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Dr. Mark Hyman

Mentioned in 44 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A 15-time New York Times bestselling author and functional medicine physician who hosts The Dr. Hyman Show, he is recognized as a pioneer in food-as-medicine approaches and chronic disease reversal through metabolic health optimization. Co-founder of Function Health and board member of EWG, he advocates for food system reform and root-cause approaches to health conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to mental health. Podcasts feature him as an expert on nutrition, dietary guidelines, and metabolic dysfunction, drawing on both his clinical practice experience and published works including Food Fix and The Blood Sugar Solution.

Episode Appearances

The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 20, 2026

The Latest Science on Microplastics — And What They’re Doing to Your Body | Dr. Shanna Swan

“Podcast host and functional medicine practitioner discussing chemical exposure impacts on patient health”

Microplastics and nanoplastics in human tissuesEndocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and hormone disruptionPhthalates and reproductive health impacts
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 18, 2026

Are You Secretly Dehydrated? Why a 1% Drop Kills Your Focus and Mood

“Host and primary speaker discussing hydration's impact on brain function and cognitive health”

Brain hydration and cognitive functionElectrolyte balance and mineral absorptionCaffeine's diuretic effects and dehydration cycle
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 13, 2026

Women Are Not Small Men! Why Fitness Advice Is Failing Half the Population | Dr. Stacy Sims

“Host conducting interview; shares personal experience starting strength training at 59 and implementing discussed protocols”

Sex differences in exercise physiology and training responsePerimenopause and hormonal transitions in women's fitnessProtein requirements and anabolic resistance with aging
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 11, 2026

The 5 Root Causes of Autoimmune Disease (And How to Start Healing)

“Host presenting five root causes of autoimmune disease and functional medicine treatment strategies based on 30 years of clinical experience”

Autoimmune Disease Root CausesElimination Diet and Food TriggersGluten and Celiac Disease Connection
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 6, 2026

The Real Reason You Age (And How to Slow It Down) | Dr. Eric Verdin

“Host of The Dr. Hyman Show; functional medicine physician discussing longevity and root-cause medicine”

Geroscience hypothesis: aging as primary driver, diseases as secondary manifestationsHallmarks of aging: mitochondrial dysfunction, senescent cells, telomere shortening, epigenetic changes, proteostasisImmune aging: thymic involution, innate immune hyperresponsiveness, adaptive immune decline, inflammaging
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · May 4, 2026

6 Root Causes of Migraines (And How to Fix Them)

“Discusses functional medicine approach to migraines and root-cause analysis; founder of Brain Shaping Academy”

Functional medicine approach to migraine preventionGut-brain axis and microbiome dysbiosisBlood sugar stabilization and metabolic health
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 29, 2026

The Mental Health Crisis Starts in the Gut | Dr. William Li & Dr. Mark Hyman

“Host conducting deep-dive conversation on gut-brain connection and mental health; shares personal ibogaine experience”

Gut-brain axis and vagus nerve signaling in mental healthPolyphenols and phytochemicals as bioactive compoundsMicrobiome diversity and bacterial species function
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 27, 2026

Feeding Kids Is Hard—Here’s What They Actually Need

“Host discussing pediatric nutrition, functional medicine approaches, and personal parenting experiences”

Pediatric nutrition fundamentals and macronutrient balanceBlood sugar stability and metabolic programming in childrenMicrobiome development and immune system regulation
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 22, 2026

We Can Detect Cancer Years Earlier—So Why Aren’t We?

“Podcast host and co-founder of Function Health; functional medicine pioneer discussing preventive health paradigm”

Full-body MRI screening and baseline imaging protocolsFalse positive reduction through longitudinal imaging analysisAI-powered medical image interpretation and predictive modeling
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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Apr 21, 2026

Stop "Feeling Your Age": The Truth About Your Energy w/ Dr. Darshan Shah - E163

“Early pioneer in functional medicine and chronic disease reversal alongside Dr. Bland and Dr. Perlmutter”

Functional Medicine and Root Cause AnalysisMetabolic Health and Hemoglobin A1C OptimizationMitochondrial Function and Cellular Energy Production
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 20, 2026

Can’t Fall or Stay Asleep? Your Sleep Questions Answered

“Host and primary speaker providing sleep optimization guidance based on 30 years of clinical experience”

Circadian Rhythm OptimizationBlood Sugar Stability and SleepNervous System Regulation and Stress Management
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 15, 2026

Tired But Wired? The Hidden Loop Destroying Your Energy | Dr. Scott Sherr, MD

“Podcast host and functional medicine pioneer discussing mitochondrial health, stress, and recovery with Dr. Sherr.”

Sympathetic Spiral of Doom (stress-mitochondrial dysfunction feedback loop)Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Energy Production (ATP, electron transport chain, complexes 1-4)Cell Danger Response (CDR) and anabolic vs. catabolic states
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Habits and Hustle

Habits and Hustle · Mar 10, 2026

Episode 535: Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The Longevity Nutrient That Could Slow Aging and Protect Your Cells

“Functional medicine practitioner; discovered high C15 deficiency rates in his patient population via testing”

C15 (Pentadecanoic Acid) as Essential Fatty AcidCellular Fragility Syndrome and FerroptosisOdd-Chain vs Even-Chain Saturated Fats
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ZOE Science & Nutrition

ZOE Science & Nutrition · Feb 12, 2026

The #1 diet change to make today to fight chronic disease | Dr Mark Hyman

“15-time New York Times bestselling author and practicing family physician; primary guest discussing food system reform and chronic disease reversal”

Ultra-processed food addiction and biological mechanisms of food engineeringChronic disease reversal through dietary intervention and root cause analysisFood industry lobbying, regulatory capture, and policy misalignment
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 11, 2026

School Food Is the Key to Fixing Our Children’s Health Crisis | Nora LaTorre

“Host; functional medicine doctor and author of Food Fix Uncensored; collaborator on food policy advocacy”

School food system transformation and policyUltra-processed food definition and regulationChildren's chronic disease prevention through nutrition
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The Dr. Josh Axe Show

The Dr. Josh Axe Show · Feb 9, 2026

11 Supplements Every 40+ Adult Should Consider

“Functional medicine doctor quoted on soil depletion and modern agricultural methods reducing food nutrient density”

Nutritional Deficiencies in Adults Over 40Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation ReductionVitamin D3 and K2 Supplementation
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The Dylan Gemelli Podcast

The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Feb 7, 2026

Episode #89 Featuring Liver and Health Expert, SIGGI CLAVIEN!! The LIVER Episode! An encyclopedia and masterclass on EVERYTHING you need to know about your liver!

“Functional medicine pioneer mentioned as educator on food's role in health”

Fatty Liver Disease Epidemiology and PreventionFibroScan Technology and Liver DiagnosticsAcetaminophen (Tylenol) Hepatotoxicity and Liver Damage
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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · Feb 6, 2026

BITESIZE | How To Break The Sugar Cycle, Cut Cravings & Get Your Energy Back | Dr Mark Hyman #621

“Medical doctor and bestselling author discussing food as medicine and metabolic health optimization strategies”

Breakfast optimization for metabolic healthSugar and refined carbohydrate metabolismInsulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · Feb 4, 2026

Why America’s Health Crisis Is an Incentive Problem

“Functional medicine doctor and Function co-founder who introduced Mares to medical necessity letters”

Chronic disease crisisCrop subsidies reformUltra-processed foods
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 4, 2026

How OpenAI Is Helping People Take Control of Their Health | Fidji Simo

“Podcast host; functional medicine practitioner; former chronic fatigue syndrome patient; Chief Medical Officer at Function Health”

ChatGPT Health and consumer health AI applicationsNetwork medicine and systems biology approach to chronic illnessGenomics and personalized nutrition based on genetic variations
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 28, 2026

Why Men’s Fertility Is Collapsing and What It Means for Our Future | Dr. Michael L. Eisenberg

“Podcast host; functional medicine practitioner; co-founder of Function Health; board member of EWG”

Declining sperm counts and semen quality over 50 yearsEndocrine-disrupting chemicals and microplastics exposureMetabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance as fertility drivers
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Peak Performance Life Podcast

Peak Performance Life Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You Should Be Tracking Regularly (Your Doctor Probably Isn't Testing Them). With Longevity Medicine Specialist Dr. Darshan Shah

“Referenced for book 'Food: What the Heck Should I Eat' on ultra-processed food and chronic disease”

Blood biomarkers for health optimization (hs-CRP, hemoglobin A1C, ApoB, lipid panels)Functional medicine and longevity medicine practicesUltra-processed food elimination and metabolic health
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 21, 2026

Fix the Brain, Change the Mind: Root-Cause Psychiatry with Dr. Robert Hedaya

“Host; functional medicine physician; co-founder of Function Health; wrote The UltraMetabolism Solution and The Blood Sugar Solution”

Quantitative EEG (QEEG) brain mapping for psychiatric diagnosisPhotobiomodulation laser therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditionsB12 deficiency and panic attacks
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 19, 2026

Office Hours: Answering Your Questions on the New Dietary Guidelines

“Host and primary speaker analyzing new dietary guidelines through functional medicine lens and personal clinical experience”

Highly Processed Foods and Chronic DiseaseProtein Requirements for Optimal HealthSaturated Fat Context and Metabolic Health
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 14, 2026

Muscle Is the Key to Longevity (Not Fat Loss) | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

“Host and functional medicine practitioner; personal case study of muscle recovery from catabolic state using Lyon's protocols”

Skeletal Muscle as Longevity OrganSarcopenia Prevention and TreatmentProtein Requirements and Amino Acid Optimization
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Jan 9, 2026

233. Anders Corbett: On “Crafting” Your Gut Microbiome, Probiotics, Leaky Gut & Hormone Optimization

“Functional medicine practitioner who discusses microbiome deficiencies in cancer patients and chronic disease”

Personalized Microbiome Sequencing and CulturingTargeted Probiotic Formulation for Athletic PerformanceGut Dysbiosis and Chronic Disease Prevention
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 7, 2026

Why Mental Illness Is a Metabolic Problem—and What That Means for Your Health | Dr. Chris Palmer

“Functional medicine practitioner and podcast host who wrote 'The Older Mind Solution' and advocates for metabolic understanding of psychiatric conditions”

Metabolic Psychiatry and Mitochondrial DysfunctionKetogenic Diet as Psychiatric TreatmentAutoimmune Antibodies and Blood-Brain Barrier Transport
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 5, 2026

Office Hours: What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days

“Host and primary speaker; functional medicine practitioner discussing alcohol's physiological effects and health optimization”

Alcohol metabolism and acetaldehyde toxicityCentral nervous system depression and neurotransmitter effectsLiver detoxification and fatty liver disease
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 1, 2026

126. How to Fix Your Metabolic Health at Any Age

“Referenced functional medicine expert on root cause medicine and disease reversal approaches”

Metabolic Health OptimizationBiomarker Tracking and Blood Work InterpretationRoot Cause Medicine and Functional Medicine
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 29, 2025

How to Get Your Health Back on Track - ENCORE

“Host and functional medicine practitioner sharing personal health practices and research-backed protocols”

10-Day Detox Diet ProtocolInflammatory Foods and Gut HealthTime-Restricted Eating and Fasting Windows
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 24, 2025

The Cardiologist Who Stopped Prescribing Statins Explains the Real Cause of Heart Attacks | Dr. Aseem Malhotra - ENCORE

“Podcast host and functional medicine physician; co-founder of Function Health; discusses metabolic dysfunction and lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular disease”

Statin efficacy and overprescription in primary preventionLDL cholesterol hypothesis and cardiovascular disease causationPharmaceutical industry influence on medical research and guidelines
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 17, 2025

6 Simple Rules for a Long, Healthy Life w/ Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel

“Podcast host, functional medicine practitioner, co-founder of Function Health, author of 'Food Fix'”

Social relationships and longevityLoneliness epidemic and public healthUltra-processed food consumption
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 15, 2025

The 5 Pillars That Will Transform Your Health In 2026

“Host and primary speaker; functional medicine physician discussing five health transformation pillars”

Nutrigenomics and Gene Expression Regulation Through FoodCircadian Rhythm Optimization and Sleep ArchitectureCortisol Dysregulation and Stress-Induced Metabolic Disease
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Biohack-it

Biohack-it · Dec 11, 2025

Leading Doctor Warns: Fix This Before It’s Too Late

“Functional medicine pioneer and primary guest discussing food system reform and chronic disease reversal”

Industrial Food System ReformChronic Disease Reversal Through NutritionFood Policy and Regulatory Change
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 10, 2025

How Laura Modi Is Rewriting Baby Formula

“Podcast host; physician and functional medicine expert; delivered 500 babies; advocates for formula quality improvement and food as medicine”

Infant Formula Nutritional Standards and FDA RegulationDHA and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Baby NutritionSugar Content in Infant Formula and Childhood Obesity
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 3, 2025

Early Detection Saved Me: Maria Menounos on Becoming the CEO of Your Health

“Host; functional medicine doctor, author, and founder of Function Health; shared his own health challenges and recovery”

Hashimoto's thyroid disease and autoimmune disease clusteringBrain tumor early detection and meningioma managementPancreatic cancer early screening and surgical recovery
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 1, 2025

Uncovering the Roots of Exhaustion—and How to Feel Like Yourself Again

“Host and primary speaker; functional medicine pioneer discussing his personal experience with chronic fatigue and mercury poisoning”

Mitochondrial dysfunction and ATP energy productionAdrenal dysfunction and HPA axis dysregulationBlood sugar balance and metabolic dysfunction
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 26, 2025

Why Love Feels So Hard — And How to Finally Feel Safe in Your Relationships (with Jillian Turecki)

“Podcast host and functional medicine practitioner discussing relationship health as a core pillar of wellness”

Emotional Regulation and Amygdala HijackingChildhood Trauma and Unconscious Relationship PatternsProjection and Transference in Romantic Relationships
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 24, 2025

Stop Blaming Salt: Fixing High Blood Pressure by Treating the Root Cause

“Discusses functional medicine approach to hypertension and presents case studies of root-cause treatment”

Functional Medicine Approach to HypertensionInsulin Resistance and Metabolic DysfunctionSleep Apnea and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 19, 2025

The Future of Medicine Is Energy: Dr. Martin Picard Explains

“Host conducting interview; shares personal experience with chronic fatigue syndrome and recent recovery from catastrophic illness using mitochondrial health principles”

Energy Resistance Principle and mitochondrial bioenergeticsMitochondrial dysfunction in mental health (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD)Ketogenic diet and metabolic therapy for psychiatric illness
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 12, 2025

Transform Your Health Like Miranda Kerr: Inside Her Daily Routine

“Functional medicine physician who discusses inflammatory bowel disease reversal and advocates for clean personal care products”

Proctitis and ulcerative colitis reversal through functional medicineStress-induced inflammation and nervous system dysregulationEndocrine disruptors in personal care products (parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances)
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 10, 2025

Starving Cancer: The Hidden Power of Food, Fasting, and the Body’s Inner Terrain

“Host and primary discussant exploring metabolic theory of cancer and functional medicine approaches”

Metabolic Theory of CancerInsulin Resistance and Cancer RiskKetogenic Diet and Cancer Treatment
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 5, 2025

Become an Alzheimer’s Survivor: Dr. Richard Isaacson’s Breakthrough Approach

“Podcast host and functional medicine pioneer; advocates for precision medicine approach to chronic disease prevention”

Alzheimer's prevention and early detection using blood biomarkersPrecision neurology and personalized medicine approach to dementiaMultimodal lifestyle interventions (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management)
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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Dr. Hyman Show · Nov 3, 2025

Got Truth? Rethinking Dairy, Calcium, and Bone Health

“Host and primary discussant challenging dairy industry claims based on 30+ years of functional medicine practice”

Dairy Industry Lobbying and Food PoliticsCalcium Balance and Bone Health MythsLactose Intolerance Prevalence and Mechanisms
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