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Mar 31, 2025

I’m excited to have Dr. David Perlmutter back on the podcast to discuss uric acid and its pivotal connection to our overall health. Which foods lower and raise uric acid? What is its role in diabetes, alzheimer’s, gut health, and brain health? All of this will be covered, as well as best protocols for lowering high uric acid. You don’t want to miss this! Listen now! 

Learn more about lowering uric acid in Dr. Perlmutter’s book, Drop Acid! 

https://drperlmutter.com/learn/books/

Connect with Dr. Perlmutter online:

https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/

www.drperlmutter.com

Need help navigating your digestive or other health conditions? Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

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➡️The Power of Probiotics: Regulate Glucose Levels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx7sUKWNs6M

➡️Health Science Snapshot NEW Healthy Lifestyle Research July 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGCJhMM7Tdk

➡️Berberine Benefits: Which Are Real and Which Are Hype?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyJQSDY0gRc

➡️Top Nutrient Dense Foods You Should Be Eating With Dr. Sarah Ballantyne:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76i5lWM8kNo

 

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➡️ How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: A Clinician’s Guide

https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/ 

➡️ Beyond Diet: What Causes Blood Sugar Spikes?

https://drruscio.com/blood-sugar-spikes/ 

➡️ 8 Best Microbiome Supplements for a Happier, Healthier Gut

https://drruscio.com/best-microbiome-supplements/ 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:30  Why uric acid is pivotal to health

05:57 Evolutionary origins of high uric acid

07:12 Why fructose is a major factor

13:10  What elevates uric acid?

18:47 How to monitor levels

24:22 Foods that raise vs. lower UA 

25:43 Relation to diabetes & other diseases

29:40 Probiotic protocol to lower UA

31:39 Connection to gut health

35:59 Connection to brain health

44:10  New therapeutics to explore

52:49 How to lower uric acid

57:37 Final takeaways

 

Featured Studies 

📉Safety and efficacy of probiotic supplementation in 8 types of inflammatory arthritis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36217542/

📉Could Alzheimer's disease be a maladaptation of an evolutionary survival pathway mediated by intracerebral fructose and uric acid metabolism?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36774227/

 

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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Mar 24, 2025

In today’s episode, we are happy to hear from our clinic’s Dr. Scott and one of his patients, Keith about his successful experience tackling gut health issues. Keith’s case posed a very common conundrum that we’ve seen in many with gut health issues - are we dealing with bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), fungal overgrowth (candida) or potentially both? We’ll walk through some of the key indications that Keith’s initial SIBO diagnosis was actually a candida case, and we’ll cover the best testing and treatments that led to Keith’s recovery. 

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➡️The Best Natural Treatments for Candida (Science-based):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnc3ZkLuPzs

➡️Eat These 7 Foods EVERY DAY for SIFO & Candida:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKgNtxC3Mw

➡️5 SIBO Symptoms To Watch Out For - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKxwSlf1iU

➡️The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ



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➡️ What Causes Candida Overgrowth—and What Can You Do About It?

https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/ 

➡️ Low FODMAP Diet for SIBO: A Step-By-Step Guide

https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet-for-sibo/ 

➡️ Oil of Oregano Benefits: How This Herbal Antimicrobial Can Help Your Health

https://drruscio.com/oil-of-oregano-benefits/  

➡️ Is Testing for SIBO Helpful? Maybe Not So Much

https://drruscio.com/how-to-test-for-sibo/ 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:49 Keith’s symptoms

05:13 SIBO diagnosis & Xifaxan response

06:33 Considering SIBO vs. candida

11:42 Low FODMAP & supplement reactions

19:33 Measuring candida risk indicators 

23:23 Candida supplements & reactions

26:51 Creating a healing mindset 

31:45 Candida diet efficacy

39:02 Why antimicrobials are effective

43:03 Keith’s improved test results

45:30 Key takeaways

 

Featured Studies 

📉Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24891990/

📉Is rheumatoid arthritis a disease that starts in the intestine? A pilot study comparing an elemental diet with oral prednisolone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17308218/

📉Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26512149/

📉Effects of garlic supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37481521/

📉Effect of garlic on blood pressure:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25557383/

📉Garlic Supplementation Reduces Circulating C-reactive Protein, Tumor Necrosis Factor, and Interleukin-6 in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949665/

📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine on Glycemic and Insulin-Related Traits: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37598753/

📉The effect of berberine supplementation on lipid profile and obesity indices:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213434423000361

📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36941490/

📉Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone or Combined with Statins for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31094214/

 

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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Mar 17, 2025

If you’re experiencing histamine intolerance, it’s important to consider a few different factors in order to adequately heal. From addressing your gut’s specific needs to differentiating between supplements and medications, I’ll outline 4 steps to healing your histamine intolerance. I’ll also share recommended protocols and the low histamine diet. Watch now!

 

Download our FREE guide to navigating histamine intolerance!: https://drruscio.com/histamine-ebook/

Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

 

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➡️4-Step Protocol to Treat Histamine Intolerance (Best Diet & Supplements):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Da_Dar8Cjo

➡️5 Warning Signs You’re Histamine Intolerant (& What You Can Do):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPBAd9RzIf4

➡️The Best And Worst Foods For Histamine Intolerance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hird4u7tHis

➡️Do Probiotics Have Side Effects & Cause Histamine Intolerance? (The Evidence):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXmeHg35efQ

 

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➡️ Everything You Need To Know About Histamine Intolerance

https://drruscio.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-histamine-intolerance/ 

➡️ Understand Diamine Oxidase & Manage Your Histamine in 5 Steps

https://drruscio.com/diamine-oxidase/ 

➡️ How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: A Clinician’s Guide

https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/ 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:20 Symptoms of histamine intolerance

04:45 The low histamine diet

12:04 Gut modulation

16:59 Natural antihistamines

20:00 Nutrients

21:59 Other considerations



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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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Mar 10, 2025

I’m very excited to have thyroid expert, Dr. Antonio Bianco back on the podcast! In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion about different approaches to hypothyroidism therapy. He shares his research on the use of levothyroxine in comparison to combination therapy and provides insights on how to adjust treatment for patients’ needs. You don’t want to miss this! Listen now. 

We want to improve your thyroid health! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

 

Check out Dr. Bianco’s book, “Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do”.

https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164

 

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➡️Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI

➡️The Truth About Hypothyroidism Misdiagnosis (And How To Avoid It) | Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdSEojlM9k

➡️This is the BEST Protocol For Healing Hashimoto’s:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0634BRLOA

➡️The 3 BEST and WORST Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatments:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF13YPhp2-Q

 

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➡️What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism?

 https://drruscio.com/what-is-subclinical-hypothyroidism/ 

➡️ How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally

https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ 

➡️ Thyroid Diet Chart: What to Eat for Better Thyroid Function

https://drruscio.com/thyroid-diet-chart/ 

➡️ Can You Use Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health?

https://drruscio.com/red-light-therapy-for-thyroid/ 

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

03:59 Key points from previous discussion

06:54 Thyroid physiology

10:53 50% prefer combination therapy

16:24 Approaching thyroid “symptoms”

23:33 Consider menopausal symptoms

31:37  LT4 therapy limitations

37:33 Combo therapy for adjusting T3 & T4

59:24 How to switch to combination therapy

01:14:46 Key takeaways

 

Featured Studies 

📉Treatment Preferences in Patients With Hypothyroidism:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39290156/

📉Clinical Outcomes After Discontinuation of Thyroid Hormone Replacement:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/

📉Variable transduction of thyroid hormone signaling in structures of the mouse brain:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39903117/

📉Thyroid Hormone Homeostasis in Levothyroxine-treated Patients: Findings From ELSA-Brasil

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38506164/

 

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

Mar 3, 2025

Black cumin, also known as black seed oil, is an ancient remedy that has a multitude of surprising benefits! I was very impressed to find it improves fungal overgrowth, thyroid health, cholesterol and more. I’ll dive into 10 health benefits of black cumin plus offer my recommended protocols.

 

Watch more videos like this👇

➡️Curcumin (Turmeric) Benefits for Gut & Brain Health - Best Dose & Form:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vD7y0Acz5Q&t

➡️Should You Take Berberine for SIBO & Gut Health?(Research Findings):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntz0ikXR21Y&t

 

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Read these next 👇

➡️ Black Cumin – A New Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity:

https://drruscio.com/black-cumin/

➡️ A Simple Guide to the Most Effective Candida Support:

https://drruscio.com/candida-support/

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:20 What is it?

02:19 Fights infection

04:36 Antifungal 

05:18 Antiparasitic 

07:04 Antibacterial 

09:41 H. pylori protocol

10:24 Thyroid health

11:37 Joint pain 

13:30 Allergy & asthma

15:06 Sleep benefits

19:41 Hormone & acne 

25:49 Cholesterol & blood sugar

26:29 Safety & side effects

27:17 Black seed oil protocol

 

Featured Studies 

📉Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34073784/

📉INigella sativa essential oil against oral pathogens: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38789533/

📉Nigella sativa on general health and immune system:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37901256/

📉Nigella sativa on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36757063/

📉Black cumin and its constituent (thymoquinone):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25859296/

📉Therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa extract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38997638/

📉Inhibitory effect of thymoquinone on piroplasm parasites:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30651142/

📉Tafenoquine-Atovaquone Combination Achieves Radical Cure and Confers Sterile Immunity in Experimental Models of Human Babesiosis:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38169301/

📉Combination of Nigella sativa and Honey in Eradication of Gastric H. pylori Infection: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28191328/

📉Honey based formulation of Nigella sativa seed oil in dyspepsia:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26386381/

📉Effects of Nigella sativa on H. pylori: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31916648/

📉Effects of Nigella sativa on thyroid function, serum (VEGF) - 1, Nesfatin-1 and anthropometric features in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27852303/

📉Nigella sativa & biomarkers of inflammation & oxidative stress:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39709091/

📉Nigella sativa oil for symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36150238/

📉Nigella sativa as an anti-inflammatory agent in asthma:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30340634/

📉Nigella sativa oil containing 5% thymoquinone in reducing seasonal allergy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39121267/

📉 Nigella sativa for asthma control: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31892440/

📉Black cumin oil extract (Nigella sativa) (BlaQmax®) modulates stress-sleep-immunity axis safely:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37139438/

📉Influence of a proprietary oil extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa) on non-restorative sleep: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38288065/

📉Nigella sativa L., Supplementary Plant with Anticholinesterase Effect for Cognition Problems:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31418667/

📉 Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention & cognition:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23707331/

📉Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence &  quality of life in menopausal women:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36640148/

📉 Nigella sativa and Vitex agnus-castus with citalopram on hot flashes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30129806/

📉The possible short-term of Nigella sativa - L in the management of adolescent PCOS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38997723/

📉Novel Topical Cosmeceutical Formulations from Nigella sativa L. with Antimicrobial Activity against Acne-Causing Microorganisms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31485198/

📉Nigella sativa L. &  acne vulgaris: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32548864/

📉Nigella sativa & lipid profiles in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38777430/

📉Nigella sativa &  on glycemic control: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30873688/

 

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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