OSTEOPOROSIS & GUT HEALTH. The Little Known Fatty Acid Affecting Bones, Gut, & Whole Body Health w/ Steven Wright (Healthy Gut) + BoneCoach™

OSTEOPOROSIS & GUT HEALTH. The Little Known Fatty Acid Affecting Bones, Gut, & Whole Body Health w/ Steven Wright (Healthy Gut) + BoneCoach™

Did you know that the foundation for strong bones starts with your gut?

In fact, there's a little-known fatty acid that could be affecting your bone health.

Could knowing more about it help you find better solutions for osteoporosis or osteopenia?

Find the answers by listening to this episode.

Joining me today is Steven Wright, a health engineer and gut health specialist who's spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges. With his extensive knowledge and personal experience, Steven shares a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between our digestive system and bone health.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Episode start

2:28 - Getting to know Steven Wright and his background

3:04 - His journey into gut health and helping others

6:59 - What is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), and how can it benefit your health?

10:40 - How gut health impacts bone health, particularly for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis

13:39 - A detailed breakdown of the digestive process

18:33 - What are short-chain fatty acids, especially butyrate, and why do they matter

20:30 - How to increase butyrate in your system

22:14 - The potential long-term issues with vegan and carnivore diets and the importance of a balanced approach

24:50 - The benefits of butyrate supplementation on intestinal permeability, microbiome health, and inflammation

27:31 - How much butyrate is needed for optimal gut health

28:44 - Introduction to Tributyrin-X™: formulation and how it works

31:29 - How to incorporate Tributyrin-X™ into your daily routine, including dosage and timing

34:52 - Simple, actionable steps to support and improve your gut health

36:54 - Why a healthy gut is essential for maintaining strong bones

38:11 - Final thoughts and additional resources

Resources mentioned

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About the guest

Steven Wright is a Health Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of healthygut.com and he lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife Shay and their two dogs.

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