The Gut Insiders

Food is probably the most important factor in fighting chronic inflammation, but if that's the only lever you're pulling, you're missing out. These are 5 things I do every week that have nothing to do with what's on my plate. 🎓 Sign up for Dr. B's next Anti-Inflammatory Masterclass, the 6-week scientific blueprint to identify your unique inflammation phenotype and reclaim your...

A new study out of Denmark shows that your gut diversity predicts a lot more about your health than your chronological age. In fact, the inflammation produced by poor gut health can age you -- inflammation-wise -- by up to 37 years! Chuck and Dr. B break down what the latest science says, and how you can use these findings to reduce chronic inflammation in your own life. Sign up for Dr. B's ne...

Two people can eat the exact same anti-inflammatory diet. One of them gets better, while the other shows no improvement. Why? The answer goes way beyond the individual foods we eat. I've got 5 reasons your anti-inflammatory diet isn't working, and how to get back on track. Register now for my free, live, 60-minute gut phenotype workshop that can help you learn the roots causes of bloating,...

Everyone blames acid for acid reflux. What if I told you the real problem isn't actually the acid? I'm a gastroenterologist. I published papers on this topic with some of the world's leading reflux doctors. And I'm going to set you straight on exactly what to eat if you have acid reflux — and just as important: why. Join the Gut Health Collective community: https://theguthealthmd.c...

Brand new research suggests that cancer leaves a "fingerprint" in your gut microbiome. And it may be connected to the bacteria in your mouth. With rates of colon cancer on the rise, and patients getting younger and younger, these new marker might be crucial for early detection. This week on The Gut Insiders, Chuck and Dr. B break down this massive meta analysis and discuss what it means...

There's no proven way to "detox" microplastics from your body, but you *can* remove them from your kitchen. There's just one problem: They're hiding in EVERYTHING we buy and eat. If you share my concern about the prevalence of microplastics and what they mean for our health, these are 5 easy changes I've made in my kitchen to reduce them as much as possible. More gut heal...

Everyone has hemorrhoids. Right now. There are 3 of them down there. But it only matters when they start to flare up. The itching, the ... leaking. It's a topic we're all shy about, yet it affects 1 in 4 adults — probably more. This week on The Gut Insiders, Chuck and Dr. B get down and dirty to discuss anal and rectal health, and why it's just as important as everything else going on...

Sign up now for The Constipation Protocol, my new 2-week course that gets to the root of constipation and its many different causes: https://theguthealthmd.com/courses/constipation-protocol/ Everyone assumes that constipation is caused by a slow colon, but the truth is there are a variety of factors that contribute. And that means, we need a variety of solutions. So before you reach for another do...

Even if you poop every day, you might still be constipated. Constipation can show up in a lot of ways, but paying attention to these 6 patterns can help you identify the real issue affecting your gut and take steps to fix it. Find the root causes of your constipation in my new course. Enrollment is open NOW: https://theguthealthmd.com/constipation-protocol/ Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powere...

I keep hearing about incredibly popular supplements that promise to "seal" your "leaky gut." The trouble is, "Leaky Gut Syndrome" is made up. So I read the human studies on 6 over-hyped leaky gut supplements. Here are the claims, the results, and what these pills and powders are actually doing in your intestines. My newest course on rooting out the true causes of cons...

Your grocery bill keeps climbing. Mine too. And it hurts. The good new is, you don't need to break the bank to eat gut healthy, anti-inflammatory foods. These are the 7 strategies I deploy for my family to keep delicious, nutritious food on the table without spending a fortune on groceries. Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Pow...

Up to 84% of people on GLP-1 medications — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound — get gut symptoms. And almost no one is told what to do about them. Nausea, bloating, and constipation aren’t the drug going wrong. That’s the drug working. I’ll show you why, and give you the 5 things I tell every patient to do about it. Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://w...

Should men eat more beans and women eat more broccoli for the best health outcomes? A new study hints at the metabolic differences between the sexes when it comes to which fiber-rich foods improve gut health. But as Chuck and Dr. B break down in this episode, the new research comes with a few asterisks. Read the study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0939475326001717Dr. B's...

Today I’m sharing 6 foods I prioritize on my plate that actually calm inflammation. This is not hype. It’s hard science. Each one has a clear mechanism and a human study. And number 5 changed how I think about the gut. Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate-Inflammation/dp/B0FNDSR2C5Subscribe to The Gut Insiders wh...

We often think about mental health in terms of neurons and brain chemicals. But that's only part of the picture. After all, the brain is connected to everything, and there's actually a chemical superhighway between your gut and brain that has enormous impact on mood and even clinical disorders like depression and anxiety. This week on The Gut Insiders, Chuck and Dr. B discuss why the micro...

If you have low energy, and feel like you could go to sleep at 3pm, it may not be stress. Low iron is may more common that most people realize, and it's often misunderstood. In this video, I want to share how important dietary iron is, how to eat more of it, and the one step you can't skip. Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate...

For years I cared for women who told me everything changed in their mid-40s. “My gut worked. My sleep worked. And in the last 18 months, all of it came apart. I don’t recognize myself.” They’d been told it was just their hormones. But there's more to the story: Inflammation. The two are deeply intertwined, but you don't have to settle for imbalance. These 5 tips will help. Dr. B's new...

GLP-1 weight loss medication is life-changing for millions. Less obesity means less stroke, cancer, and heart attacks. But the magic that makes you crave less and feel full sooner is also the reason GLP-1s can wreak havoc on your gut health. And when these prescriptions aren't paired with sustained diet and lifestyle changes, many people miss out on massive health gains. This week on The Gut I...

Five foods. The science behind each one. And what to actually do about it. Chronic inflammation causes those aches and pains, brain fog, and feeling "off." But what's worse: It's linked to heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and autoimmune conditions. The good news: Reducing your consumption of these five foods (and adding more fiber) is huge in lowering your risk. The Anti-Inflammat...

If you’re constipated and someone told you to take magnesium, they were half right. Because the type of magnesium you take is the difference between actually going to the bathroom tomorrow morning — and wasting thirty dollars on a bottle that does nothing. Today we're going to settle this. The Anti-Inflammatory Masterclass. 7 weeks. We identify your inflammation phenotype, find your root cause...

Acute inflammation is what happens when you sprain your ankle. Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a different beast. It’s the kind that runs quietly in the background for years, degrading your overall quality of life. These 5 foods are likely the cause, and we have the peer-reviewed science to back it up. The good news? Your body is incredibly resilient, and small changes can make a world of diffe...

Our food and water supply is besieged by plastic, and depending on how these products are packaged, processed, and heated, the effect of microplastics on our health can vary widely. We know they're not good for us, but how worried should we be? Chuck and Dr. B break down what we know, and start building a case for reducing microplastics in our gut, blood, and brains. The good news: Brand new r...

What does an anti-inflammatory diet actually look like in real life? In this video, I'm walking you through my full anti-inflammatory day of eating — every meal, every habit, and exactly why each one works to reduce inflammation and support your gut microbiome. This isn't a cleanse, a detox, or a list of foods to give up. It's the sustainable eating pattern I use every single day — and...

The social media trend of "Fibermaxxing" seems to be everywhere, and the truth is: It's a very good idea. But as usual, Internet videos rarely explain the science. In this episode, Chuck and Will discuss how to increase your fiber in a slow, healthy way, in order to maximize gut health. Dr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Pla...

People ask me all the time what a gastroenterologist actually eats. Not the Instagram version. The real version. What’s on the counter, what’s in the fridge, what goes in the bowl most mornings. So today I’m going to show you the five foods I eat most days. These aren’t exotic and bizarre. These are affordable, plant-forward foods that I choose for a specific purpose — because every one of them ea...