Over 50? Eat Peanut Butter Daily and This Happens to Your Body

You probably keep a jar of peanut butter in the pantry and think of it as a treat, or as something for the kids. For about 40 years many doctors told patients with gut problems to stay away from peanuts, and the research has moved a long way since. As a gastroenterologist who does hundreds of endoscopies a month, I go through 6 things peanut butter does for your gut, who should not be eating it, and how much makes sense. In this video you’ll learn: Is peanut butter good for gut health if you have IBS? Is peanut butter low on the FODMAP diet, and why are cashews and pistachios different? Does peanut butter feed your gut bacteria? Does peanut butter slow the blood sugar spike after eating? Can eating peanuts lower your risk of colon cancer? Do nuts and peanut butter lower your risk of gallstones? Can you eat nuts and popcorn if you have diverticulosis? Should you avoid peanut butter if you have heartburn or GERD? Is peanut butter safe if food gets stuck when you swallow? How much peanut butter a day, and which jar should you buy? ⏱️ CHAPTERS [00:00:00] Why doctors told people to avoid peanuts [00:00:33] Six gut benefits and who should not eat it [00:00:53] A gastroenterologist who sees inside the gut [00:01:12] 1. A gut-safe snack for IBS [00:01:29] FODMAPs, bloating and why peanuts are different [00:02:04] Monash University's low FODMAP serving [00:02:20] 2. Fiber that feeds your gut bacteria [00:02:53] The peanuts-at-night crossover trial [00:03:34] 3. Blunting the sugar spike after eating [00:04:02] Slower stomach emptying and the GLP-1 signal [00:04:29] Three tablespoons at breakfast in women with obesity [00:04:45] 4. A lower chance of colon cancer [00:05:32] The Korean case control study [00:05:47] Butyrate, polyphenols and insulin as the mechanism [00:06:17] 5. Fewer gallstones [00:06:42] How peanut fats lower cholesterol in bile [00:07:12] When a gallstone slips into the bile duct [00:07:29] Rapid weight loss, GLP-1 drugs and gallstones [00:07:55] 6. A lower risk of diverticulitis [00:08:39] The 47,000-man nuts and popcorn study [00:08:59] What actually drives diverticulitis [00:09:34] Why an active flare is different [00:09:56] A quick break [00:10:18] Who should not eat peanut butter: reflux and heartburn [00:10:53] Trouble swallowing and why it needs an endoscopy [00:11:28] Eosinophilic esophagitis and peanuts [00:11:53] Peanut allergy and the early introduction trial [00:12:16] Reading the jar: what to buy [00:12:44] Two tablespoons versus a heaping spoonful [00:13:00] Aflatoxin and moldy jars [00:13:20] How to add peanut butter to your day [00:14:15] Not a replacement for vegetables, and one last tip DISCLAIMER: This video is for general information and educational purposes only and does NOT constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health services, including giving of a medical advice. NO doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials provided in the video is at user’s own risk. The contents of the video are NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and are NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. You should NOT delay or disregard obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you have and you should first seek the assistance of your healthcare professional(s) for any such condition(s). You should NOT make any changes in your health regime, diet, medications, or supplements, before first consulting your physician or healthcare provider and before first obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and prescription/recommendation from your physician or healthcare provider. Matthew Glover MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness, or death. Furthermore, all content in the video is subject to change without notice, so the content creator assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained. Please review all information regarding any medical condition or use of medications and/or supplements with your physician or healthcare provider.