Mega-Doses, Heart Clocks & The DNA Detox: Inside America’s Health Wake-Up Call

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You know we're living in a whirlwind of medical breakthroughs shifting guidelines and let's be honest some pretty shocking headlines that are going to change the way you look at your medicine cabinet and also your social calendar. And whether you're out for your morning walk prepping your Sunday meal or just relaxing with a cup of green tea or coffee I want you to lean in. We've got a packed hour ahead today. We're talking about mega dose weight loss revolution a silent epidemic affecting women's brains and why your heart might be on a protection clock you didn't know existed. Before we dive in the deep end today let's remember that this is your show. If a headline sparks a question or you've got a health win to share I want you to give us a shout at 800-606-8822. Again that's 800-606-8822. And as always everything we discuss plus our deep dive archives can be found over at Dr. Bob.com that's spelling out the word doctor doc tor bob.com. All right so let's go ahead and get into the news that matters. This is your health headlines for the week. We're starting with a headline that hits the wires just days ago. The FDA has officially green lit the Wagovie HD that's a massive 7.2 milligram dose of semi-gluteide and for context the previous ceiling for this was 2.4 milligrams. So we're not just nudging the needle here we are tripling it. The data from the step up trials is staggering. We're seeing patients lose nearly 20% of their body weight. That's a life changing for someone that's struggling with morbid obesity. But and there is always a but in the world of high dose pharmacology the side effects are ramping up alongside that efficiency. We're seeing a significant jump in diasthesia. So what is that? That's a fancy term for skin sensations that have gone haywire. We're talking about patients reporting burning, tingling or extreme sensitivity to touch. Almost like a localized sunburn that really isn't there. And if you couple that with the standard Wagovie, Naja, we're asking a lot of the human body. And for those who hate needles, the FDA has also approved a 25 milligram oral version. It's convenient but it raises the stakes on how we manage these medications long term. So if you are on a GLP one and you've hit that plateau, don't just demand that HD version immediately. Your nervous system needs a vote here as well. So discuss that potential for the skin sensitivity. Discuss that with your doctor, your healthcare provider and ensure that your protein intake is high enough to protect your muscle mass as that fat starts to drop off. And if you've got questions about the new doses, remember you can always ask us a question at 800-606-8822 or by visiting our website. That's drbob.com. And next up is a real wake up call for the quick fix crowd. We've known that GLP one drugs like Wagovie and Ozympic, they offer these incredible, almost unbelievable in some cases, these heart protective benefits that reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. But a massive new study involving over 330,000 patients has revealed a cliff. This study found that once a patient stops the medication, those heart benefits start to evaporate. So within six months, the protection begins to fade. And by 18 months, the cardiovascular risk, it returns to exactly where it was before taking the drug. So if you think of that as like an umbrella, it keeps you dry while you're holding it. But the second you put it down, you're getting soaked, right? This proves that drugs aren't curing the underlying that in this case, the metabolic dysfunction, they're simply managing it, which in some cases is very much needed. So don't view these medications as a six month reset. If you plan to transition off, you also need to change your lifestyle, your diet, your movement, your stress management. That must be in place before you stop the medication. And so you can't park the car and expect it to keep moving without an engine. All right. So this next headline, it breaks my heart, but it's the one we absolutely need to talk about and tackle. There's new research that has uncovered a staggering connection between social isolation in the female brain. And for women that are going through menopause, being lonely or socially isolated increases the risk of cognitive decline by eight times. So when we talk about cognitive decline, if we're talking about in plain English, we're talking about the brain losing its edge. It starts to have memory lapses, the brain fog in a faster slide towards dementia. And menopause is already a period of massive hormonal transition. And so when you add that with loneliness into this mix, it creates a neurological perfect storm. Our brains, their social organs, they require the voltage of human interaction to stay sharp. So this is a social prescription here. If you are in this stage of life, your social calendar is just as important as a calcium supplement. So join a walking club, a book club or group, or a community garden. Reach out to one person each day. Protecting your brain requires protecting your tribe as well. And we have new guidelines for dislypidemia, which is a medical term for unhealthy levels of fat in the blood. And it's officially it's shifted. The medical community is finally realizing that waiting until someone is 55 or 60 to look at their arteries is like waiting for a house to be on fire before checking the smoke detector. This new push, it's easier. And it's earlier for heart screening, specifically utilizing calcium scans. These are quick scans and they look for hard plaque in your coronary arteries. We're also looking at advanced lipid markers like APOB and LPA, which give us a much clearer picture of your risk rather than just the total cholesterol levels. So we're seeing 40 years of cancer in the blood. We're seeing a lot of blood in the bloodstream than just the total cholesterol levels. So we're seeing 40 year olds with arteries of 70 year olds because of process diets and sedentary lifestyles. And catching this early means we can reverse that trend without needing a bypass surgery down the line. So for you listening, you can ask your doctor for a baseline heart health panel that includes a calcium scan in that APOB test. if you have it before that event happens. So we have to also talk about what's happened in South Carolina. We're seeing a surge that has hit nearly 1,000 cases and we're talking about that measles. In 2026, this is shocking. The measles isn't just a rash in a fever. It's a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to serious complications. So the big part of this is how quickly it spreads in pockets and where vaccine uptake has dropped. And this is not to be a political debate. It's a biological reality. When the herd immunity breaks that the most vulnerable among us infants in those immunocompromised are the ones that pay the price. So if you're in a high outbreak areas, ensure that you and your family or protected boost your immune system, look at your community health. So folks, the world of health is moving faster than ever from the 7.2 milligram injections to that simple profound power of a conversation that can save your brain. The common trend is control. You have the power to take control of your longevity. You're not a passenger in your own body. You are the pilot. Whether it's getting that calcium scan, joining a social group or being cautious with the latest mega dose trend, your choices today dictate the quality of life 10 years from now. I'm Dr. Adam Brockman and it's a privilege to guide you through today's headlines and through the next part of our show. Remember, if you miss any part of the show today, or you wanna dive into our health headline archives, visit us at drbob.com. And if you have a question I didn't get to, you can also go to our ask as a question on the website as well or give us a ring at 800-606-8822, which is stay proactive, stay connected and most importantly, stay healthy. I'll see you right back here after the break. You're listening to the Dr. Bob Martin Show. Dr. Adam Brockman here. If you've ever wished that medicine focused on restoring health instead of managing disease, there's a place just like that. It's the American Holistic Care Center. American Holistic Care offers advanced stem cell therapy that blends the best of natural and conventional medicine. Their regentive options include PRP therapy, ozone and EBOO therapies to detoxify and renew your body from within. 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We're talking about the high octane biofuel that determines whether your body runs like a precision tuned Italian sports car or a rusted out sedan that's been left in the field since 1994. So if you're just joining us, you can always catch the full archives of this show over at drbob.com. Again, that's drbob.com. Smell the word doctor, d-o-c-t-o-r-bob.com. And remember, our phone lines are open if you've got a question about your own internal fuel tank. You can give us a rain at 800-606-8822. Again, that's 800-606-8822. So let's go ahead and get real for a minute. We're living in a time of nutritional irony. We have more food available to us than any civilization in human history. Yet we are arguably the most malnourished generation to walk the earth. And you think, well, how is that possible? Because we've swapped food for food-like substances. I call it nutritional bankruptcy. We are overfed but undernourished. We are filling our bellies with nutritional ghost towns. Or we're talking about processed snacks in convenient meals. We're talking about in our body, our body's chemistry, the enzymes, the vitality. They're processed right out of our foods. It's shocking to realize that nearly 60%, I think maybe even higher than that, of our calories, again, 60% of our calories in the American diet now are from ultra-processed foods. These aren't just empty calories. These are biological disruptors. They mess with your hormones. They spike your insulin levels, your blood sugar levels. And they send a red alert signal to your immune system that triggers systemic inflammation. And when we talk about chronic diseases, the diabetes, the heart disease, the obesity, we often treat them like they are just random lightning bolts from the sky. And they aren't. Research shows that a huge 80% of chronic conditions are directly linked to lifestyle and diet. Let me repeat that. 80% of chronic conditions are linked to lifestyle and diet. That should be a wake-up call for all of us. But more importantly, it should also be an empowerment call. It means that the steering wheel is in your hands. So in my practices, I don't just look at how you are moving today. I look at how you're going to be moving 20 years from now. If you want to use the term biohacking, I want to see you biohack your way to 100, which is something we've talked about on the show before. And nutrition is the foundation of that longevity. And so every time you pick up a fork, you are literally talking to your genes. It's called nutrigenomics. This signals of repair and thrive, or it can make signals of decay and decline. And if you think about your cells like a construction site, if you are sending the workers nothing but cheap, flimsy, plastic instead of solid steel in seasoned timber, the building just isn't going to stay in the test of time. Your steel is your high-quality proteins. Your timber is your healthy fats. And your electrical system is that vast array of vitamins and minerals that are found in colorful and whole foods. So this year, this month here, we're talking about nutrition. And it urge you to power your day with that nutrition. It shifts the focus from what can't I have to what can I add to make me feel more like a superhero. We need to stop looking at the grocery store as a place to satisfy cravings and start looking at it as a pharmacy. When you walk into that produce section, you are looking at nature's most potent medicine. Those deep reds in your beets, they are essential for supporting detoxification and heart health. And the vibrant blues that are in blueberries, they act as a shield for your brain with those antioxidants. And so we've got to get back to that power of color. If your plate is mostly beige or brown, bread or meat, potatoes, you're missing out on the spectrum of light and energy that your body needs to fight off oxidative stress. I tell my patients all the time, if it comes from a plant, eat it. If it's made in a plant, we're talking about a factory, you've got to be careful of those choices. Moderation is the key there. And I know it's tempting to look for that magic pill, like we just talked about in our health headlines, about the new mega dose weight loss drugs, and also these latest reset buttons. And while those do have their place in clinical medicine, they're not a substitute for the fundamental building blocks of human health that you need through nutrition. And in fact, new data is suggesting that the heart protective benefits of some of these block best or the drugs, the weight loss drugs, can actually start to fade. Do this as we discussed in the health headlines. If the underlying nutritional intake is an addressed, it's a classic case of conventional versus holistic medicine. I don't want to give you just the what, I also want to show you the how. So here are just three simple steps that you can do today to celebrate nutrition month and start firing up your own health. Let's talk about a 80-20 rule, but maybe make it with a twist. So aim for 80% of your food to be from single ingredient foods. If the ingredient list is just apple or salmon or spinach, you're winning in the other 20%, that's your wiggle room, that's your moderation. So life is for living right after all, right? You can't deprive yourself all the time. And I also want you to hydrate with intent. And before you reach for that second cup of coffee or a diet soft drink, drink 16 ounces of pure filtered water. Your cell, they need a fluid environment to conduct the business of life. So dehydration is often mistaken for hunger and it's the fastest way to feel sluggish and foggy. And go ahead and audit your pantry this month. Go through your cabinets. If you see high fructose corn syrup or are hydrated oils or a list of chemicals that you can't pronounce, consider it hazard waste. Toss it, your body will thank you for that. So we are arming you with the truth because we want you to take control of your health destiny. You aren't a victim of genetics, as you may have been told, you're actually the architect of your own health and vitality. And folks, we've got a massive community of like-minded health seekers that I want you to take advantage of on our social media pages. Go find us, look for the Dr. Bob Martin show or Health Talk America on Facebook or YouTube, whatever that might be. It's a place where you can also share recipes or ask questions and get support on your health journey. So whether you're trying to beat a plateau or trying to figure out how you and your kids can eat something green, you don't have to always do it alone. Find our community. Again, that's just searching for the Dr. Bob Martin show or Health Talk America on your favorite social media platform. And if you've got a specific health challenge that's been weighing on you, maybe it's your digestion as a mess or your energy is hitting a wall at 2 p.m. every day, you can also reach out. You can submit your questions directly to us at drbob.com. You can also call us at 800-606-8822. We take those questions and we try to turn them into segments that you might hear on air or you may be contacted by a member of our staff to answer in further detail. All right, we're just getting started this hour. When we come back, we're gonna dive into our health alternative. You are listening to the Dr. Bob Martin show on Health Talk America. Everybody's gonna make mistakes, but everybody's got a choice to make. Everybody needs a leap of faith. When are you taking your... Welcome back, Dr. Adam Brockman here and you're tuned into the Dr. Bob Martin show. As we're navigating today's health conversation, I wanna remind you about our incredible listener resources. One being our email health question form. If you've got a health question or a topic you'd love us to explore, just visit us at drbob.com and submit your question through our easy to use form. That's drbob.com, spelling out the word doctor, D-O-C-T-O-R-Bob.com. That's where you'll find Dr. Bob and I and we're standing by to provide personalized answers to your health concerns. And remember, you can always call our toll free hotline at 800-606-8822. All right, folks, if you are ready for a fresh start when it comes to your oral health, then it's time you meet the Sprye Dental Defense System. It's a natural science-based way to protect your smile. Sprye is more than toothpaste and mouthwash. It's a full system designed to support your teeth and gums day after day. I've personally made it part of my routine and let me tell you, my day is a day and let me tell you, my dentist can tell the difference. And if you're asking what makes Sprye stand out, it's one powerful plant-based ingredient and that's xylitol. And this isn't your average sweetener. Xylitol is nature's way of saying goodbye to cavities and plaque while keeping your breath fresh all day long. You see, harmful bacteria in your mouth love sugar, but they can't digest xylitol. Instead, when you use Sprye products, those bad bacteria, they're starved out. And your mouth stays imbalanced. It stays in a healthy state and your enamel stays strong. And the Sprye system uses xylitol in every product from their refreshing toothpaste and soothing mouth washes to their delicious gum and mints. And you can choose classic flavors like peppermint or spearmint or you can even choose warming cinnamon and each one leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean without harsh chemicals or artificial aftertases. It's a smart way to care for your smile naturally. And here's my daily routine and this is what it looks like. I brush with Sprye toothpaste, I rinse with Sprye mouthwash and I grab a piece of Sprye xylitol gum after meals. It's quick, it's easy and it works around the clock. The healthier your mouth and the healthier you are, it starts with that oral health connection and it's directly a gateway to your entire body from your heart to your immune system. And whether you're shopping at CVS, Target, Sprouts or Natural Grocers, you'll find Sprye ready to join in your routine. And if you're curious to learn more about how xylitol supports overall health and wellness, including that oral cavity, visit clear.com. That's spelled X-L-E-A-R.com. They also make a xylitol based nasal spray, which you can find out more about there at clear.com. So your smile, it's your introduction to the world. So why not make it into your healthiest feature? Protect it the natural way with the Sprye dental defense system. Your teeth will feel cleaner, your breath fresher and your confidence higher than ever. So go ahead, make this the day you give your smile a fresh start with Sprye. All right, it's time for this week's Health Alternative. Perhaps when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home, when you're home. I want you to picture your DNA like a high security vault. And modern life keeps trying to pick that lock. We got exhaust fumes and industrial chemicals, pesticide residues, even that new car smell, It all adds up to this daily molecular mess that your body has to process. And so as we're continuing this nutrition month, let's dive in today to the microscopic world of your cells, where longevity is either getting built or it's quietly being bulldozed. And most people look at nutrition like a simple math equation. You got calories in versus calories out. But if you've been hanging out with us for some time on the show, you know, that that's high school level stuff. We're moving on to a different level of wellness today. We're not just talking about fueling your body. We're talking about programming your biological software. So every single breath that you take in our modern world, especially if you live in a city or near an industrial zone, that's a gamble. We're swimming in the sea of benzene pollutants and oxidative stress. But what if I told you that there was a master switch inside your DNA that could flip on a localized pharmacy, producing the most powerful antioxidants that are known to man. So this week's health alternative isn't a fancy new pharmaceutical drug with a list of side effects longer than a CVS receipt. It's a compound called Sephora fane, and it's found in a humble little vegetable that you've probably pushed around your plate as a kid. So let's be honest, the standard American diet is, it's a cellular disaster. We're overfed and undernourished, but the real strategy is how we've lost our ability to detoxify. Our bodies are equipped with a phase two detoxification system. It's a built built in janitor crew that mops up these carcinogens and in neutralizes free radicals. But the problem is that the crew has been on strike for decades because we're not giving them the right chemical signals. This is where most people reach for a vitamin C tablet or a generic multivitamin. Now, don't get me wrong, those are fine. We need those, but direct antioxidants are the one and done. One molecule of vitamin C neutralizes one free radical, and then it's spent. It's like trying to put out a forest fire with a single squirt gun. So we need a sprinkler system. We need a fire hydrant. We need to activate something known as the NRF two pathway. So if you want to live to be a hundred or live healthy through the years that you are and actually enjoy that ride, you need to memorize these four characters NRF two, think of NRF two as a master regulator or a general of your cellular defense. When NRF two is activated, it travels through the nucleus of your cells and it tells your DNA to start cranking out antioxidants like glutathione or other catalysts for this. These aren't just supplements that you swallow. These are heavy hitters. Your body actually creates internally. So one molecule of NRF two activated enzyme, it can neutralize thousands of free radicals every second and it works for hours, even days. It's the ultimate DNA detox in the most potent natural activator of this pathway is it's sulforaphane. And now this is this is what matters here because it's very simple. It's in it's in broccoli. So if you want that real biological gold, you have to go even smaller. I'm talking about broccoli sprouts. Research has shown that three day old broccoli sprouts contain anywhere from 50 to 100 times the concentration of the precursor of sulforaphane than a mature plant. So you could literally eat a bucket of steamed broccoli and still not get the NRF two activation you get from a small handful of fresh sprouts on your salad every day. It's broccoli sprouts. It's pretty simple. It's easy to find. It's readily available. So again, folks, if you have questions how to integrate this into a specific health regime or if you have a chronic issue that you're dealing with or you need a nutritional intervention, you can always reach out to us. So don't let DNA be a victim of your environment. Arm yourself with the science of sulforaphane and broccoli sprouts. 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That's 832-779-4435 or go online to N101.com. That's N101.com. Yeah. Welcome back to the Dr. Bob Martin show right here on Health Talk America. Dr. Adam Brockman with you today. And again, we've been talking about nutrition, Moth, and I want you to picture something inflammation. It's not like a loud siren. It's more like a slow, smoky kitchen fire that's behind a closed door. You don't always see it. You don't always feel it until those alarms go off as joint pain or stubborn belly fat, high blood pressure, brain fog or labs that suddenly look troubling. And here's the part I want you to know. Chronic inflammatory diseases are linked to nearly 60 percent of deaths worldwide. That's why I don't really care about your chronological age. I care about your biological age. That's the real world wear and tear that's happening inside your tissues right now. And one of the most common markers we look at is C reactive protein. And if the CRP is elevated, your body is basically in a tinder box. It's prime to flare, but you don't always have to wait for a lab test to start putting out that fire. So today we're going to talk about something that's simple, doable and surprisingly powerful. And that's a few basic anti-inflammatory drinks. And now listen, this isn't permission to eat ultra processed junk all day and cancel it out with a magic tea at night. This is about stacking those odds in your favor. And that's one smart choice at a time. So let's go ahead and dive in. Let's start with the gold standard. And that's green tea. And if you aren't sipping this on a regular basis, you're leaving a major longevity tool on the table. You see green tea is loaded with a powerhouse polyphenol that helps to neutralize oxidative stress, which that oxidative stress, as we discuss, is like rust on your cells. And this is why green tea shows up in so many, you know, those, those centarian conversations, the ones that live longer. It doesn't just support your inflammation balance. It supports your gut microbiome. And roughly 70% of your immune system is tied to the gut associated lymph tissue. So the translation is when your gut is inflamed, your whole system pays the price. And those here's a here's a quick reality check. Those coffee shop green tea lattes are often more milk and sugar dessert than actually a health drink. So if your goal is to cool that inflammation, sugar is continuing to be that gasoline. So keep it simple. Plain green tea, matcha with unsweetened milk or even a squeeze of lemon. So, so for the sports medicine crowd and honestly, anybody with cranky joints, this next drink is big. It's tart cherry juice. It's packed with anthocyanins that those are the pigments that give cherries that deep red color. And these, these compounds are well known for helping reduce exercise induced muscle soreness and also systemic inflammation. So in practice, I've seen people with gout tendencies and nagging joint pain do really well, adding tart cherry consistently. And it's not crazy to see something like a 30 to 50% reduction in flare ups for some folks when the rest of their lifestyle is moving in that right direction too. So next up, let's talk about kombuka. And I get it that fermented smell can be a little intense. But if you're dealing with chronic inflammation, we have to talk about this. A lot of systemic inflammation starts with gut dysfunction. And when people commonly call leaky gut where the barrier gets irritated and you end up with more immune activation than you should, systemic inflammation. Right. So kombuka can deliver live cultures plus plant compounds like those polyphenols, which help to support a healthier gut environment. So let's talk about ginger. Ginger contains compounds. And these aren't just tummy remedy type of compounds. These are inhibit these pro inflammation cytokines, which are basically like chemical text messages that tell your immune system to stay on high alert. So I'm a big fan of ginger tea because it's simple and it's cheap. And if you're waking up stiff or you're feeling puffy or your digestion is sluggish, this is one of the easiest swaps that you can make. Fresh ginger slices, steeped in hot water and maybe a little lemon. And that's it. It's like turning down the volume on inflammation without needing a medicine cabinet full of stuff. So this next one is when I get asked about quite a bit, it's turmeric. And it's the active compound in curcumin. And research suggests that it can influence up to 50 different inflammatory pathways in the body. And that's a wide net. But we've got to be honest about the fine print curcumin. We need to increase its bioavailability. So if you're just sprinkling turmeric into hot water, you're not doing the trick here. So to actually get curcumin in your system, you also want two things. And that's black pepper and a healthy fat. So that's why I've suggested before a golden milk and it works so well. Use coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk, add turmeric, a pinch of black pepper, maybe cinnamon, and now you've got a kitchen spice into something that behaves more like a targeted anti-inflammatory tool. So the difference between that nice idea in this actually moves the needle is again, that black pepper and the healthy fat. And last on the list today is pomegranate juice. And this is one of those small amount big benefit drinks. And it contains these unique compounds that are only found in pomegranate that are like antioxidants. And it's been studied for cardiovascular support. And in some research, pomegranate intake has even been associated with improvements in markers that are tied to that carotid artery health. And so the translation here is better blood flow and it decreases that inflammatory grime buildup when you don't want it. So here's the truth. Inflammation doesn't always have to respond to one heroic choice. It can respond to a pattern. And if you increase that pro-inflammatory lifestyle, you will do that. So decrease your ultra-processed foods, your sugar intake, and maybe add some of these drinks in the mix. All right, folks, we're coming up on a break. Stay right there. We're going to hit our final stretch with a health mystery. You're listening to the Dr. Bob Martin show. Have you ever heard someone say that probiotics didn't work for them? Since all probiotics are not the same, the probiotic you choose can make the difference between superior results and no results. 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It is often treated with a medical equivalent of putting a piece of tape over a flashing check engine light. I'm talking about a chronic soul crushing heartburn that refuses to quit. So let's go ahead and set the scene. I had a patient come in recently. Jim is 52. He's active. He watches his macros and he's a regular at the gym. But for two years, Jim felt like he was swallowing a little blowtorch every time he ate a steak or a piece of chicken. He did what many people do. He went and he got a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor, a PPI. So he took the little purple pill and the fire dimmed, but it never went out. Then came the side effects, the bloating, the fatigue, the weird heaviness after meals. So he tried to switch his diet with no spicy food and no coffee. And let's just say no fun, right? Still the burning persisted. His doctors, they told him they had something known as refractory GERD and he might need a higher dose of acid blockers for the rest of his life. But here's the problem. Jim wasn't suffering from too much stomach acid. He was suffering from a little corkshaped invader that was actually lowering his acid to dangerous levels. So as a medical detective, you have to ask, why is the body behaving this way? If PPI's weren't working, it's because they were treating the symptom and not the source. So I ordered a specific breath test in a comprehensive stool analysis. So the result was this huge overgrowth of H. Polori. And now H. Polori, it's a fascinating, devious bacteria. It doesn't just hang out in your gut. It burrows into the mucus lining of your stomach. So to survive this acidic environment, it secretes an enzyme and this neutralizes the acid around it. So it essentially creates its own safe zone by making your stomach less acidic. So you might be thinking, well, wait, Dr. Adam, what if it makes this the stomach less acidic? Why does Jim feel like this has this burn? Well, this is a great paradox of the GI system. When your stomach acid is too low, your food doesn't digest. It starts to just sit there and it ferments and it creates gas and it pushes that tiny bit of remaining acid back up through the suffagus. So the burning isn't from high acid. It's from the wrong acid in the wrong place. So instead of more acid blockers, which would have played right in the hands of the bacteria, we went the other way. We used a natural protocol designed to eradicate that H. Pelori without nuking the rest of his microbiome and his gut. So we brought in some heavy hitters, Mastic Gum, and that's a resin from from the Mediterranean that has been shown to physically disrupt the H. Pelori cell wall. All right, there you have it. So this wraps up this hour of the Dr. Bob Martin show. I'm Dr. Adam Brockman and I want to thank you for spending this time with me. And please join us next time.