The WORST grains for your GUT: William Davis, M.D. | mbg Podcast

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William Davis delves into the impact of his book "Wheat Belly," criticizing the medical system's reliance on pharmaceuticals and highlighting the benefits of a grain-free diet. His recommendations include using alternative flours for bread, emphasizing the importance of gut health, and advocating for lactobacillus reuteri yogurt for various health benefits, including improved skin, sleep, libido, muscle restoration, and relationships.

Insights

  • Eliminating wheat, grains, and sugar from diets can lead to weight loss, improved diabetes management, and better outcomes for conditions like colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, fermented into yogurt, offers various benefits such as smoother skin, improved sleep, increased libido, muscle preservation, and oxytocin release for enhanced relationships, showcasing the potential of specific microbial strains for health improvements.

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  • What are the health impacts of grains?

    Grains can have negative effects on health.

  • What is recommended for optimal health?

    A diet rich in animal products and vegetables.

  • What are the benefits of lactobacillus reuteri yogurt?

    Lactobacillus reuteri yogurt offers various health benefits.

  • How can gut health be improved?

    Addressing gut health is crucial for overall well-being.

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    Fecal transplants are not recommended due to associated risks.

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Summary

00:00

"William Davis: Wheat Belly Impact and Insights"

  • William Davis discusses the impact of his book "Wheat Belly" on the grain-free and gluten-free movement.
  • Davis highlights changes in research findings over the past decade, particularly in relation to grains and health.
  • Early observations linked the removal of gluten from diets to reduced symptoms in paranoid schizophrenia.
  • Davis criticizes the medical system's focus on pharmaceuticals over natural health restoration methods like diet and nutrients.
  • Davis categorizes grains based on their health impact, with modern high-yield wheat being the most detrimental.
  • He explains the genetic similarities among different grains and their negative effects on health.
  • Davis recommends using almond flour, ground golden flaxseed, and coconut flour as healthier alternatives for bread.
  • Sourdough bread is considered a slightly better option due to the fermentation process reducing some toxic components.
  • Davis shares his journey from performing heart procedures to focusing on preventive measures like calcium scoring for heart health.
  • He emphasizes the ineffectiveness of traditional heart disease management methods and the need for proactive approaches to prevent heart events.

13:42

Optimal Health Through Diet and Nutrition

  • Adding vitamin D for the first time led to a significant decrease in plaque visible on a CT heart scan.
  • Cholesterol testing is outdated, and better methods like nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are available to quantify particles leading to heart disease.
  • Individuals with heart disease often have average cholesterol levels but an excess of small LDL particles, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
  • Removing grains and sugars from diets led to eradication of small LDL particles in patients.
  • Eliminating wheat, grains, and sugar resulted in weight loss, improved diabetes, and better management of colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Meat consumption is not linked to coronary disease or colon cancer, with a preference for grass-fed, pasture-raised, and full-fat options.
  • Cured meats with sodium nitrite may pose health risks due to the formation of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines.
  • Fermented meats like salami offer beneficial microbes and should not be confused with cured meats.
  • A diet devoid of grains, rich in animal products, organs, and vegetables, while including prebiotic fibers, is recommended for optimal health.
  • Neglecting fiber sources in diets can lead to intestinal issues, impacting overall health and potentially causing chronic diseases.

27:36

"Revolutionary Device Improves Gut Health"

  • The newest model measures hydrogen and methane gas, registering on a smartphone when blown into.
  • Dr. Angus from Dublin, Ireland, invented the device for his wife's irritable bowel syndrome on a low FODMAPs diet.
  • The device maps out GI tract microbes, aiding in identifying food intolerances beyond FODMAPs.
  • The device has shown significant health improvements in individuals with high hydrogen gas levels.
  • Telltale signs of CBO include food intolerances within 90 minutes, fat Malibu, and associated conditions like fibromyalgia.
  • Fatty liver can develop without alcohol consumption due to grains, sugars, insulin resistance, and endotoxemia.
  • CIFO, small intestinal fungal overgrowth, can occur post-antibiotics or high sugar intake, leading to symptoms like sugar cravings and mood swings.
  • Treatments for CIFO include berberine, curcumin, and essential oils, administered in a diluted form due to their potency.
  • Eradicating CBO and CIFO can take two to three months, with die-off reactions causing temporary symptoms like anxiety and heart palpitations.
  • The device and treatments mentioned have shown significant improvements in various health conditions, emphasizing the importance of addressing gut health.

40:51

Microbiome Insights: Health Benefits and Future Trends

  • Ways to subdue the effects of fever and muscle aches include slowing down approach, spacing out dosing, reducing dose, and taking activated charcoal.
  • Specific study from MIT between 2013-2017 focused on lactobacillus reuteri, showing positive effects like faster skin healing, hair growth, and muscle preservation.
  • Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, available as Gastros, can be fermented into yogurt for higher adult doses, with 360 billion bacteria per serving after 36 hours of fermentation.
  • Consuming lactobacillus reuteri yogurt leads to benefits like smoother skin, deeper sleep, increased libido, muscle restoration, and oxytocin release for improved relationships.
  • Different strains of microbes can be fermented for specific effects like quicker recovery for athletes or overall health improvements.
  • Fecal transplants are not recommended due to associated risks, but future trends may involve stool banks for safe and screened donors.
  • The power of microbiome insights is growing, offering significant health benefits like better sleep, muscle restoration, and increased libido, challenging pharmaceutical industry norms.
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