Gut Check Project

You’re not supposed to talk about this stuff…So we did.In this episode, we sit down with one of the top colorectal surgeons in the country and nothing is off limits.We cover:How your body actually knows the difference between gas and disasterWhy so many people are struggling to go to the bathroom (and doing it wrong)The real reason hemorrhoids are exploding in younger peopleThe uncomfortable truth about habits no one wants to admitWhat doctors are seeing WAY more of right now… including cancerAnd yeah…we also went into the stories doctors usually only tell at dinner parties.But underneath the humor is something serious:👉 Colon cancer is rising.👉 Younger patients are being diagnosed more than ever.👉 And most people are ignoring the signs.This episode will make you laugh……and then make you think twice about your health.Share this with someone who “doesn’t like talking about this stuff.”They probably need it the most.

What if your “IBS” diagnosis isn’t the truth… just a placeholder?In this episode, Dr. Ken Brown breaks down a massively overlooked condition that could be behind chronic diarrhea, urgency, and gut dysfunction - bile acid malabsorption (BAM).It affects millions of people, rivals conditions like celiac disease in prevalence, and yet… almost no one is testing for it.You’ll learn:Why IBS is often a “trash can diagnosis”The real mechanism behind BAM (and why your body is working against you)How your gut’s “recycling system” can fail—and what happens when it doesThe 3 types of BAM (and which one most people fall into)Why traditional testing often misses it completelyThe simple, effective treatments that can change everythingIf you’ve been told “everything looks normal”… but you know something isn’t right - this episode might finally give you answers.👉 Because sometimes, it’s not your gut that’s the problem……it’s the diagnosis.

What if everything your doctor told you about cholesterol is based on corrupted science? In this episode of the Gut Check Project, Dr. Kenneth Brown and Eric Rieger dive deep into the emerging world of Lean Mass Hyper Responders (LMHR) - metabolically healthy people on ketogenic and carnivore diets whose LDL numbers look alarming on paper but may tell a completely different story in real life.They break down a groundbreaking citizen-science study led by Dave Feldman and Dr. Nick Noritz that's challenging decades of lipid orthodoxy, explore why high LDL + high HDL + low triglycerides may not be the death sentence mainstream medicine makes it out to be, and share the story of a 53-year-old marathon runner with "normal" cholesterol who still ended up in the cath lab.If you or someone you love has been told to go on statins, this episode is required listening.Topics covered:The LMHR phenotype and what it means for keto/carnivore dietersWhy Ansel Keys and the sugar industry shaped a generation of bad dietary advicePlaque progression, inflammatory markers (hs-CRP), and what actually predicts heart diseaseWhy the Clearly AI cardiac scan study raised more questions than answersThe difference between dangerous cholesterol and protective cholesterol

What if the most powerful tool to delay dementia isn’t a drug, a supplement, or even your diet… but a language?In this episode of The Gut Check Project, board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Ken Brown is joined by a special guest co-host his son Lucas Brown, a Division I athlete and aerospace engineering student for a fascinating deep dive into one of the most overlooked brain-health strategies we have.Together, they unpack the surprising neuroscience behind bilingualism and multilingualism and why learning (and using) another language can delay the symptoms of dementia by 4–5 years.Not prevent it.Delay it.And those extra years? They’re years of driving, independence, conversations, memories, and time with the people you love.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why speaking two languages can help your brain function longer even when dementia pathology is already presentThe concept of “cognitive reserve” and how multilingual brains literally reroute around damageThe critical 13–30 age window for laying down powerful neural networks and why it’s never too late to startWhy effort matters more than fluency (yes, even “bad” French or Spanish counts)How adding a third language may provide even greater protectionWhy language learning outperforms brain games, puzzles, and passive mental exercisesDr. Brown explains the “linguistic paradox of dementia” how two people can have nearly identical brain scans, yet one is living independently while the other requires full-time care… simply because one speaks multiple languages.This isn’t about perfection.It’s about mental agility.It’s about keeping the brain flexible.And it’s about stacking the odds in your favor starting today.If you care about your long-term brain health, your independence, or your future self…this may be one of the most important episodes you’ll ever listen to.🎧 Listen now and consider this your sign to start learning (or practicing) another language.

A Division I tennis player. An aerospace engineering major. One schedule. Zero margin for error.Dr. Ken Brown sits down with his son, Lucas Brown, to talk about what it’s really like to compete at a top NCAA program while taking on one of the hardest majors in college. From pressure and fatigue to mindset, discipline, and why performance isn’t just physical, this episode goes beyond sports and grades into what it actually takes to operate at a high level every day.No hype. No clichés. Just a real look at ambition, balance, and learning how to stay composed when everything is demanding your attention at once.

When pain won’t quit, you don’t just manage it—you heal it.In this episode of The Gut Check Project, Dr. Arrash Kirkland—board-certified physiatrist, founder of Nobility Pain Management, and partner with LifeGenix Institute—joins Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger to share how regenerative medicine is changing the way we treat chronic pain. From PRP and stem cell therapy to groundbreaking Discseel procedures, Dr. Kirkland breaks down how patients are skipping surgery, healing faster, and getting back to life. If you’ve been told pain is something you just have to live with—this episode will prove otherwise.https://lifegenix.com/https://nobilitypain.com/arrash-kirkland-md/MENTION THIS EPISODE at LIFEGENIX AND RECEIVE $200 OFF YOUR INITIAL FULL BODY ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE NEXT 30 DAYS!

Is hydrogen water just another overhyped health trend—or is it a legit biohack with real science behind it? In this episode, Dr. Ken Brown dives deep into the bubbling buzz around hydrogen-rich water, sparked by health influencer Gary Brecka’s bold claims on Joe Rogan. Skeptical co-host Eric Rieger gets pulled into Ken’s science rabbit hole as they explore the actual clinical studies behind hydrogen water—from improving metabolic health and exercise recovery to boosting brain function and telomere length. Along the way, they break down how hydrogen water is made, why tablets might be better than machines, and what this means for aging, inflammation, and gut health. It’s science, it’s skepticism, it’s a couple of bros drinking nanobubbles in the name of longevity. Tune in and decide for yourself: hype or hope?

Think hair loss has nothing to do with gut health? Think again. In this off-the-cuff, insight-packed episode, Dr. Ken Brown and co-host Eric Rieger dive deep (and hilariously) into the world of male pattern baldness, Propecia, and the surprising role of hormones, enzymes, and even heavy metals in hair health.🧠 They unpack:Why blocking DHT might solve one problem but create five moreWhat COVID ICU patients and baldness have in commonHow stress, sleep, and mouth breathing sabotage your hairlineNatural (and weirdly effective) alternatives like scalp rolling, rosemary oil, and even pumpkin seed oilThe wild rabbit holes of enzyme functions, erectile dysfunction, and heavy metal toxicityAnd the million-dollar question: Can you keep your hair and your manhood?If you’re worried about your hair, your hormones, or your health overall—this episode is a must. Smart, unexpected, and full of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s The Gut Check Project at its best.💥 Listen now and rethink what’s really behind that receding hairline.

The boys are back—new (temporary) studio, same no-BS approach.Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger dive deep into the unexpected resurgence of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—this time, with a controversial twist: microdosing. Is less actually more? Can tiny doses of these peptides do more than just shed pounds? Think anxiety relief, autoimmune improvement, and possibly ditching antidepressants altogether. 🤯In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the original weight-loss hype may have missed the markThe shocking mental health benefits patients are reportingHow the gut-brain axis could be the key to mood, metabolism & moreThe dark side of big doses: muscle loss, acid reflux, thyroid risks, and sky-high costsWhy doctors are thinking outside the FDA box—and what it could mean for youWhether you’ve tried these meds, are skeptical, or are just here for the banter, this episode blends science, sarcasm, and some serious truth bombs.🎧 Tap play. This one’s for anyone who’s tired of one-size-fits-all medicine and wants to explore the future of gut-driven wellness.

Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is considered Harvard University's Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. Modern science reveals the critical connection between our gut microbiome and brain function. In This Is Your Brain on Food, Uma Naidoo explains how the bacteria in our digestive system interact with the brain, influencing mental health, emotions, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being.From managing anxiety and depression to combating PTSD and improving neuroplasticity, Naidoo explores how tailored dietary strategies, specific nutrients, and beneficial microbes can positively shape the gut-brain connection.Join Ken & Eric as they Host Dr. Naidoo and discuss the challenges and potential solutions to battling emotional and behavioral issues with appropriate nutrition.https://umanaidoomd.com/

Forensic neuroscience is no everyday topic. But it could bring us all everyday lessons on how to interpret our surroundings and personal encounters.Steven McWilliams is a professor at University of Texas Dallas, and there he teaches both graduates and undergraduates the intricacies of the mind, especially those impaired by social disorder.Steven has built a foundation of knowledge from working in a very busy Dallas County morgue to studying neuroscience creating a career of identifying troubled minds so that disaster can be avoided.Joins us on the GCP and hear our first I of many conversations with Steven today!

Do you or a loved one suffer from IBD such as Crohn’s or Colitis? The world does not have to change for the worse! Get in here and meet Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and END the suffering.Dane is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practice. As a Board Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors and healers!He brings the receipts! Even if you only hear the intro to this episode, you have to check out his page:https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/testimonials/Join Ken and Eric as they learn about the path Dane forged to take control of his life.

Dr. Ahmed is the Director of Research and Operations for METAVOMetavo is a first of its kind high concentration of AvoB, the natural compound found in avocados which restores and promotes true metabolic health.With a doctoral degree in Food Science from the University of Guelph, Dr. Ahmed has emerged as a trailblazer in the field of metabolic health and nutritional biochemistry. He hit the scene with a groundbreaking doctoral thesis titled "Clinical Development of Avocado-Derived Lipids as Modulators of Fatty Acid Oxidation for the Treatment and Management of Metabolic Disorders." This seminal work laid the foundation for the development of innovative solutions that form the core of Metavo’s product offerings. Currently serving as the Director of Research at SP Nutraceuticals, Dr. Ahmed has been pivotal in the product development and successful launch of Metavo, the flagship natural health product that leverages the benefits of avocado for metabolic well-being. TNoteworthy is Dr. Ahmed’s role as the study director for the first-in-human clinical trial of Metavo and his current role in conducting further clinical research on Metavo.Join Ken and Eric on the GCP as they learn from Dr. Ahmed all bout the natural ways to boost metabolic health with METAVO!https://www.metavo.com/

The game has changed! The days of health insurance only paying for diseases that exist while ignoring the prevention of those diseases are over.You can now use your health insurance plan and gain access to serious dietary planning, fitness coaching, training, stress relief and more, and Dr. Austin Wendell can show you how with Naviwell.NaviWell is a revolutionary lifestyle medicine program that is implemented into medical practices across the country with a purpose of educating patients on living a healthier lifestyle and supporting physicians through improving quality of care in their office.The NaviWell vision is navigating physicians and patients to create, educate, and expand an enhanced quality of care through the implementation of proactive strategies of health and wellness utilizing lifestyle medicine techniques.NaviWell is an innovative online and web based medical wellness company that specializes in lifestyle medicine. We exist to be the leader in lifestyle medicine services to help physicians and patients achieve highest level of quality care utilizing attainable preventative and proactive approaches.Join us today and learn how to better make your insurance work for you!https://www.naviwellgroup.com/

Our tax dollars should not be used to create food sources engineered to make us sicker in exchange for enriching a select few industries. But that is what is happening. So how does this play into what RFK Jr. (Robert Kennedy, Jr.) has planned for the country? Why has he suspended his campaign to surprisingly join forces with President Trump? How serious is the threat of a growing chronic disease epidemic for future generations?Ken & Eric take the latest news of RFK’s announcement and describe what they believe can be affected in this latest episode!Full Clips for reference:RFK Jr Statementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=VxNAdilyqowRFK Jr at Donald Trump Rallyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3fuaKrEwUCasey Means, MD & Calley Means with Tucker Carlsonhttps://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-casey-calley-means

Ken & Eric give a quick rundown of activities from the summer and a quick update on KBMD & GCP! Purchase Atrantil & Atrantil Pro here!

Are you taking an ACE-Inhibitor for high blood pressure? If so have you experienced a dry cough? It literally can be linked to your medication and we discuss how easily you can get rid of this cough just by talking to your doctor today.Eating the standard American diet puts anyone at risk for developing fatty liver disease. It may sound benign, but for those where fatty liver disease causes chronic inflammation (even if not obese), 12% of those will be in need of a liver transplant, tune in to see how to avoid this complication.Rezdiffra, a new medication that uses the thyroid binding sites inside the liver to defeat fibrosis, could this be the way to defend the liver from years of processed foods?

DEEP DIVE into (LDN) Low Dose Naltrexone with Sebastion Denison, RPh, Andy Komuves, RPh, & Joe Bertrand, RPhLow Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Clearly from the adjectives it’s a “non standard” dosage from what naltrexone was originally intended. But why?LDN is a method (with EXTENSIVE data) of finding benefits to healing from certain issues that have often left people hopeless. Weight management, nerve damage, palsy, autoimmune thyroid disorders, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain,Crohn’s diease, fibromyalgia, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, myalgic encephalomyelitis.The GCP welcomes three experts and Clinical Compounding Pharmacists to share with you their knowledge and experience in helping people find comfort and happiness again in their lives! Sebastion Denison, RPh, Andy Komuves, RPh, & Joe Bertrand, RPh join Ken & Eric to discuss the hype and evidence around LDN.REFERENCES https://a4pc.org/ https://www.pccarx.com/Resources/FindACompounderhttps://www.achc.org/compounding-pharmacy/ https://ldnresearchtrust.org/ https://ldnresearchtrust.org/2024_LDN_Guideshttps://ldnresearchtrust.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/Dosing-Guide-2024_0.pdf current dosing recommendations https://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924%2803%2900139-8/fulltext Ultra low dose early info Purdue had Oxycontin and the combination was used clinically and was pursued, then Oxytrex was the trade name-2005 phase 3 trials, by a company Pain Therapeutics-but did not launch or fully launchTROXYCA® ER is a Pfizer product in 2016 (higher doses)https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/207621s004lbl.pdf

Mr. Frank LLosa, a serial entrepreneur who has an incredible track record of success in a number of fields from real estate, to highly technical photography for National Geographic, to one of the first cloud-based storage systems available to the public. Mr. LLosa was also an elite Division I track athlete who currently incorporates biohacking to stay competitive in all his endeavors.Which of course lead him to launch KetoneAid! KetoneAid is a comanpy dedicated to harnessing ketone esters inorder to fuel your mind and body. You may think that it only applies to athletes, but that would be seriously off of the mark. From intense physical activity, to hard cognitive skill, to even elevating enjoyment of leisure activities, Frank’s company is changing the ease of access for everyone to get the most out of their lives with the fuel that your body wants.Join ken & Eric on the GCP and test your knowledge on what your body has been telling you!https://shop.ketoneaid.com/