Could Coffee Actually Heal Your Gut? The Science of Happy Gut Coffee with Dr. Vincent Pedre
Dr. Vincent Pedre shakes up the conversation around gut health by revealing why coffee doesn’t have to be the enemy—and can even be a therapeutic ally when chosen and brewed wisely. He dives into the power of high-quality, organic beans, the hidden dangers of microplastics, and the gut-loving polyphenols that make coffee more than just a morning ritual. Through personal stories and practical tips, Dr. Pedre highlights how brewing methods, mindful consumption, and tuning into your body can transform your relationship with coffee. This episode will leave you rethinking your cup of joe as a powerful tool for supporting gut health and overall well-being.
Dr. Vincent Pedre is a functional medicine physician and gut biohacker, who is the founder of Happy Gut Life. He’s served as a health tech consultant for Fullscript, one of the fastest growing companies in the space, as well as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for NatureMD and Orthomolecular Products. As the bestselling author of two books on the gut, he believes the gut is the gateway to excellent wellness. In the last two years, he has launched three major projects — his newest book, The GutSMART Protocol, a digital course titled Gut-Brain Mastery, designed to teach people how to hack their stressed-out brain through their gut, and a toxin-free coffee that’s easy on the gut for people with acid reflux or heartburn.
SHOW NOTES:
0:40 Welcome to the podcast!
2:12 About Dr. Vincent Pedre
2:56 Welcome him to the show!
4:18 Stats about coffee consumption
6:02 His journey off of coffee
12:47 Pesticides on coffee
17:32 Coffee vs Cacao quality
18:12 Plastics
19:52 Coffee & the gut microbiome
22:19 Reducing coffee acidity
27:59 GLP-1 & Diterpenes
34:54 Improving motility
38:37 Poor digestion & nervous system
40:02 Should we drink coffee upon waking?
44:21 Listening to our bodies
46:59 Rituals for self-listening
50:19 Your mitochondria on coffee
55:18 Happy Gut Coffee
56:21 His final piece of advice
59:32 Thanks for tuning in!
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