The Dylan Gemelli Podcast

Special Edition Episode #100 Featuring Dr. Josh Axe
Date: March 14, 2026

Episode Overview

In this milestone 100th episode, Dylan Gemelli welcomes Dr. Josh Axe—natural medicine doctor, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and founder of Ancient Nutrition and The Health Institute. The discussion centers around biblically inspired health principles, personalized nutrition, debunking diet myths, leveraging herbs and supplements, and the spiritual foundation of healing. Rich in actionable insights, the conversation combines science, tradition, and faith, presenting an empowering message for anyone seeking to optimize health and longevity.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Biblio Diet: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science

[03:59–13:08]

• Motivation for the Book: Dr. Axe created The Biblio Diet to uncover and synthesize the Bible’s health advice, highlighting its application to today’s rampant issues—chronic pain, aging, and lack of vitality.

  • Quote:
    “The Bible has all of these hidden secrets. It talks about regenerative farming, it talks about prayer for healing... The Bible really has the greatest wisdom for health and healing.” (Dr. Axe, 05:30)

• Core Foods and Structure:

  • Red meat (especially from ruminant animals)
  • Wild-caught fish
  • Fruits, particularly pomegranate and figs (rich in unique longevity compounds)
  • Ancient sourdough breads and grains (properly fermented, nutrient-rich)
  • Raw, A2 dairy and fermented dairy (easier to digest, probiotic-rich)
  • Vegetables, salt, honey

• Macronutrient Split:

  • High protein, moderate fat, moderate carbohydrate, always with high fiber (06:44)

• Personalization: While the Biblical template is robust, individual needs (age, health status, genetics) should direct personalization—for example, more animal fat for neurological issues, more raw fruits/veggies for cancer.

2. Nutritional Myths & Modern Health Misconceptions

[13:21–21:26]

• Debunking Fears of Fats: Dr. Axe discusses the unjust demonization of healthy fats and raw dairy, explaining differentiation between A1 (inflammatory) and A2 (healthier) dairy proteins in milk.

• Personalization Emphasized:

  • “My greatest level of passion is personalized nutrition. I don’t believe there's one diet for everybody.” (Dr. Axe, 17:49)

• Main Benefits of the Biblio Diet:

  • Longevity
  • Cellular regeneration
  • Better absorption of nutrients (fermented foods/sourdough enable this)
  • Lower inflammation

3. “Rapid-Fire” Hot Takes: Foods on Trial

[24:43–38:54]

Dr. Axe compares common controversial foods, offering nuanced, individualized perspectives:

• High-fat vs Low-fat Yogurt:
  “I would rather somebody do high fat dairy, or high fat yogurt… you need it for your brain, your cell membranes, your hormones.” (25:44)
• Egg Whites vs Egg Yolks:
  “Albumin [whites] is a great protein, but the yolk… that’s where you get choline for liver detoxification. I really always prefer the whole egg.” (26:34)
• Alkaline vs Spring Water: Spring is more natural; if you want alkalinity, eat more fruits/veggies. (27:24)
• Bananas: Good for some (menopause, athletes) but best avoided by those with candida, gut issues, or autoimmune, due to high moisture and sugar content. (30:03)
• Chicken:
  “Chicken is less nutrient-dense than beef or fish…But it tends to be least reactive, and good for the immune system.” (31:14)
• Oatmeal:
  • Great for heart/colon health if sprouted; less suitable for those with autoimmune issues or those trying to lose weight (34:47)
• Spinach:
  • A “superfood” for most, rich in antioxidants—except those with certain autoimmune or kidney issues sensitive to oxalates. (36:38)
• Pork:
  • Strongly discouraged; high in parasites, toxins, and saturated fat, biblically referenced as problematic, and now supported by food science. (39:06)
• Notable Quote:
  “Pigs are basically a toxin storage facility. I haven’t eaten pork in over 20 years.” (Dr. Axe, 40:00)

4. The Great Diet Debate: Keto, Carnivore, and Carbs

[41:54–48:10]

• Metabolic Flexibility as Ideal:
  • Rather than rigid dogmas, shifting macronutrients according to lifestyle, workouts, and individual tolerance is best.
• Emotional Connection:
  • Dr. Axe links emotional stress with organ system weaknesses, arguing dietary choices should consider one's mental/emotional habits (44:46)
• Circadian Timing:
  • Favor higher carbs in morning, more fats at night, while maintaining steady protein intake. (47:47)

5. Caffeine, Coffee, and Epigenetics

[48:14–51:13]

• Coffee Suitability:
  • Depends on genetics (how you metabolize caffeine) and health status; avoid after mid-morning to minimize sleep disruption.
  • “Half-life of coffee is close to 12 hours for most people.” (Dr. Axe, 50:13)

6. The Healing Power of Herbs

[52:46–59:35]

• Culinary Herbs:

  • Increase herbs like cinnamon, ginger, rosemary, oregano, thyme.
  • “In places like Israel, Asia, India, they’re using many more herbs…” (Dr. Axe, 53:23)

• Medicinal Herbs:

  • Ashwagandha (thyroid, cortisol)
  • Hawthorn, garlic, rosemary (heart health, blood pressure)
  • Turmeric, ginger (inflammation)
  • Berberine, cinnamon, fenugreek (blood sugar)
  • Mushroom, schisandra, ginseng (longevity)

• Warning: Avoid excessive doses of potent herbs like cinnamon—more is not always better.

• Birth Control as Nutrient Depleter:

  • Notable Quote:
    “Birth control drains your body of vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, magnesium, selenium, and good bacteria… 287% increase in hypothyroidism risk with long-term use.” (Dr. Axe, 55:43)

7. Supplements: What and Why

[62:01–72:41]

• Creatine:

  • Excellent for muscle, metabolism, brain, and longevity. 1–5g/day is beneficial, mega-dosing is not recommended.
  • “For most people creatine is an incredible supplement. Just don’t overdo it.” (Dr. Axe, 65:43)

• Top Supplements for Most People:

  • Vitamin D
  • Magnesium
  • Probiotics (double B vitamin absorption, crucial for gut health)
  • Zinc/selenium (thyroid/immune)
  • Quality protein powder (especially bone broth-based)
  • Omega-3s, specific herbals for conditions

• Multivitamins:

  • Personalized, condition-specific supplements are best; multivitamins can help but should not replace targeted support.

8. Cholesterol—Friend, Not Foe

[73:14–77:08]

• Cholesterol’s Role:
  • Central to hormone production, brain health, and bodily repair.
  • It is not the villain—it’s the “band-aid” repairing inflammation-induced damage in arteries.
  • Quote:
    “Cholesterol is your body’s repair substance… If you have high cholesterol, your body’s in a high repair mode.” (Dr. Axe, 73:19)
  • Focus should be on reducing inflammation and supporting the body, NOT just lowering cholesterol.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Personalization:
  “If you are doing well at what you’re doing, you can’t take on 100 clients because you can’t personalize for a hundred people.” —Dylan Gemelli (19:00)

• On Emotional Health:
  “Different emotions tax different organ systems… why does one person get heart disease, another get fatty liver? Emotions play a massive role.” —Dr. Axe (44:46)

• On God and Healing:
  “My greatest passion is helping people heal naturally. My mom’s life was saved with these things… and I just want to see people radically healed and transformed.” —Dr. Axe (77:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Introduction & Dr. Axe’s Background | 01:48–03:03
• Roots and Structure of The Biblio Diet | 04:00–13:08
• Benefits and Personalization of Diet | 14:04–19:20
• Transformative Case Study on Plaque Reversal | 20:05–21:26
• Rapid-Fire Food Comparisons | 24:43–41:07
• Diet Controversies (Keto, Carbs) | 41:54–48:14
• Coffee/Caffeine and Genetics | 48:14–51:13
• Herbs for Everyday and Healing | 52:46–59:35
• Supplements: Why and Which | 62:01–72:41
• Cholesterol and Heart Health | 73:00–77:08

Final Reflections

This episode blends scientific rigor, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual grounding in a uniquely inspiring format. Dr. Axe and Dylan advocate for personalized, well-researched, and faith-anchored approaches to health—emphasizing the importance of balance, questioning the status quo, and not being afraid of challenging “nutrition dogma.”

To learn more:

• Dr. Josh Axe’s podcast: The Dr. Josh Axe Show
• “The Biblio Diet” (book)
• The Health Institute (virtual) and Longevity Clinic (Nashville)

“God aligns people for the right reasons, to spread the word he gave us to spread. That’s all I do, man. It’s simply trying to work for him now.”
—Dylan Gemelli (78:51)

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