The Leaky Gut Epidemic: Understanding Symptoms & Solutions with Dr. Gundry

Did you know the key to better mood, sharper thinking, and even a longer life might be living right inside your belly? In this episode of the Food Matters Podcast, host Laurentine ten Bosch interviews renowned gut health expert Dr. Steven Gundry about the profound gut-brain connection, exploring how the microbiome influences mood, brain function, longevity, and disease prevention, while offering actionable insights on diet, leaky gut, and the importance of cultivating a healthy inner ecosystem for overall well-being.

Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned surgeon, gut health expert, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. As the founder of Gundry MD and host of The Dr. Gundry Podcast, he has dedicated his career to uncovering the link between diet, the microbiome, and disease prevention. His latest book, The Gut-Brain Paradox (April 2025), explores how gut health directly impacts brain function, mood, and longevity.

In this week's episode with Dr. Gundry, you’ll discover:

• How the trillions of bacteria in your gut profoundly influence your brain, impacting mood, cognitive function, food cravings, and overall well-being

• How a compromised gut lining can trigger systemic inflammation 

• Specific food recommendations and foods to avoid to cultivate a thriving microbiome

• The importance of Vitamin D and prebiotics for gut health

• Insights into the gut's role in disease prevention

• And so much more!

Episode resources: 

• Follow Dr. Gundry on Instagram here.

• Learn more about Dr. Gundry here.  

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See you next time.