#943: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan – doctor, health educator, & bestselling author of This Book May Save Your Life & This is Vital Information. Known across social media for debunking viral health trends, he’s become one of the most trusted voices in gut & general health. In this episode, Dr. Karan Rajan breaks down the alarming rise of colorectal cancer, how gut health impacts hormonal conditions like endometriosis, the truth about fiber intake, what your GI tract is really trying to tell you, & debunks today’s biggest viral health trends.
CHAPTERS
[00:00] Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor
[02:24] Gut Health, Hormones & Endometriosis
[03:12] Protein Obsession vs. Fiber: What Your Gut Bacteria Really Want
[06:16] Why Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger People (and What Helps)
[11:07] How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?
[11:50] Slow-Fermenting Fibers
[13:51] Food First, Supplements Second
[17:14] Sneaky Fiber Wins
[18:57] What ‘Healthy’ Poop Looks Like
[20:46] Constipation Causes: Fiber, Water, Movement, and ‘Gut Jet Lag’
[22:46] GLP-1 Meds & Constipation: Fiber/Protein Hacks That Work
[24:20] Women, Hormones & the Microbiome
[26:37] Estrogen Recycling in the Gut
[34:04] Soluble Fiber 101: Estrogen Detox, Microbiome & What to Look For
[35:06] Calling BS on Viral Health Trends: Coffee Enemas, Colonics & ER Stories
[37:52] Probiotics vs Prebiotics: Why Fiber ‘Fertilizes’ Your Gut Garden
[39:29] Credibility in Wellness: How to Vet Experts, Data & Hot Takes
[41:14] Kids, Food Diversity & Allergy Prevention
[51:24] Why Those Parenting Clips Went Viral: Textures, Gamifying Veggies & Snack Setups
[55:11] Health Basics Over Trends + ‘Fiber Maxing’ Done Safely
[57:16] Book Wrap-Up: Sleep, Gut–Skin Connection, Embarrassing Health Questions
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