Are Calcium Supplements a Scam? | EP 357

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

PodcastOne

Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Talk Radio

4.6 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

We’ve been told for years that calcium equals strong bones—and that milk does a body good, right?

But the truth… that advice is terribly outdated, even harmful.

In this week’s episode of The Dr. Gundry Podcast, I break down the real science behind supplementing with calcium, bone health, and why supplements aren’t always the answer.

Liver Health and Season Allergy Tips in This Episode

Your bones aren’t the only focus this week. I also share:

Simple liver-supporting habits that don’t involve trendy detox supplements
A surprising free hack to help repair the gut-liver axis
Natural ways to ease seasonal allergy symptoms without over-the-counter meds

For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/calcium-bone-health-natural-alternatives

Our wonderful sponsors make this podcast free for all. Thank them and please support them here:

This episode of the Dr. Gundry Podcast is brought to you by Thrive Market, the healthy online marketplace that offers easy grocery shopping from your phone or laptop. Go to thrivemarket.com/GUNDRYPODCAST to get $80 in FREE groceries on your first purchase!
In just a few weeks of using the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform every day for ten minutes, I’ve noticed an improvement in flexibility and balance - all important things when you’re about to turn 75! Want to try it for yourself? Go to Juvent.com/GUNDRY and use code GUNDRY to get $300 off.
Time to upgrade your cookware? Head to fromourplace.com/GUNDRY and use code GUNDRY for 10% off sitewide on all their non-toxic cookware.
Protect your cellular and muscular health with Timeline Urolithin-A. Go to timelinenutrition.com/GUNDRY10 and use code GUNDRY10 to get 10% off your order. That’s www.timelinenutrition.com/GUNDRY10

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research
0:05.9	from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone. Dr. Gundry and
0:12.1	other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements, and practical
0:18.0	tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:24.0	Today we're busting some of the biggest health myths you've been told for years, starting with that daily calcium supplement.
0:31.0	Think it's protecting your bones? Think again. I'll reveal the truth about why it might actually be doing more harm than good,
0:38.3	and what nutrient your bones really need instead. We're also talking natural, no-nonsense
0:44.7	ways to build stronger bones without relying on dairy. And I'll share why milk may not be
0:51.1	the bone booster you've been led to believe. Plus, we'll dive into your liver and uncover easy everyday habits that support liver health
0:59.8	and gut repair without expensive supplements.
1:03.0	And speaking of supplements, I'll explain why some trendy liver detoxes can do more harm
1:08.8	than good.
1:09.8	And if seasonal allergies have you sneezing and sniffling,
1:14.4	don't worry. I've got you covered with simple natural remedies to help you breathe easier
1:19.2	without popping antihistamines. It's a jam-packed episode, so stay tuned. You don't want to miss a minute.
1:27.8	This episode of the Dr. Gunry podcast is brought to you by Thrive Market,
1:31.9	the healthy online marketplace that offers easy grocery shopping from your phone or laptop.
1:37.6	Set and forget it with the auto-ship feature and never run out of your favorite gut-buddy friendly cleaning products, snacks, and pantry items.
1:45.5	Go to thrivemarket.com slash Gundry podcast to get $80 in free groceries on your first purchase.
1:54.5	Let's talk about something that might be keeping you up at night.
1:58.4	Cyber security.
2:00.1	According to Vanta's latest state of trust report,
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 6 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from PodcastOne, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of PodcastOne and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.