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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Mercola
Vitamin D
Gut Health
Inflammation
Nutrition
Ultra-Processed Foods
Gut Microbiome
Exercise
Metabolic Health
Obesity
Mental Health
Cardiovascular Disease
Linoleic Acid
Cardiovascular Health
PFAS
Sleep
Microplastics
Oxidative Stress
Anxiety
Parkinson's Disease
Seed Oils

Listen to Dr. Mercola's Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health.

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Latest Episodes

• Early-life stress changed how brain cells responded to future challenges in mice, suggesting that adversity during development can leave lasting effects that become apparent when stress returns later in life

• Researchers found that 75% of the str... more

• In a laboratory study, erythritol disrupted several functions in cultured human brain blood vessel cells, raising concerns that its effects extend beyond blood sugar and calorie content

• Erythritol increased oxidative stress while reducing nitric... more

• Arginine does more than help build proteins — your cells also need this amino acid to produce immune-alert proteins that help T cells recognize infected or abnormal cells

• When arginine became scarce, the cellular machinery responsible for buildi... more

• Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), the condition formerly called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), showed a more than fourfold higher rate of artery disease in a large U.S. study based on more than two decades of health ins... more

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Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
Interventional cardiologist with extensive clinical experience
Unknown (as cited in episode)
Episode: Not All Weight Reduction on GLP-1 Meds Is Healthy, Cardiologist Warns
Dr. Timna Ager
Lead researcher on the study discussed
Episode: Common Blood Pressure Medication Linked to Worse Kidney Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
Charlie Brown
Executive director of Consumers for Dental Choice
Consumers for Dental Choice
Episode: End System of Choice for the Rich and Mercury for the Poor! Help Bring Mercury-Free Dentistry to All
Colleen Cutcliffe
Molecular biologist who studies oxygen-averse gut microbes
Colossal Biosciences? (as introduced as the guest; context suggests a microbiome researcher)
Episode: What Is Akkermansia — A Keystone Microbe in Your Gut (An Interview with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe)
Alera Sky
Episode: Soda Triggers Diabetes — Even If You're Not Overweight - AI Podcast
Elara Skye
A consultant on traditional diets and physical health.
Episode: The Decline of Physical Health in the Modern Age - AI Podcast
Alara Sky
Guest with a deep interest in natural approaches to health
Episode: Spot the Difference: Freckle, Sunspot or Mole? - AI Podcast
Dr. Eric Pinnar
General Surgeon specializing in hernia surgery
Advanced Hernia Specialist
Episode: Hernia Surgery Made Simple — Your Guide to Understanding and Healing - Discussion Between Dr. Eric Pinnar and Dr. Mercola
Dr. Alexis Cowan
PhD molecular biologist with research focus on metabolism and circadian rhythms
Episode: The Power of Light, Mitochondria and Circadian Rhythms- Discussion Between Dr. Alexis Cowan and Dr. Mercola

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Host of the show; noted for health guidance, supplements, and science-informed discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Bring back real interviews

    I stopped listening when the ai took over. It’s ironic and sad that he destroyed his career with robots.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jjjjasdfjjjj
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrible AI Voices

    Great content but awful AI robot voices. Hire a human!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    La Critiquesse
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you Dr. Mercola

    Really appreciate all your efforts but cannot stand the AI … bring back the real interviews, pls!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Renaztxt
    Canada6 months ago
  • AI 👎

    I don’t like the AI in the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KComegys
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you!

    These podcasts are fantastic! So much information in a short, understandable format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosedavid
    United States8 months ago

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Many critics object to AI voices, preferring live hosting.
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Do Fertility Drugs Pose Heart Risks for Women?
Q: What if you already have hypertension or preeclampsia risk?
You'll need extra caution, cardiovascular screening, close monitoring, and individualized assessment, rather than assuming IVF is automatically safe or unsafe.
Do Fertility Drugs Pose Heart Risks for Women?
Q: Are strokes broadly more common after IVF?
No, ischemic stroke was higher in women who used ART and already had cardiovascular risk factors, but stroke was not a dominant outcome across all women.
Do Fertility Drugs Pose Heart Risks for Women?
Q: Do IVF and fertility drugs raise heart disease risk?
Yes, the risk increases with the number of cycles, and is driven mainly by clot-related events.
Tai Chi vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Which Is More Effective for Chronic Insomnia Treatment?
Q: How long does CBTI take?
Many see changes within weeks, with full benefits over 6 to 8 sessions.
Tai Chi vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Which Is More Effective for Chronic Insomnia Treatment?
Q: Is Tai Chi as effective as CBTI?
Over the long term, when you keep practicing, Tai Chi reaches comparable outcomes even if it's slower at first.

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A health-focused program that centers on digestion, metabolism, gut health, and evidence-informed lifestyle changes, often linking diet, supplements, and regulatory topics to everyday wellness. Recent episodes emphasize practical tips—from reducing exposure to microplastics and optimizing hydration to rethinking pill burdens, gut microbes like Akkermansia, and plant-based anti-inflammatory strategies. The show tends to challenge conventional medicine with investigatory takes on medications, regulatory processes, and emerging nutrition science, while offering at-home guidance, product references, and actionable routines. A standout trait is the blend of science-grounded discussion with accessible, action-oriented steps for daily health impro... more

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