Steven Gundry MD
@DrGundry
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A regenerative medicine MD, author of bestseller Plant Paradox™️. Founder #gundrymd, @gundryhealth, The Dr. Gundry Podcast host. Next book "Gut-Brain Paradox".
Palm Springs, CA
Joined July 2011
Turned 70 years old today & all my longevity markers are better than when I was 40. Now, I’m shooting for a vital 150! Let’s do it together!
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Vitamin D for prevention of respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Please, please, take Vit D3 5,000 IU minimum.
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Great to meet you & be a guest on your show @kellyclarkson! The episode turned out great! Here’s to Penny’s successful health journey. 🙌#KellyClarksonShow
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👍🏻🙌👏🏻 🙏 #teamkelly.
I read The Plant Paradox by Dr. Gundry. He gives you yes & no lists 2 go by & tells why you should avoid things & basically it all comes down to lectins & inflammation. It’s a very detailed read as far as it being a giant science class but it has been helpful 4 me 💁🏼♀️#UCanDoIt 👍.
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I’ll be on the Kelly Clarkson show tomorrow (10/3) too talking about the Plant Paradox Family Cookbook & demo-ing delicious lectin-free recipes for the whole family.
Chicka chicka #KellyClarksonShow 😎 Tomorrow we're re-mixing things up with @KalPenn and @Wale! . Find out where to watch:
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I'm so excited that my newest book is out! THANK YOU for all your support in pre-ordering "Gut Check". If you haven't got your copy yet, order it here: .
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Here’s a photo of my hands by popular request of the @ArmchairExpPod @daxshepard audience. my age spots disappeared by going lectin-free!
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It’s never too late to listen to this very special 200th episode of The Dr. Gundry Podcast with the amazing @TonyRobbins and @PeterDiamandis where we discuss their new book Life Force. Listen now! -
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It’s my 69th birthday today and this picture of me nearly 30 years ago is proof that you CAN actually de-age! (And it’s never too late to start by giving your gut buddies what they want!) #wecandothis
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Make sure you check out my conversation with the amazing @JayShettyIW on his podcast #OnPurpose. We talk about the power of our gut bacteria, and what foods help our body avoid inflammation. Listen here:
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Many thanks @TonyRobbins, my dear friend and patient who healed himself with my Plant Paradox diet, for promoting my new book.
Want to lose weight for GOOD? Read the "The Plant Paradox," a revolutionary new book by @DrGundry — my personal doc!
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Happy to announce the Plant Paradox Family cookbook is officially out today!
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Vitamin D Supplementation Could Possibly Improve Clinical Outcomes of Patients Infected with Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-2019) by Mark Alipio :: SSRN. This just in, like I’ve been warning. Get your Vit D levels up, please!
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Vitamin D Status in Hospitalized Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Infection | The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism | Oxford Academic. I’ve been saying this for twenty (20) years! Get your Vit D levels up! Absolutely no downsides.
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Thank you @kelly_clarkson for telling the world about your secret to weight loss! Here's to your continued great health! .
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Studies show that when avocados 🥑are consumed with a meal, it dramatically increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
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Why I'm so passionate about my work. Meet Edith, my 105-year-old vivacious patient. #LONGEVITY
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DrPauling’s research on Vit C and viruses. Glucose is nearly identical to Vit C which is why Pauling showed that glucose will prevent white blood cells from having enough Vit C to do their job killing viruses.
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Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality and Vitamin D: An Indonesian Study by Prabowo Raharusun :: SSRN second study relating low Vit D status to horrible outcomes of Corvus -19. Please increase your Vit D3 intake
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"I know the industry loves the weight gone, but for me it wasn't (about) the weight," she said. "For me, it was 'I'm not on my medicine any more.'" - @kelly_clarkson about her results on #PlantParadox diet on @todayshow
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Excited to share the final cover of my upcoming book, “The Energy Paradox.” In it, I’ll share the secrets, based on latest research, to youthful energy at any age! Because fatigue is NOT something you need to resign yourself to because “you’re not a spring chicken anymore.” 💪
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Feels good to finally hold a physical copy of my new book, The #energyparadox - out 3/16. Preorder your copy now or join me 3/14 for my virtual book event - get tickets @GoLiveDOTly!
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Eat your greens! Your brain will be 11 years younger than others who don’t.
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Just presented my latest research findings on how a lectin-light diet + supplementing with polyphenols, pre/probiotics can completely remedy auto-immune diseases @American_Heart conference in NOLA today.
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Starting my morning rocking out, as best as this doc can. Keep it “Up Up Up”, @kelly_clarkson! Thanks for spreading the word about how the right foods can make such a dramatic difference in our health! #teamkelly #DrGundry
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The science behind lectins is over a century old. But I was one of the first people to theorize that lectins are THE major culprit of so many of our modern ailments, esp autoimmune issues. Here's how I discovered they're linked:.
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Excited to announce the #PlantParadox is #2 and the cookbook is #6 on the #newyorktimes bestseller list next week! Thank you all for continuing to share the book with your friends and family.
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The Plant Paradox Cookbook is #3 on the @nytimes bestseller list!! This will be two bestsellers in less than a year. Thank you to each of you that bought the books & spread the word about your successes of healing / vitality on the #PlantParadox program.
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Our study presented yesterday at American Heart Association showing lectins produce an autoimmune attack on coronary arteries in humans!
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For our health & future generations’ health, the US must follow Germany’s lead. Germany to ban use of glyphosate weedkiller by end of 2023
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Time to ban all products with glyphosate. Of course it causes cancer. Enough is enough with this deadly disruptor. This court case is a start:
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For every bite of animal protein, I want you to take 2 bites of plant fibers.
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Putting dairy in your coffee cancels out coffee’s polyphenol benefits. Drink it black or swap out the A2 milk with unsweetened coconut milk.
@DrGundry I have been drinking A2 in my coffee but I was told it should be the whole milk version. Please put me on the right path please.
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If I can lose 70 pounds and heal myself of arthritis, migraines and diabetes via diet, you can too! #FlashbackFriday #theplantparadox
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Perhaps a better warning from the CDC would be “Never eat any cereal, not just this one!”
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Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease | NEJM nice to see NEJM backing up what I’ve been writing about for the last 15 years!
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Rosemary contains rosemarinic and carnosic acid, which studies of the ultra long-lived Italians in Acciaroli, Italy, appears to be their secret.
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In my practice, 100 percent of my female patients with autoimmune issues have seen 6 to 10 doctors - with no answers or being dismissed for being ‘hormonal’ - before me. This HAS to change, my fellow doctors. Thank you for having me on, @morningmika to address this.
This is how women can take control of their health, according to @DrGundry
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This is huge! The gut microbiome in patients with colon cancer around the world are identical! Despite diet, lifestyle. Once again proves the point of #longevityparadox. It’s the bugs that determine our fate!.Dr G.
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Excellent news! The Plant Paradox is now an international best seller.
Learn something new from authors @IAmMarkManson, @drgregwells, and @DrGundry—all on the Canadian bestsellers list this weekend!
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Coronavirus: fact vs fiction, best supplements to boost your immune system, plane hygiene and the only mask that will truly help prevent the spread of #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdates. Tune in to this special podcast episode talk:
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Mitochondrial uncoupling is the key to keto - this phenomenon underlies everything we didn’t know about how to support health, well-being & #longevity.
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Thank you, Darlene!! Appreciate all you do for the #PlantParadox community.
@DrGundry Darlene helped immensely with the updated lists in this post. I happen to have the platform to share it widely, but your appreciation to her would mean a lot.
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A new year = a fresh start, leaving any regret or guilt behind. Time to renew your commitment to your vitality and.
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Been looking into it, just need the right chef / restaurant management team that wants to partner! Thanks for the encouragement.
@DrGundry you should open a restaurant!.
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Nearly 100% of American College of Cardiology leadership received drug or device company payments. No wonder they push drugs and stents, not food.
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montgomery, AL 1957.
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[Olive oil, immune system and infection]. - PubMed - NCBI. Let’s not forget the power of olive oil to boost your immune system!
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Sneak peek alert! My third book in the Paradox series is available NOW for pre-order now, on shelves April 2019 .
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Parkinsonism Develops in Animals Given Herbicide and Lectins at Low Dose, Study Reports. Like I said in “The Plant Paradox,” lectins cause Parkinson’s! More proof how it happens. Dr G
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The role of vitamin D in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality | SpringerLink. Low Vit D is lethal when confronted with Covid 19
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4 books on the @nytimes #Bestseller list in 2 YEARS! Your health success stories are why I continue writing & researching. 🙏 Let’s keep spreading the word about the #plantparadox lifestyle until all disease is ERASED & we’re all living vital 100 year old + lives!!
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Congrats Dave and Jann on your one-year anniversary as Plant Paradoxers! Here's a very realistic summary of their ups and downs on the diet over the year and how they are feeling today. Check it out:
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Tried the Plant Paradox vegan 5-day fasting-mimicking diet yet? Here’s one of the main reasons to give it a go.
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My new book Gut Check is out TODAY! A message of gratitude .
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Effects of 6-month vitamin D supplementation on insulin sensitivity and secretion: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in: European Journal of Endocrinology - Ahead of print. Here is a novel idea: Prescribe Vit D instead of Metformin for Diabetics!
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Today, July 11, is the day! I’m 71 years old but more importantly, it’s the inaugural National #PolyphenolDay! To celebrate, I invite you to get your polyphenols in by taking a shot of cold first pressed #oliveoil with me! I’ll go first.
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Impact of diet intervention on autoimmunity in mice -- ScienceDaily. Resistant starches change the microbiome and cure lupus in mice: just like I’ve published in humans!
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Nuts beat whole wheat muffins in lowering HbA1c and cholesterol, cardiovascular risk. Of course!
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Proud to partner with @charitywater in helping provide access to clean water around the world. #WorldWaterDay We’ve got 30 wells in the works with these already complete:
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An important reminder. Statins suppress the immune system and suppress the response to flu vaccines!
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Bravo to this inspirational 90-year-old man who’s practicing a few crucial keys to longevity: he’s socially involved with his community and he never retired!
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Association of fried food consumption with all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: prospective cohort study | The BMJ. Like I say, Fried Chicken Kills!
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Beers are pretty much all big lectin bombs. Stick with aged liquors, such as Scotch or Anejo tequila. The wood barrel infuses the alcohol with polyephenols.
@DrGundry I am trying to find out what Beers / Liquors are Lectin Free. .
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Yes! You don’t retire from something but retire TO something! One of the keys to longevity: never retire.
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Finally, the scientific community is paying attention to the benefits of lectin-light eating. We’ve got a long way to go but this is a huge first step.
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Eat one thing for your tastebuds and two for your gut buddies. If you can just follow that rule, you can make a huge change in your health in the coming year without taking drastic steps.
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I salute you Queen Elizabeth II. You died “young” at the ripe old age of 96. May we all follow your example of living a long, healthy, productive life. #QueenElizabeth #LONGEVITY
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Thanks for the shoutout about my new book, @TonyRobbins !.
My personal doctor and longtime friend, @DrGundry, has a new book - The Longevity Paradox - that offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease. I highly recommend checking it out: #longevityparadox.
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New to the Plant Paradox eating program? Welcome! And good news – I've created a 6 hour Youtube playlist of all my 'greatest hits' videos about the #plantpardox lifestyle!
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Germany to ban use of glyphosate weedkiller by end of 2023 Can we learn from Germany on this?.
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Yes! Grateful for so many things, such as my wonderful wife, our dogs, my patients, and my health.
When we practice gratitude, we can raise our levels of happiness, improve our health, and also increase our sense of connectedness with others. Let's try that now. What are you grateful for today?.
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Thanks for including my book, The Plant Paradox! However, it’s not a temporary quick fix diet; it’s a lifestyle that works if you work it!
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Honored to have @DrDaleBredesen as my guest today! .He’s got a new book out called The End of Alzheimer’s Program about lifestyle changes YOU can make to prevent — and even REVERSE — symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Take a listen.
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And we still get bombarded daily by RD’s and MDs about whole grain goodness! Follow the money!.
10 years ago @marionnestle & I wrote a piece for JAMA considering the "dark side" of food industry behavior related to obesity. Newly leaked documents suggest these behaviors continue, with cereal manufacturers seeming to buy influence and target opponents.
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Vitamin D is essential for a long life. In fact, 4 out of the 5 Blue Zones receive optimal vitamin D through sun exposure year-round. I'm here to share how YOU can optimize your absorption of Vitamin D no matter where you live. #Longevity #VitaminD
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High-protein diets increase cardiovascular risk by activating macrophage mTOR to suppress mitophagy | Nature Metabolism. Another nail in the Carnivore diet?
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Agree with this study that coffee promotes longevity! It has amazing polyphenols. Just make sure to drink it black, otherwise the dairy cancels out the health benefits.
Wow. Really good news for #coffee drinkers. You won't believe what the results of this (SIGNIFICANT) new study just published out of the UK have to say about how coffee supports your health. The link’s in my bio.
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce brown adipose tissue -- ScienceDaily. Oh no! Another reason to avoid statins, at least in the long term.
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What foods to eat and what to steer clear of? Based on 20+ years of research measuring my patients' inflammatory markers based on what they were and were not eating, I've created a "Yes" & "No" food list. Here’s a video I created to explain:
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Not a coincidence! It’s happened that quickly for many, many patients & Plant Paradox followers! Your gut bugs are happy now & cleaning out the inflammation.
I started using @DrGundry healthy eating 7 days ago. Joint pain in my knee, thumb, hip and shoulder virtually gone away. Is this a happy coincidence? Any insights??.
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#TeamKelly all the way!.
Other fake news that’s going around about me is that I’ve been taking weird pills 4 weight loss or doing weird fad diets. All of this is not true. I ain’t got time 4 all that. I eat the same stuff I always have. It’s all just made w/different flours/sugars/ingredients. #DrGundry.
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Associations of dietary choline intake with risk of incident dementia and with cognitive performance: the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study | The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Oxford Academic. Eggs anyone?
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My new book, The Longevity Paradox, is AVAILABLE today! Pick up a copy or audio version today for the real keys to the fountain of youth!
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Synergistic neuroprotection by coffee components eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide and caffeine in models of Parkinson's disease and DLB | PNAS. More coffee please, but hold the decaf!
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