349: 3 “Health” Drinks That Wreck Your Gut

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Apr 29, 2025 | 0 comments

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You’ve been told diet drinks are the smart choice.

Zero sugar. Fewer calories. What could go wrong?

In this episode, I reveal the surprising truth behind some of the most popular drinks on the market—from kombucha to energy drinks to those so-called “zero calorie” soda

On this episode, you’ll learn:

Why most store-bought kombucha might be doing your gut more harm than good (5:55)
The fermented drink my wife and I swear by (it gives kombucha a run for its money) (8:15)
One simple trick to supercharge your body’s absorption of health-boosting polyphenols (11:33)
The fastest-growing drink in America – and why it’s landing people in the ER (16:00)
The hidden danger in sugar-free drinks that marketers don’t want you to know about (19:42)
My go-to, Gundry-approved picks when you need a clean energy boost (21:20)
The ridiculously easy gut-friendly “soda” recipe you can make at home (tastes amazing!) (23:20)
Which popular drinks are wrecking both your gut AND your teeth – and what to sip instead (24:33)
A clever dental hack from my own dentist to protect your pearly whites—even if you love red wine (32:36)
The shocking truth about diet sodas – and how they could actually be causing weight gain (36:30)
My #1 zero-calorie sweetener that’s also a powerful prebiotic (41:00)

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