Published Apr 1, 2020

THIS IS WHY People Are Getting SICK & NOT STAYING HEALTHY|Dr. Steven Gundry & Lewis Howes

Dr. Steven Gundry shares transformative insights on boosting immunity, improving gut health, and enhancing longevity through strategic dietary and lifestyle changes.
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  • Dietary Tips

    Dr. Steven Gundry highlights the critical role of diet in boosting the immune system. He advises avoiding simple carbohydrates, which can suppress immune function, and instead recommends consuming foods rich in polyphenols, like olive oil, and complex sugars found in mushrooms 1 2. Gundry also underscores the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels, noting its antiviral properties and the lack of evidence for vitamin D toxicity 2.

    The best way to suppress your immune system is sugar. Sugar absolutely suppresses white blood cell function, so please don't eat like that.

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    He suggests taking time-release vitamin C to enhance antiviral defenses, especially during times of increased health risks 3.

       

    Immune Secrets

    Gundry shares lesser-known tips for maintaining a strong immune system, such as the benefits of zinc and quercetin, which have antiviral properties 4. He also discusses the importance of probiotics and prebiotics, emphasizing that most probiotics are ineffective unless they are encapsulated to survive stomach acid 5.

    Fix the leaky gut, you won't get sick.

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    Additionally, Gundry explains that a healthy gut is crucial for a robust immune system, as it helps prevent conditions like leaky gut and autoimmune diseases 5.

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