HDL Treatment Limits 38:54 Sponsor Apollo Wearable 40:27 Iron Ferritin Hormones 43:04 HEART Risk Framework 43:46 MPO And Vascular Markers 46:12 Statins Benefits Risks 50:31 Personalized Lipid Therapy 58:36 Diet For Heart Health 01:01:23 Portfolio Diet Basics 01:02:09 Plant Forward Middle Ground 01:03:07 Saturated Fat And LDL 01:04:46 Vegan Keto Diet Culture 01:06:24 Niacin Pros And Limits 01:08:24 Berberine And Fish Oil 01:10:52 Omega Ratios Membranes 01:11:56 Red Yeast Garlic Glycocalyx 01:15:31 Sterols Bergamot CoQ10 01:17:45 Women Heart Disease Clues 01:20:48 Mammograms And Vascular Calcium 01:21:36 How To Work With Him Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is an Integrative Cardiologist who is also certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute of Functional Medicine. He practices in Mission Viejo, California and his website is SanjayBhojraj.us/home. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Fusing Ayreveda with Functional Medicine with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Rational Wellness Podcast 466

Ayurveda Meets Functional Medicine with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Turmeric, Doshas, Digestion, and Inflammation Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast and interviews Ayurvedic practitioner and Fusionary Formulas founder Dr. Shivani Gupta about integrating Ayurveda with modern functional medicine. Dr. Gupta describes growing up between U.S. antibiotic-heavy care and Indian spice-based remedies, then adopting Ayurveda's preventive lifestyle focused on circadian rhythms, gut "agni" (digestive fire), self-care rituals, and detox. She explains doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) as elemental body types that guide diet and lifestyle, and emphasizes inflammation as a root cause of chronic disease and "inflammaging," highlighting sleep—especially the 10 p.m.–2 a.m. window—as foundational for reducing inflammation. The discussion covers turmeric vs. curcumin, absorption with fat and black pepper, her formulations including synergistic herbs like boswellia, plus Ayurvedic approaches to diabetes and gut support with Triphala, cumin, hing/asafetida, and other spices. Gupta shares resources for her book, podcast, and supplements. 00:59 Meet Dr Shivani Gupta 02:13 Two Worlds of Healing 05:34 Discovering Ayurveda 06:17 Ayurveda Core Pillars 08:38 Turmeric vs Curcumin Debate 12:01 Building Better Turmeric 15:04 Synergy Formula for Inflammation 18:05 Doshas Explained 23:48 Dosha Based Eating 25:02 Why Inflammation Matters 26:12 Inflammaging Not Aging 27:40 Ownership Over Health 28:58 Ayurveda Detox Story 32:42 Perimenopause Inflammation Reset 35:57 Sleep Tools That Work 39:09 Ayurveda For Diabetes 40:50 Gut Healing Herbs 42:46 Spices For Brain Health 44:49 Lifestyle Before Supplements 45:43 Agni Digestive Fire Future 47:17 Where To Find Shivani 47:58 Podcast Wrap Up Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, speaker, and educator Her website is ShivaniGupta.com and you can find her book, The Inflammation Code, her podcast The Inflammation Code, and her supplements can be found at FusionaryFormulas.com and if you use the affiliate code rationalwellness you will get 15% off. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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The Science of Longevity with Dr. Chris Renna | Rational Wellness Podcast 465

Longevity Medicine Deep Dive with Dr. Chris Renna: Lifestyle Foundations, Stem Cells, Regenokine & Rapamycin Dr. Ben Weitz welcomes longevity physician Dr. Chris Renna of Lifespan Medicine to discuss evidence-informed longevity and joint regeneration strategies. Renna argues that 90% of aging outcomes still come from diet, exercise (including resistance training), sleep, and psychological perspective, with supplements and hormones as important supports. He explains why stem cells are often overhyped, why many donor cells die quickly, and describes Muse cells as a type that can survive longer, noting Florida's approval of umbilical cord cells for osteoarthritis and Lifespan's plans to offer Muse cells. Renna outlines aging as incomplete daily repair beginning around age 30 and reviews Regenokine (autologous serum rich in anti-inflammatory factors/exosomes) as a top-performing joint injection without cartilage regrowth. He covers mitochondrial support, NAD precursors, urolithin A, peptides, and discusses low-dose intermittent rapamycin plus fisetin to reduce senescent cells, ending with a message of gratitude and presence.

00:00 Show Intro

00:59 Meet Dr Chris Renna

02:17 Origins of Functional Medicine

03:42 Longevity Today and Tomorrow

05:49 Stem Cells Overhype

09:59 Why People Go Abroad

13:28 How Stem Cells Really Work

15:55 Muse Cells Explained

19:59 Aging Starts at 30

24:05 Joint Injection Breakthroughs

30:55 Regenokine and Exosomes

37:39 Diet and Food Quality

40:06 Clean Eating Basics

40:30 Hydration And Daily Movement

41:41 Sleep Skills And Wind Down

43:31 Stress Perspective Reset

45:49 Core Supplements Stack

47:23 Mitochondria Boosters

49:20 Peptides Hype And Risks

52:43 FDA Shifts And Hormones

57:21 Rapamycin Senescence Plan

01:03:01 Longevity Vision And Wrap Up

Dr. Chris Renna is a physician and the founder of Lifespan Medicine, a practice focused on proactive, personalized approaches to health optimization and longevity. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Renna has been a pioneer in integrative and anti-aging medicine, emphasizing the interconnected roles of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems in maintaining long-term health. His website is www.lifespanmedicine.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Using Precision Medicine to Reverse Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Heather Sandison | Rational Wellness Podcast 464

Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Dr. Heather Sandison about a precision, multimodal approach to Alzheimer's and cognitive decline that challenges the amyloid-only model. Sandison cites a 2026 Cochrane review finding anti-amyloid antibody therapies remove plaque but don't meaningfully improve cognition and carry risks like brain bleeding and swelling, arguing cognitive decline is driven by multiple modifiable factors. She reviews lifestyle-intervention research (Bredesen/Toups 2022, her 2023 study, Ornish 2024, and the Alzheimer's Association POINTER trial) showing cognitive improvements, discusses key drivers such as toxins (mycotoxins, metals, chemicals), infections, metabolic flexibility/ketosis, sleep, stress, and social connection, and outlines evaluation tools including MoCA, CNS Vital Signs, MRI volumetrics with arterial spin labeling, and blood biomarkers like p-tau217, Aβ 42/40, and NfL, plus interpreting nutrients via homocysteine.

00:00 Show Intro

00:59 Alzheimers Rethink

01:34 Guest Background

02:48 Trial Clarification

03:39 Limits Of Amyloid Drugs

05:29 Houseplant Brain Analogy

07:10 Lifestyle Trials Evidence

09:41 Research Funding Reality

11:08 Preventable Dementia Risks

12:44 Synapses And Social Ties

15:13 Drivers Beyond Amyloid

17:27 Toxins As Key Factor

18:52 Why Toxins Get Ignored

20:42 Metabolic Flexibility Diet

23:33 Ketosis For Cognition

24:57 Exogenous Ketones Guide

26:57 MCT And Coconut Oil

27:10 Coconut Oil Ketones

28:10 Apollo Wearable Ad

29:42 Cognitive Testing Tools

31:17 Advanced Brain Imaging

33:56 Blood Biomarkers Explained

37:39 Nutrients And Homocysteine

40:29 Vitamin D And Calcium

41:53 Treatment Priorities

43:47 Sleep Apnea First

45:53 Hormones And Peptides

48:48 Wrap Up And Resources

49:53 Podcast Outro

Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic in San Diego, California and Marama, a pioneering residential care facility focused on personalized, root-cause approaches to dementia. She is also the primary investigator and author of a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease demonstrating improvements in cognition using a personalized lifestyle intervention, and the author of the New York Times best selling book Reversing Alzheimer's. Her website is DrHeatherSandison.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

Dr. Kate Davis on Parasites, "Drainage," and Functional Strategies for Chronic Gut Symptoms Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast and interviews Dr. Kate Davis, a chiropractor turned functional medicine practitioner specializing in gut health. Davis recounts developing severe constipation and bloating at 24, receiving limited GI options, getting relief from visceral/myofascial work, then later worsening symptoms after stress with brain fog and joint swelling. A functional medicine friend used a hair follicle test (Cell Wellbeing) that suggested parasites; Davis followed an individualized protocol (including CellCore products, herbs, binders, Mimosa pudica seed, and TUDCA) and passed numerous parasites with symptom resolution. In practice she treats constipation, bloating, and loose stools by prioritizing "drainage" (bowel movements, liver/gallbladder/lymph function), assessing via hair scans, symptoms, stool/toxin tests, and bloodwork, and using diet, fermented foods, lifestyle, vagus/vestibular exercises, and breathwork; she discusses binders, mold, leaky gut, and insulin resistance targets, and shares contact info and an Instagram consult offer. 00:00 Show Intro 01:03 Meet Dr Kate Davis 01:33 Her Gut Health Journey 04:21 Parasites And Testing 06:30 Detox Protocol Basics 07:44 Practice Focus And Cases 09:06 Testing Leaky Gut 12:22 Parasite Treatment Strategy 13:58 Drainage And Gallbladder 16:18 Apollo Wearable Sponsor 17:51 4R Framework And Detox 21:04 Diet Probiotics Lifestyle 24:24 Gut Brain Vagus Nerve 28:46 Underrated And Overrated 32:04 Breathwork And Wrap Up 34:52 Podcast Outro

Dr. Kate Davis is a Doctor of Chiropractic and she also has a BS in Microbiology & Cell Science and also in Psychology. She is in private practice in San Diego, California specializing in gut health and she also has a podcast. Her website is DrKateDavis.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

Dr. Barrie Tan on Tocotrienols: Annatto Vitamin E, Lipid Antioxidant Protection, and Clinical Uses Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dr. Barrie Tan to discuss tocotrienols, lesser-known vitamin E family members (eight total: four tocopherols and four tocotrienols) that differ from common alpha-tocopherol-only supplements. Tan describes discovering tocotrienols in annatto in South America, noting annatto is uniquely tocopherol-free and rich in delta and gamma tocotrienols. He argues alpha-tocopherol is only clearly tied to bringing a fetus to full term and that excess alpha-tocopherol can antagonize tocotrienol absorption and clinical results. Tan emphasizes tocotrienols as superior lipid antioxidants that protect cell-membrane phospholipids and help stabilize omega-3 oils, and reviews studies and proposed benefits across fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome/diabetes, dyslipidemia, inflammation markers, bone density in post-menopausal women and obesity, plaque-related endpoints, and selected cancers, plus discussion of radiation/antioxidant concerns and dosing ranges used in trials. 00:00 Show Intro and Mission 00:59 Meet Dr Barrie Tan 03:12 Annatto Discovery Story 08:03 Tocotrienols vs Tocopherols 11:20 Lipid Antioxidant Explained 16:16 Omega 3 Protection Strategy 20:34 Alpha Tocopherol Antagonism 24:26 Clinical Wins and Conditions 25:53 Obesity Study Results 30:33 Cancer Research and Ferroptosis 31:40 Delta Gamma Standouts 32:10 Iron Overload Ferroptosis Link 33:57 Apollo Wearable Sponsor 35:27 Antioxidants During Cancer Therapy 38:05 Radiation Countermeasure Evidence 43:31 Cancer Dosage Guidance 45:35 Heart Metabolic Benefits 49:35 Statins CoQ10 GG Explained 54:28 Black Seed Oil Combo 55:47 Books Vitamin K Wrap Up 58:10 Podcast Closing Credits Dr. Barrie Tan has a PhD in chemistry and he's spent his life dedicated to researching vitamin E, among other nutritional compounds. Dr. Tan was chief science officer for Designs For health from 2018 to 2025. He's currently senior advisor for Everwell health and he is credited with discovering tocotrienols in palm, rice, and annatto, with annatto being the most efficient source. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

The Fluoride Debate: Risks, Toxicity & Public Health with Dr. Paul Connett: RWP Episode 015

Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Dr. Paul Connett, a former chemistry and toxicology professor, on the possible dangers of fluoride toxicity. To begin with, there is no need in the human body for flouride and there is no disease associated with a lack of fluoride. Second, biochemists have known for a long time that flouride is very toxic and at high dosages it can kill you. Fluoride can interfere with enzymes, hydrogen bonds, and it combines with metal ions like calcium and magnesium, preventing them from the useful functions they have in the body. And these effects occur at low levels.

And then there are the health effects of flouride, including dental flourosis, which is a discoloration of the enamel of the teeth, and this occurs in over 50% of children in the US. And then we have potential damage to the brain, bones, thyroid, and the rest of the endocrine system, esp. in children. Over 50 studies document that levels of flouride that can easily occur in our children between water fluoridation, fluoride in toothpaste and mouthwash, and other sources of flouride, leads to lowering IQ by approximately 5 points! What an irrational way to deliver a potentially toxic drug to our population, given that there is no way to control the dosage. And may be giving a medication to people without their consent!

Dr. Connett has written many papers and several books, including his most recent, The Zero Waste Solution https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-zero-waste-solution-paul-connett-phd/1115235807 and The Case Against Flouride https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-case-against-fluoride-paul-connett/1021577574?ean=9781603582872 Here is Dr. Connett's website: http://www.americanhealthstudies.org/index.html While he is retired, Dr. Connett is available to speak at conferences.