Steven R. Gundry

Steven R. Gundry is a former heart surgeon who became a medical author and health advocate. He is known for promoting the idea that certain plant compounds, called lectins, can cause health problems and that avoiding these foods may improve conditions like inflammation, weight, and digestive issues. His approach emphasizes a diet that limits or excludes foods high in lectins, such as grains, legumes, and some vegetables. While his views are popular among some for promoting gut health and reducing inflammation, they are also controversial within the scientific community, with critics questioning the evidence supporting his dietary recommendations.