A sensitive stomach and endless antibiotics as a kid left Dr. Vincent Pedre with a wrecked gut he never understood until much later. Now he helps thousands rebuild theirs to quiet inflammation, sharpen the mind, and live longer with real energy.

In this episode, unpack why leaky gut quietly drives most chronic issues today, how endotoxins from bad bacteria trigger weight gain and insulin resistance, and the surprising truth behind acid reflux that keeps millions on unnecessary meds.

Dr. Pedre shares the Stanford study showing fermented foods beat fiber for dropping inflammatory markers, why microplastics in coffee cups sabotage your mucus barrier, and how calming your nervous system is non-negotiable for actual healing.

He also explains his personalized 14-day Gut Smart Protocol, the power of vagus nerve practices, and why a healthy microbiome might be the biggest longevity lever we have.

“ I knew the power that we have to heal ourselves internally and that everything doesn't have to be drugs.” - Dr. Vincent Pedre

In This Episode:

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - What are lipopolysaccharides

02:58 - The role of LPS in immune training

05:41 - Fermentation and its benefits

11:44 - The chicken controversy

About Vincent Pedre:

Dr. Vincent Pedre is a board-certified internist, gut health expert, and bestselling author of The GutSMART Protocol. He focuses on healing the microbiome to reduce inflammation and extend healthspan through diet, fermentation, and smart exposure to environmental microbes.

Connect with Vincent Pedre:

Website: https://pedremd.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-pedre-m-d-3319405b/

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/

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