Tonsils, Strep & Lectins: The Hidden Link to Throat Inflammation | Dr. Gundry

The Dr. Gundry Podcast May 28, 2025
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Get 20% off at Gundry MD using code PODCAST20 at checkout! - http://rebrand.ly/my-health-account Dr. Steven Gundry is a pioneer in nutrition research and one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons. He has spent the past 25 years helping people restore their health by optimizing diet and lifestyle choices alone. Based on his many years of research, Dr. Gundry founded the wellness brand Gundry MD, where he personally tests the efficacy of every formula he collaborates on. Dr. Gundry is also the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including The Plant Paradox™, which details his famous lectin-free diet, Plant Paradox: Quick & Easy, Longevity Paradox, Energy Paradox, and two lectin-light cookbooks.

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Think you have strep throat just because your tonsils are red? Think again. In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Steven Gundry reveals why most sore throats, swollen tonsils, and even positive strep tests are completely misunderstood — and why reaching for antibiotics might be doing more harm than good. From tonsil stones to autoimmune triggers, this episode uncovers the hidden truth about your immune system’s first line of defense — your tonsils — and how lectin-filled foods and dairy may be the real troublemakers. Tonsillitis, sore throat remedies, tonsil stones, swollen tonsils, throat infection, immune system, antibiotics side effects, lectin intolerance, Dr. Gundry explains all! Sign up for Gundry MD discounts and the latest health news here: rebrand.ly/my-health-account To learn more about Dr. Gundry's health and wellness products, please visit this website: http://rebrand.ly/gmd-yt 0:00 – Misdiagnosing Strep Throat Red tonsils ≠ strep. Don’t rush to antibiotics. 0:29 – What Tonsils Actually Do | Your immune system’s first line of defense. 1:30 – Tonsils & Autoimmune Link | Missing tonsils may signal deeper issues. 2:54 – The Truth About Strep Bacteria | Most strep isn’t harmful — here’s why. 7:25 – Tonsil Stones & Lectins | How diet fixed Dr. Gundry’s tonsil problems. Struggling with a chronic sore throat, swollen tonsils, or recurring strep throat? Think twice before starting antibiotics or removing your tonsils. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Steven Gundry breaks down the truth about tonsils, tonsillitis, strep bacteria, and what’s really behind your throat inflammation. 🧠 Discover how your tonsils are a key part of your immune system defense 💊 Learn why many throat infections are misdiagnosed and wrongly treated with antibiotics ⚠️ Find out how lectins, casein A1 in milk, and oral bacteria may be causing inflammation 🦠 Understand the difference between normal streptococcus bacteria and harmful beta hemolytic strep 🧄 Hear how dietary changes and removing lectins can eliminate tonsil stones (tonsilliths) 🚫 Learn why unnecessary tonsil removal may be linked to autoimmune disorders and food intolerances #SoreThroat #Tonsillitis #StrepThroat #TonsilStones #ThroatInfection #ImmuneHealth #Antibiotics #LectinFreeDiet #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #DrGundry #NaturalRemedies #TonsilHealth #AutoimmuneDisease Your tonsils aren’t just useless lumps in your throat—they’re a crucial part of your immune system, acting as the first line of defense against harmful invaders. But for years, doctors have been quick to prescribe antibiotics or even remove tonsils altogether without understanding their real function. 👇👇👇 Want to learn more? Sign up for my weekly newsletter for the latest health tips! Click here: https://drgundry.m-pages.com/J14aDI/gundry-newsletter Join the Dr. Gundry VIP club with exclusive offers and latest news here: https://drgundry.com/ 📕📕📕 Order Dr. Gundry’s new book: https://rebrand.ly/gut-brain-paradox-...

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