137: Father of Functional Medicine + Discussion on Autoimmunity | Dr. Jeffrey Bland

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On this weeks episode, I am bringing on Dr. Jeffrey Bland who is frequently referred to as the father of functional medicine.  He is also an iconic figure in the establishment and growth of the natural products industry. His goal is to change the global conversation about immunity and get people thinking about personalization in an entirely new way. 

Topics Covered:


What is functional medicine? 

Idea behind functional medicine 

Epigenetics

Medications and other factors that could cause autoimmunity

Zombie cells 

Autophagy 

Ultra processed foods 

Political changes in the US in regards to nutrition and health 

Erythritol 

Ozempic and Wegovy

Calories and how your body stores them 

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat 

Is buckwheat wheat?

Natural selection 

Anti nutrients in plant foods 

Food and the micro biome 

Leaky gut 



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