About Dr. Gundry

Dr. Steven Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. During his 40-year career, Dr. Gundry has performed over 10,000 surgeries and developed patented, life-saving medical technology. In 2008, Dr. Gundry published “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution,” which outlined his unique nutrition plan for wellness. In 2017, he released “The Plant Paradox,” which refined his revolutionary ‘lectin-free’ eating program and helped tens of thousands lose weight and achieve better health. His latest book, “Unlocking the Keto Code,” is now a national bestseller. To further his mission to help as many people restore wellness and vitality, Dr. Gundry also hosts a weekly podcast, “The Dr Gundry Podcast”—one of the top 20 health podcasts worldwide.

The mission of the Dr. Gundry Podcast is to help you live your best life — mind, body and soul — by empowering you with the tools and knowledge you need. Dr. Gundry interviews some of the world’s leading health experts to glean life-changing insights and offers cutting-edge wellness advice during his topical lectures.

Like many doctors and nutrition experts, bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry has long endorsed the ketogenic diet—a style of eating that heavily restricts carbohydrate intake to make the body burn fat for fuel. Because ketosis offers a variety of health benefits, including weight loss, reduced risk of illness, and enhanced energy, Dr. Gundry believed his patients’ efforts to adhere to the challenging regimen was worthwhile. That is, until his research uncovered a shocking truth: We’ve gotten keto all wrong.