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 more
• What COVID ICU patients and baldness have in common
• How stress, sleep, and mouth breathing sabotage your hairline
• Natural (and weirdly effective) alternatives like scalp rolling, rosemary oil, and even pumpkin seed oil
• The wild rabbit holes of enzyme functions, erectile dysfunction, and heavy metal toxicity
• And 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 mark
• The shocking mental health benefits patients are reporting
• How the gut-brain axis could be the key to mood, metabolism & more
• The dark side of big doses: muscle loss, acid reflux, thyroid risks, and sky-high costs
• Why doctors are thinking outside the FDA box—and what it could mean for you

Whether 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 METAVO

Metavo 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/