Dr. Gundry: “What the HECK are polyphenols?” | Ep163

#Polyphenols #PolyphenolDay #DrGundry
Dark Chocolate. Olive oil. Red wine.
What do these three foods all have in common?
If you guessed polyphenols, then you are absolutely RIGHT.
On this episode, I talk all about these amazing micronutrients, what they can do for your health, why my critics are WRONG about them, and the best (and worst) sources of polyphenols out there.
I also invite you to join me in celebrating all the wonderful benefits of polyphenols on June 11th, which is National Polyphenol Day. It’s a holiday my team created to educate folks about polyphenols - and it happens to also be my birthday!
Thank you to today’s sponsor, Allform! Visit Allform.com/GUNDRY for 20% off your custom furniture order!
On this episode you’ll learn:
How polyphenols can help protect YOU from environmental stressors as well (1:00)
The real reason leaves “change colors” in the fall (you’ll never doubt the power of polyphenols again)(2:30)
What all great winemakers know about polyphenols - and how to choose grapes with the most protective properties (4:30)
The real reason I LOVE olive oil (it has nothing to do with the healthy fats) - and my potency trick for testing the quality of your olive oil (5:00)
The newest cutting-edge info about polyphenols (and why they’re even MORE powerful than we thought) (7:30)
One polyphenol misconception you MUST ignore - and the amazing benefits these nutrients can have on your gut (12:00)
Why the COLOR of your food matters - and how the blue zones prove it (15:00)
Why I always say “more bitter, more better” - and how following this rule can transform your health (21:00)
How to support your heart health by eating CHOCOLATE (but you must follow THESE rules)(22:00)
Why you should look for THESE labels on your next bottle of wine - and two of my favorite wine companies (25:00)
3 polyphenol-rich foods that I do NOT recommend and why (29:00)
Mentioned on this episode:
The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get‑Up‑and‑Go Has Got up and Gone - (pre-order here!)
www.harperwave.com/book/9780063005730/The-Energy-Paradox-Steven-R.-Gundry-MD/

[@ramban321]

I have 2 Doctors for the past 10 yrs. Dr. Eric Berg and Dr Gundry, the man who taught me how to eat and what to eat. Thank You Dr Gundry! From Palm Beach, Fl

[@123Goldhunter11]

I just turned 71. Thanks for curing my wife's fibromyalgia. It was those pesky grain lectins. She suffered for years.

[@kentwoodward5613]

Happy b/day Dr. Gundry and please continue to enlighten us with your much appreciated podcasts.

[@mellaii9244]

I like that you have an affinity for bright colors and geometric shapes in addition to your incredibly impressive accomplishments. Happy Early Birthday to You, Dr. Gundry 🎉

[@frankevich]

Happy Birthday (July 11) Dr. Gundry. All the best for many more of them, and many thanks for sharing your wisdom and views with us. Please keep 'em coming.

[@burtjason208]

Happy Birthday Doc in advance! thanks for all that you do. I have learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work. Thank you'

[@alicegunn3970]

I'm so glad I love and crave bitter type foods. You did a great job of explaning everything. Thx Dr. Gundry.

[@parisj8813]

Thanks so much because not a lot of doctors tell the truth about what we really need and why . I came across your gut health ad and have been subscribed ever since!!🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@davidprossen849]

I'm happy you did this segment on polyphenols and their beneficial nature to the human diet. I also like the doctor who took the opposite position on polyphenols and have been quite concerned about this conflicting information on these plant protectors as presented by you and the opposing doctor. Thank you for your specific clarification put forth on this video which allows me to rest a bit easier.

[@georgemarsilio5122]

happy birthday in advance!!!! & thank you!!! for all yu do for the benefit of people...

[@josiegreco9573]

Very informative podcast! Thank You Dr Gundry!

[@aminsajidmian2030]

❤️💐HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. GUNDRY, LONG LIVE. OUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES FOR YOU ALL THE TIMES.

[@elginb]

I always wondered how plants could withstand being under the intense sunlight, polyphenols!

[@matthewblackman5888]

Happy Birthday for Sunday Dr Gundry 🎂🥗🥦🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🫐🫐🫐🫐🥥🥥🥥🫒 your a legend and a life saver thank you for all your gracious giving cheers and God bless. Happy Birthday to you sir 🙏

[@caramelcocoa234]

I so needed to this!!!! I read some research about polyphenols! But to get a Dr. Gundry endorsement, means more

[@claudettesechler149]

What a great show! You are always giving me something new that I can either add or takeaway! How about opening up a practice here on Guam! Then I would never have to leave!

[@RowanAdler]

Thanks Dr G, am loving having a great excuse to douse my salads in extra virgin olive oil! 🥗😆 Cheers, Rowan

[@thanosisback2754]

Love your work, Doc. You changed my life aka health, for the better.

[@josephgannaban.motivational]

Hapi Birthday Dr. Gundry! Hapi Nat'l Polyphenol Day, too. How do I remove stress nodules from my tired back muscles?

[@alicegunn3970]

Happy Birthday Dr. Gundry 🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁

[@MJ-lz1km]

Congratulations on your birthday!.. Love from South Africa.

[@rautsai_00pm23]

Hi from Connecticut 🙏 🙏 Great fascinating topic, I really love it. ❤️ ❤️ Thank you Dr. Gaundy!!

[@dianeofeuphoria]

I don't do Instagram, but I wish the best of luck to everyone who participates. Happy Birthday, Doc!

[@petercarmody4897]

Happy Birthday! I'll be taking that toast of polyphenols!

[@enlumineresse]

I love the Polyphenols Day! Brilliant idea dr Gundry 😄🫒

[@barrymiller99]

Exceptional presentation. Thank you.

[@startafresh1550]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And a question: which would be healthier: a small glass of organic red wine or a small glass on non alcoholic organic red wine? And do you know which vine has the highest content? Is it Pinot Noir?

[@lisaarace2951]

Happy Birthday Dr Gundry

[@jayaprakashrao7535]

Great video...Million thanks to you , Sir..

[@faithwalker2313]

Thank Dr Gundry.. love your work! You have had a major impact on our health over the past couple years. Just in time for this Covid MESS. Can you cover more about the spike protein. Is it similar to a massive lectin? How does your diet affect the spike protein?

[@ruthbiafora5443]

As I’m listening to this podcast I’m on the 101 freeway about to drive by Montecito and I’m waving to you and your beautiful wife. :-) I have a good Italian name Dr. Gundry and red leaf lettuce and a good olive oil were a staple in my childhood. :-) That’s why I’ve never been sick and have a perfect attendance in high school. My doctor in Los Angeles talks about polyphenols the way you do and he is big on green apple skins. Looking forward to doing the olive oil shot on your birthday Dr. Gundry. :-)

[@justanaturelover]

Thank you Doc Gundry, God bless you 😇

[@user-pc5fo5kn4z]

Best congratulations on your birthday!

[@ironskillet713]

You recommend Vitamin K, but what about those on blood thinners? I'm following your diet and though it has been hard for me, I have nothing but praise for it. Also, I don't usually subscribe to anything, but I subscribed to your podcast. Thank you Dr. Gundry for improved health. It means so much to me.♥️♥️♥️

[@4406bbldb]

Dr. I received my Olive oil delivery from you and understand why you said “food is just away to get Olive oil into your body”, I tried to be accurate. Anyhow in the same week I noticed overall feel good all over. Happy I bought 4 bottles.

[@HappyJiyoung]

Thank you so much for sharing this anazing info! :)

[@stephaniemckenzie3552]

Another July Birthday person here 👍 my Birthday is 4 days after yours and my husband's is 4 days after mine 😄 I will be sure to enjoy polyphenol rich foods on your Birthday and our gut buddies can all celebrate!! 🙌🥳

[@davidbailey3669]

Hello dear. Nice meeting you here. You’ve got a beautiful smile. I hope we can get to know each other better

[@alimark8558]

Hello, Doctor, there is an important point about bacteria that no one has talked about, which is tonsillitis and its relationship to candidiasis of the intestine, because it is known that tonsillitis may lead to rheumatism, but no one explains the link between the two things. Because I was young, of course, after a short period of time I developed rheumatism, then after six years I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune disease, and I am now 26 years old

[@rokmiklic8718]

Ooooh, dope look! As well as the topic!

[@ImWORTHITINC]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR!!!!!!

[@davidbailey3669]

Hello dear. Nice meeting you here. You’ve got a beautiful smile. I hope we can get to know each other better

[@sherryhorning9946]

Happy birthday. I am not on Instagram but I will take a shot.

[@nickp9994]

Big family dinner planned on the 11th. Can’t wait to annoy people during dinner with a polyphenol discussion at the table

[@troywilson8885]

Happy almost Birthday, Dr. Gundry! Do you have an opinion on muscadine seed oil? I understand the muscadine skins and seeds are very high in polyphenols. Thank you.

[@jordangabenite6594]

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY DR. GRUNDY National Polyphenol Day🎍🍅🍑🍐🌿🌻🍒🍆

[@DipakRoy945]

Thank you Grudy I am your age group and in same profession your talks are changing my lifestyle

[@r.davidyoung7242]

Amazing 🤜🤛... Happy 71st and Happy Polyphenol Day this July 11th 🥳❤️🥳❤️

[@eightofhearts]

Dr Gundry can you recommend great non alcoholic wines that are high in polyphenols. Thank you for all the effort you put into informing us ❤️

[@Funnymomentss321]

Wonderful video and information 👍🏻😊

[@totoyleon7991]

What about the oxalates in some of this foods? Is there a way to set up the limit per person to avoid the oxalates toxicity?

[@HarrisPilton789]

I ordered ceremonial grade matcha tea from Hibiki-An. It was shipped from Kyoto and I received it in only a few days. It is wonderful and I highly recommend it!

[@claramartinez2592]

Thank you doctor for this information

[@annehirsh]

Thanku, once again, Dr. Gundry

[@marylynnkleimeyer3225]

Happy Birthday Dr. Gundry. Thank you for all you do. Can I brush my teeth with coconut oil if I am Apo E 4 ?

[@warriorscode2432]

Hello Dr Gundry and dr Gundrys Team. Nice video as always :) . I have a question about Lecithin, especially Soy Lecithin. Because I've not found clear evidence whether its good for your gut bacterias or not. Would be nice to know. Thanks

[@Mike-vu1rn]

Best way to use fresh sage leaves is pan fried in avocado oil. Have it growing like crazy in my garden. Delicious garnish!

[@mirrameez10]

Great great great Dr Gundry.Love you Soo much.

[@mindtwister1984]

No wonder Chinese medicines are always extremely bitter.

[@francischen3819]

Thank you !

[@jss2889]

Also wondering is it better to get polyphenols from olive leaf if you cant afford expensive oils?

[@maxmagnum73]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos and wish you a happy birthday ! I just want to ask you a question. I started taking olive leaf extract oil. The recommended daily intake is 15ml twice a day . Would that be similar as taking 1 litter a week? What would you recommend to get the most of olive oil extract? Many thanks🙏

[@DrGundry]

Hi there! Our Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil is intended to be used as a dressing or finishing oil- which is why we selected this bottle size. Take 1 or more tablespoons daily. Can be taken straight or mixed into salad dressings, yogurt, drizzled over cooked vegetables and protein, or added to blended beverages.

[@ivywang416]

just subscribed. I just loving healthy living, foods etc. ❤👏😍😇

[@michelledemist7826]

Are we “covered” if we use one polyphenol product, like Vital Reds, or do we gotta take them all - VR, Power Blue, olive oil etc. I get confused on which one to pick ,if I don’t really need them all. Can you do a segment to break it down?

[@pilotpilot1304]

Please can you tell us if eatable olive oils are good? I know that they have bigger polyphenols content than olive oil .

[@arnieperez49]

He looks super healthy for 75! Great info, great video. Thank you.

[@madeberg1930]

Dr Gundry. Where can I find information about Daily Weight Advantage... Im getting my order today and feel like dont have enough information about it. Thank u!

[@sheekyking]

Dude is ON IT

[@VirtualDoc]

Thanks

[@mikekerry5788]

Bought your books, can you comment on blue tea polyphenols (butterfly pea)-good or bad lectins, thanx

[@craigmartin6826]

I better get busy eating leaves 🍁 especially in the fall

[@mickeyrussell4170]

Thanks for the info Doc!!!

[@peggysteele4134]

What is the best deodorant for microbiom?

[@vivianrios6007]

I like your 👓 Dr. Gundry. ☺️🙏🏼

[@ethimself5064]

One interesting point - Red wine is made from the whole crushed fruit including the skins and seeds. We all know about the skins I presume although perhaps not the seeds. Grape seed extract is also very healthy.

[@jonathanwright7590]

What do you think about Aronia Berries?

[@dngrwllrbnsn_]

In response to my comment below ( ok so maybe it was an ARTICLE ) I did a brief experiment and concluded beer, potato chips and high fructose corn syrup soothe the savage beast. They must contain ingredients comprising my stronger addictions. Red wine brings no relief so alcohol can be discounted.

[@lukrowane]

could You make a podcast with dr Robert Morse?

[@Alex-ec1lu]

are the podcasts available on Apple podcasts?

[@Sbannmarie]

Hi Dr.Colorful Glasses!

[@janespabst]

are cannedsardines better in oil or water

[@liangzhong3571]

Is Snow peas safe to eat a lot? It's beans are not mature.

[@zeez9053]

Very interesting lesson !👍🇬🇧

[@h4hashir]

Dr. Gundry, I’ve been on your diet for about 4 months. One thing I’ve noticed is my sedentary heart rate has dropped in low sixties and my sleep heart rate goes all the way down to low forties. My question is that this heart rate sounds too good to be true, so do you think this is due to probiotics that I’ve been taking? I guess what I’m asking is- Have you seen in your patients’ heart rate getting lowered by this form of treatment?

[@sunshinestate1306]

Have you been losing weight or in a calorie restriction?

[@jss2889]

How often do you drink red wine dr Gundry. Isnt the alcohol basically a poison. My reasoning is i guess like one or two glassea once a fortnignt being ok in context of hormesis.

[@penbrowne]

Read Dr Gundrys book Plant Paradox, he goes into this question.

[@annehirsh]

What about grapeseed oil?

[@mirrameez10]

Do make a podcast on Vitiligo

[@peggysteele4134]

What do you consider a high dose of vitamin D?

[@dngrwllrbnsn_]

Just ordered K2 to take with Vit D ordered yesterday. Puritan Pride loves me again. I did 3 day cleanse over weekend, started Phase 2. Now I have terrible brain fog and lots of body aches courtesy of my leaky gut-induced autoimmune - all worse than before. Can anyone advise?

[@johnhollow4399]

Try Colostrum, it helped me virtually sort out Psoriasis which is autoimmune disease and leaky gut problem. Took a number of months. 6 hour or less after first milking is best.

[@dngrwllrbnsn_]

@@johnhollow4399 Thank you John for that recommendation!

[@AntiDoctor-cx2jd]

It's cloves! I already know

[@questfortruth665]

I knew we were the same age when you referred to Simon & Garfunkel's song!

[@lukelove8929]

As always Dr. Gundry is awesome

[@scottfredricey345]

Dr. Gundry, what about black olives? Do they have the same polyphenol content as green olives

[@RowanAdler]

Hmmm good question

[@raymondchin121]

amazing we can borrow plant's power i.e polyphenols

[@fitnessfitness521]

what olive oil do you drink Dr Gundry ?

[@PamelaSmith20010]

and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

[@davidbailey3669]

Hello dear. Nice meeting you here. You’ve got a beautiful smile. I hope we can get to know each other better

[@marcelomc781]

Hi, i started using a high quality Olive oil last days because I have inflammation problems in the gut. I have noticed my inflammation got worse. Could be some explanation for this? There is some kind of intolerance to Olives?

[@penbrowne]

You may have an olive allergy as I do.

[@marcelomc781]

@@penbrowne Thank you so much for answering! I didn´t know there was such a thing.

[@LynnsYouTube]

Love all your glasses!! How many different pairs do you have?

[@ethimself5064]

Mmmmm, so cooking with quality organic EV olive oil destroys the polyphenols as one can not taste the bitter peppery taste? At reasonable temps - less than 350 F.

[@vickiewells2761]

Do you have a Vitamin K you can recommend? Thanks

[@JoeAmato_TV]

I am a river of polyphenols!

[@sharang747]

Im july 11th happy birthday (belated