In this episode, I unpack what I learned while trying to figure out why a food I’ve eaten my entire life suddenly became a digestive enemy.

From age-related changes in the gut microbiome to a weakening esophageal valve and shifting digestive chemistry, we shine a light on why new food intolerances can appear out of nowhere. And while we’re at it, I talk about a few other mildly insulting surprises that often arrive with aging — mysterious bruises, unexpected cavities, and those dizzy spells that make the room spin.

Timeline Highlights

[4:10] – The surprising discovery: how aging can trigger new food intolerances.

[7:35] – What actually changes in your digestive system after 50 (and why tofu might suddenly fight back).

[10:18] – The role of the gut microbiome and how it shifts as we age.

[13:26] – Another unwelcome surprise: the mysterious bruises that seem to appear out of nowhere.

[16:11] – Why cavities can start popping up later in life — even if your dental habits haven’t changed.

[19:04] – The spinning-room phenomenon: understanding age-related dizziness and vertigo.

[21:37] – Learning to accept the “small indignities” that come with a body that’s no longer 25.

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