Why You Feel Worse When You Start Eating Better | What’s Actually Happening in Your Gut With Steve Wright

About this episode

Sarah Kleiner and Steve Wright discuss the digestive challenges that can arise from high-protein diets and the role of stomach acid in gut health.

Sarah Kleiner and Steve Wright break down why high-protein diets can cause digestive issues when your gut isn’t ready. They explain how low stomach acid impacts protein digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health. Learn the common signs of low stomach acid like bloating, heaviness, and trouble digesting meat. They also discuss HCL and digestive enzymes as tools to support better digestion and smoother diet transitions Other Episodes with Steve - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBszj9nzso6jOadgcYpqIPbRYvERYK4q0 _________ Healthy Gut Supplements- discount automatically applied or use code Sarah15: Holozyme Link: https://healthygut.com/holozyme-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 HCL Guard Link: https://healthygut.com/hcl-guard-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 Tributyrin X: https://healthygut.com/tributyrin-x-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 Magnesium: https://healthygut.com/magnesiumhp-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 _________ Sponsored By: → Organifi | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.organifi.com/SARAHK for 20% off your order. → VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/ →…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Kleiner

Guest: Steve Wright

Topics covered

• high-protein diets
• digestive issues
• low stomach acid
• nutrient absorption
• gut health

Keywords

• digestive issues
• high-protein diets
• low stomach acid
• gut health
• nutrient absorption

Sponsors

Organifi, VivaRays, Troscriptions

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