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Lectin-avoidance diet effectiveness

Dr. Steven Gundry's claims about the health benefits of a lectin-avoidance diet are contested by independent reviews and analyses.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What are Dr. Steven Gundry’s primary dietary or supplement recommendations for preventing or treating dementia?

Dr. Steven Gundry frames dementia risk as tightly linked to gut health and chronic inflammation, and therefore emphasizes a lectin‑avoidant, plant‑forward “Paleo” style diet, targeted foods for ApoE4 ...

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Is Dr. Stephen Guntry a farce or does his supplements work?

Dr. Steven Gundry is a high-profile, licensed former cardiothoracic surgeon turned celebrity author and supplement entrepreneur whose dietary claims—most notably about lectins and "leaky gut"—have att...