Cellular Detox 101: Fasting, Heavy Metals, Cholesterol & Inflammation | Dr. Daniel Pompa

Realfoodology

Courtney Swan

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 10 February 2026

⏱️ 96 minutes

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287: I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Pompa, health coach, author, and founder of the Pompa Program, to break down the truth about intermittent fasting, cellular detox, and inflammation. We explore how fasting actually works at the cellular level, what a real feast day looks like, and how toxins, seed oils, and even dental issues can drive chronic inflammation (and bigger health issues down the line). Dr. Pompa also shares how mercury poisoning reshaped his approach to health and why cholesterol is so misunderstood. If you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel off, this episode connects the dots. Topics Discussed: → Is intermittent fasting good or bad for health? → How does cellular detox reduce inflammation? → What causes the “skinny fat” look even in healthy people? → Can heavy metals and environmental toxins damage mitochondria? → Is elevated LDL cholesterol actually bad for your health? Sponsored By: → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Clearstem | Go to https://www.clearstem.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 15% off your first order. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. → Beekeeper’s Naturals | Today, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my listeners an exclusive offer! Visit https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. → Qualia | Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://www.qualialife.com/realfoodology and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. → Vandy | Ready to give Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.vandycrisps.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:43 - Intermittent Fasting → 00:22:50 - Heavy Metal Poisoning → 00:37:18 - Finding Purpose Through Pain → 00:49:25 - Cellular Detox → 00:55:02 - Dental Cavitation + Cancer → 01:08:17 - Toxins: Mold, Metals, Seed Oils → 01:15:10 - Cholesterol Truths + Fish Oils → 01:29:16 - Food Myths, Mold & Hormones Show Links: → Pompa Program → Webinar | Cellular Health → The Dr. Pompa Podcast Check Out: → Instagram Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	85% of chronic disease starts in the mouth. That's wild. Isn't it? Most microbiome gut problems is problematic here. I have my 5Rs of cellular healing and detox. R number one is you have to remove the sources in your life. Otherwise, you'll never fix the cell. R2 is regenerate your cell membranes. R3 is you have to restore cell energy, and that's a lot of the mitochondrial work that I do.
0:22.8	And then R4 is you have to reduce inflammation of the cell.
0:25.6	R5 is you have to reestablish methylation.
0:28.5	What are the hidden everyday exposures you believe are silently destroying people's health?
0:32.7	Not heavy metals because it's accumulated in your brain and deeper tissues for years.
0:37.6	There's no scientific evidence that total cholesterol is actually linked to heart disease.
0:41.4	Okay, it gets worse.
0:42.4	LDL, the bad cholesterol, that it's the most important cholesterol.
0:46.4	Chlesterol is the most important fat for the brain.
0:48.5	You know what's next?
0:51.2	If you're someone who cares about what you put in your body, you also have to care about what
0:55.4	you're cooking on because here's something wild. Most nonstick cookware still contains Phaas,
1:01.1	also known as Forever Chemicals. These are the same toxins linked to hormone disruption,
1:06.0	immune issues, and long-term health concerns, and they can actually leach into your food when
1:10.7	your pans get scratched
1:11.6	or overheated. That's why I switched my kitchen over to Our Place. Our Place makes toxin-free,
1:17.8	high-performance kitchenware without Phaas or Teflon, so you can cook confidently without questioning
1:22.4	what's in your pan. I especially love their four-piece cookware set with just four beautifully designed pieces.
1:28.0	I can sear, saute, steam, boil, roast, and bake.
1:31.4	It replaces a whole cabinet of pots and pans, saves you $150 versus buying individually, and everything actually matches, which the Virgo and me really appreciates.
1:42.1	They also have the Wonder oven, which is a non-toxic air fire
1:45.4	and toaster oven all in one. It's sold out eight times for a reason. I love it. So does my producer
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