Dhru Purohit Show

• What You Need to Know About Lead and Other Heavy Metals In Your Protein Powder

  This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Our Place, Pique Life, and Fatty15. If you’ve been following this podcast, you know we’ve had several experts emphasize the importance of adequate protein intake, and sometimes that comes in the form of protein powder. But if you’ve seen the recent headlines, you might be wondering whether protein powder could actually be harmful to your health. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru breaks down the research behind a recent Consumer Reports investigation into lead found in protein powders. He shares the behind-the-scenes details of how the study was conducted, including which products were tested, the process used, and the standards applied to measure levels of concern. Dhru also discusses which products tested higher, provides practical ways to reduce exposure to heavy metals, and highlights what the article may have overlooked.  In this episode, Dhru dives into: Introduction: Why some people are rethinking their daily protein shake (00:00)  The truth behind the headlines (2:00) How products were tested, the testing process, and standards (4:00) What the report revealed (7:30) Why lead shows up in our food? (17:19) Best and worst options for reducing exposure (19:19) Why some proteins test cleaner (26:46) How to lower your daily exposure (33:36) What the article overlooked (36:16)  Why protein matters (39:16)  Final thoughts (42:16) *Correction: Equip Foods: No Natural Flavors in Chocolate Protein Powder Also mentioned in this episode: Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Solo Episode Community Survey The Truth About Lead Powder In Protein  Dhru’s Smoothie Recipe Try This: Nighttime Light Exposure Study Try This: They once called her crazy, but today she's celebrated as a hero This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Our Place, Pique Life, and Fatty15. Birch is exclusively offering my community 27% off their Birch Living mattress and two Eco-Rest pillows with your mattress purchase. Just head to birchliving.com/dhru today to get this offer today.  Reduce your toxic load by upgrading your cookware! Go to fromourplace.com today and use promo code DHRU at checkout to receive 10% off any order. Ready for your healthiest glow? Get 20% off for life, a complimentary gift, and explore the clean, plant-powered essentials behind your favorite new routine at piquelife.com/DHRU. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Connection Between Lack of Community, Dopamine, and Chronic Disease: Why Our Modern World Is Making Us Sick and Addicted

  This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Maui Nui, and Momentous. Our modern world is overflowing with stimulation from phones, social media, and endless choices, so it’s no wonder we feel distracted, anxious, and hooked on the things that drain our focus. But it’s not our fault. Our brains evolved for a world of scarcity, not the digital overload and excess we live in today. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Dr. Anders Hansen to explore how our modern world is hijacking our biology. Dr. Hansen shares insights from his time with a Kenyan hunter-gatherer tribe and the lifestyle habits that support their optimal health. He also explains why it’s essential to understand what our brains and instincts were initially designed to protect us from and why overcoming these challenges isn’t simply a matter of willpower. Dr. Anders Hansen is a psychiatrist, speaker, award-winning author, and TV host. His books, The Attention Fix, The Happiness Cure, and The Mind-Body Method, have sold several million copies and topped bestseller lists worldwide. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Hansen dive into: Dr. Hansen’s experience with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Kenya (1:48) The tribe’s key lifestyle habits for optimal health (4:30) The “comfort crisis” and how time with your community transforms the brain (10:03 Willpower, temptation, and the impact of ultra-processed foods (15:15) Why meaningful connection is vital and how loneliness impacts your health (18:55) The “Roseto Effect:” how strong relationships protect and extend your life (22:32) Final thoughts and key takeaways (30:23) Also mentioned: Full episode with Dr. Anders Hansen This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Maui Nui, and Momentous. Right now, Bon Charge is offering my community 15% off. Just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use code DHRU to save 15%. Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products and a FREE 12-pack of venison jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more! Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now, but hurry, supply is limited! Optimize your energy and mental clarity with the purest form of creatine, made by and used by the best, now available in convenient and tasty lemon lime chews. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• A Doctor Ranks the Best and Worst Foods For Your Gut Health and Shares How Much Fiber You Need to Be Eating Daily with Dr. Karan Rajan

  This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, Ollie, and  BUBS Naturals. Most of us know fiber is essential for gut health, but actually getting enough of it can be confusing. Today’s guest breaks it all down, showing us exactly what to eat and the simple daily habits that make it easier to optimize your health, keep your gut happy, and help prevent chronic disease. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down for round two with Dr. Karan Rajan to tier-rank the best and worst things you can do for your gut health. Dr. Karan shares his favorite fiber-rich foods and breaks down which trendy products are worth skipping and which can be enjoyed as an occasional treat. He also offers simple, practical tips for adding more fiber to your diet through tasty snacks and everyday foods that help you stay consistent with your fiber goals. He also explores the everyday habits that can quietly harm your gut and shares new research showing why fiber should be a daily priority for optimal health and longevity. Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor and one of the biggest health & science creators on social media. Since 2020, he has amassed over 11 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram & Facebook with his refreshingly frank medical myth-busting and health advice videos which combine education, entertainment, and generous servings of dark humour. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Rajan dive into:  Are green bananas good or bad? (00:43) Why getting 50 grams of fiber a day is essential for long-term health (3:05) What to look for in a fiber supplement (6:42) Dark chocolate as a fiber-rich food and snack (10:46) Simple foods and snacks to help you reach 30 grams of fiber a day (13:51) Dr. Karan’s new fiber supplement (29:29) How to make tacos fiber-rich and gut-friendly (38:13) Dr. Karan’s go-to morning routine and Dhru’s protein shake (43:06) Are prebiotic sodas actually good for gut health? (47:56) Three reasons late-night snacking can harm your gut health (1:03:06) The connection between oral health and the gut microbiome (1:09:25) Should you take a super greens powder? (1:13:04) Dr. Karan’s advice for improving health habits and staying consistent (1:17:43) Final thoughts and takeaways (1:19:14) Also mentioned in this episode: LOAM Dhru’s shake recipe Kraut Krackers For more on Dr. Rajan, follow him on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, or visit his Website. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, Ollie, and Bubs Collagen. Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU to get 15% off any order of Magnesium Breakthrough and find out this month’s gift with purchase. Black Friday has come early! You can stack my code DHRU on top of Cozy Earth’s sitewide sale for up to 40% off. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru today. Want to give your dog the best in clean eating? Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Right now, Ollie is offering 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Just head to Ollie.com, use the code DHRU, and you’ll get 60% off your first box of meals in your subscription. Support your skin and your health with BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides. Head to BUBSNaturals.com and use code DHRU for 20% off your order. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Cognitive Decline Isn’t Inevitable and What You Can Do About It

  This episode is brought to you by iRestore, Masa Chips, and Rula. Cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, but how much and how fast it progresses is primarily determined by us. While rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia continue to rise, research shows that our daily choices can either accelerate decline or support optimal brain health at any age. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Dr. Heather Sandison to discuss her groundbreaking proof-of-concept research on improving cognitive decline—and all the factors her team implemented with study participants. She shares the diet and lifestyle changes that made the most significant difference in reversing early cognitive decline and explains why this isn’t about finding a quick fix or miracle pill. Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She is the primary author of the peer-reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline,” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering from dementia. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Sandison dive into: The whole-body approach for research participants (2:20) What participants in Dr. Sandison’s study implemented and the results (6:25) Stages of cognitive decline and adopting a lifestyle to prevent decline (11:34) What to do to reverse cognitive decline (17:58) Final thoughts (21:48) Also mentioned: Full episode with Dr. Heather Sandison This episode is brought to you by iRestore, Masa Chips, and Rula. Hair loss is frustrating. Give yourself the gift of hair confidence. For a limited time, my listeners get a huge discount on the iRestore Elite and irestore.com  with code DHRU.  Ready to enjoy my favorite chips made with just three clean ingredients? Head to masachips.com/DHRU and use code DHRU for 25% off your first order of Masa.    Take the first step toward better mental health today. Head to Rula.com/DHRU to get quality care from someone who cares. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 7 Ways I'm Helping My Parents Stay Healthy As They Get Older

  This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Maui Nui, iRestore, and Rula. As our parents get older, the roles slowly shift from them taking care of us to us helping take care of them. But how do you do that in a way that feels supportive, not controlling or preachy? And beyond that, how do we help them optimize their health so they can stay strong, independent, and full of life for as long as possible? Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with his sisters, Harshal and Kaya, to share the top seven things they’re doing to keep their parents healthy and thriving. Together, they explore the biggest mistakes people make when trying to create change in their parents’ lives and how those missteps can prevent lasting progress. They also dive into the seven strategies that made the most significant difference in their parents’ health journey, including strength training, increasing protein intake, and fostering community and a sense of belonging. Plus, they discuss the importance of mindset shifts, addressing sleep apnea, and building the simple habit of walking after meals. In this episode, Dhru, Harshal, and Kaya dive into: Dhru’s Intro and Background (00:00) Biggest mistakes we make when approaching our parents (2:20) Talking “at” versus “to” our parents (3:30) Leading with empathy and compassion (7:30) Making lifestyle changes fun through community (12:43) Focusing on tiny wins instead of forcing big changes (18:48) Movement and strength training as key components (22:28) Changing environment and exposure (32:58) Building meaningful connections (40:05) Prioritizing protein for metabolic health (47:54) Addressing sleep apnea and hearing loss (56:38) Walking after meals as a core habit (1:04:18) Sauna as an added bonus (1:07:58) Final thoughts (1:11:28) Also mentioned in this episode: Try This: 7 Things I’m Doing To Keep My Parents Healthy As They Get Older Levels Glucose Monitoring This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Maui Nui, iRestore, and Rula. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now, but hurry, supply is limited! Hair loss is frustrating. Give yourself the gift of hair confidence. For a limited time, my listeners get an exclusive discount on the iRestore Elite using the link irestore.com with code DHRU.  Take the first step toward better mental health today. Head to Rula.com/DHRU to get quality care from someone who cares. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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