Gundry MD Heart Defense VSL Script
It’s responsible for more death than all forms of cancer combined.
But a new scientific breakthrough may finally offer a way to end the threat of America’s #1 killer: heart disease.
Modern research has identified serious health risks in three types of food that make up a big part of your diet.
These 3 Deadly Diet Mistakes not only contribute to the heart disease epidemic – they’re also making you sick, overweight, and tired.
In this short video, you’ll learn exactly what these foods are and how to fix these common – yet dangerous – mistakes.
I’m also going to show you a new medical solution designed to protect your heart and blood vessels from the inside out.
This is something you can use safely in your own home without a prescription… and it takes no more than two minutes out of your day.
If you’re struggling with your weight, high blood pressure, low energy levels – or if you’re concerned about serious cardiovascular issues – I’m here to offer real hope.
My name is Dr. Steven Gundry.
I am a cardiologist and heart surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience.
I served as Chairman and Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine for many years…
And during that time, my colleague Leonard Bailey and I performed more infant and pediatric heart transplants than anyone else in the world.
I’ve also developed and patented several life-saving devices which are used in open-heart surgery around the globe.
Today, I’m the Director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, CA – where I see patients six days a week and perform heart surgery at least once a month.
You may recognize me from my appearances on the Hallmark Channel or the Dr. Oz show. I was there to talk about the hidden dangers in so-called “healthy” foods that actually make you gain weight.
This is also the subject of my second book, The Plant Paradox – a New York Times Bestseller.
Today, I’m going to reveal – for the very first time – new information which you can use to dramatically improve the health of your heart.
I produced this exclusive video to share shocking research which contradicts much of the diet advice we’ve been told for generations.
The 3 Deadly Diet Mistakes you’ll learn in just a moment have been promoted as “facts” by the mainstream nutrition industry.
One of these diet myths was pushed on the public by the FDA, the USDA, and the surgeon general for over 60 years. But the science was simply wrong, and Americans got fatter and sicker because of it.
I’ll show you how to stop eating the foods which increase your risk of heart disease… and I’ll give you specific tips to help reverse the damage you’ve already suffered.
These are quick, easy changes – yet they have an amazing impact on your heart, your energy levels, your stamina, and your waistline.
What you’re about to see in this video is not available anywhere else… not on my website or in either of my books.
I’ll show you the key to my new heart health solution – a rare compound scientifically linked to a lower rate of death by heart disease.
My patients report massive benefits with this solution, including…
This radical new heart health solution is not only simple and effective… it’s also controversial.
Why?
Well, quite frankly, because it offers a way to take care of your heart and your weight without the use of expensive medication… and without the use of surgery.
It sounds unusual, I know – a heart surgeon telling patients how to avoid heart surgery…
But back in 2002, I made a discovery which changed the course of my career forever.
I was working with a patient who had extreme blockages in his arteries. His condition was so bad, I couldn’t even operate.
With no other options, I recommended an experimental new diet. It was a long-shot… but he was willing to try anything.
Incredibly, within four months he’d lost a significant amount of weight and his arterial blockages had dramatically cleared up!
His transformation was so profound, I began conducting my own studies on key nutrients missing from the American diet.
And I’m going to show you these discoveries in this video.
I also tried the same radical diet with other patients… and they got the same extraordinary results.
Over time, I realized it was actually possible to reverse heart disease and other serious illnesses with changes in diet alone.
This was truly a revelation… a total “paradigm-shift.” I began to see the possibilities for a whole new way of practicing medicine.
Within months, I left my position at Loma Linda University to found the International Heart and Lung Institute.
Since then, I’ve helped thousands of patients turn around serious conditions – obesity, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease – using only my radical new “diet science.”
Let me tell you, my 10-year goal is to be able to successfully treat every patient without resorting to surgery – and I’m 100% positive I can do it.
This is why my patients and colleagues call me “No More Mr. Knife Guy!”
In my first book on nutrition, 2008’s Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution, I divide the program into two phases:
1st PHASE: Add foods to your diet which contain key nutrients you’re not getting enough of right now.
An example of one of these “missing” nutrients is prebiotic fiber – which dramatically improves digestion and helps reduce cravings for fattening and unhealthy foods.
Here’s a quick, easy tip: eat more roots like sweet potatoes, parsnips, or jicama, because they’re loaded with prebiotic fiber.
So, 1st phase is about adding in certain nutrient-rich foods… and 2nd phase is about eliminating foods with dangerous toxins.
2nd PHASE: Cut out the foods you’re eating now that are making you sick, tired, overweight, and at-risk for serious heart trouble.
For example, certain plants in the legume family are loaded with toxins called lectins – which disrupt your hormones and trigger “fat-storage mode” in your body.
QUICK TIP: I tell my patients to completely stop eating cashews. Look, I know they’re delicious… but they’re extremely high in lectins – which contribute to weight-gain, leaky gut, and even some autoimmune disorders.
But here’s the good news: Pistachios and walnuts do not contain high lectin levels… so these are great to eat. Plus, they’re full of healthy unsaturated fats which help balance cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease or stroke.
The lectins found in cashews are just one type of toxin hiding in foods you’re probably eating every day.
For another example, let’s get to the first of my three deadly diet mistakes…
DEADLY DIET MISTAKE #1: You’re eating way too much fruit.
“Eat more fruits and vegetables” is probably the first thing any mainstream nutritionist will tell you.
But this so-called “rule of thumb” needs to be updated to:
“Eat lots of vegetables and some fruit.”
It’s not quite as catchy, but it’s worth remembering.
Why? Because when my patients follow this advice, they lose weight, their kidney function improves, and their cholesterol numbers get better.
Now, fruit is full of good things like vitamins, minerals, energy-boosting antioxidants, and especially digestion-boosting fiber.
But fruit is also loaded with fructose… and fructose is sugar, plain and simple. It gets processed by your body exactly like the sugar in candy or desserts.
And too much sugar makes you gain weight, it increases your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure, – and most important…
Too much sugar increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Now, you already know you shouldn’t be drinking sodas, fruit juices, or energy drinks…
But you most likely don’t know how much sugar you’re getting in fruit… and it’s a lot.
That’s why I tell all my patients to follow three simple “Fruit Rules”:
FRUIT RULE #1: Only eat fruit when it’s IN SEASON.
Your ancestors only ate fruit at certain times of the year – mainly in the late summer and fall.
Why? Because the biological purpose of fruit is to help humans “fatten up” for winter! That’s what all the sugar is for.
But nowadays you’re getting too much sugar in everything you eat and you’re trying to stop gaining weight. So, you don’t need all this fruit… yet your grocery store carries it all year round!
The healthiest fruits are in season during the summer and early fall. Tropical fruits are the exception, but that takes us to rule number two…
FRUIT RULE #2: Cut out the fruits with too much sugar.
These fruits have too much sugar – cut them out of your diet!
There are other fruits, however, which have low-sugar as well as large concentrations of a powerful nutrient…
FRUIT RULE #3: Focus on fruits with lots of polyphenols.
Polyphenols are micronutrients found in certain plants which have incredible health benefits. Polyphenols…
Some of my favorite low-sugar, high-polyphenol fruits include: raspberries, mulberries, blackberries, cranberries, and blueberries. You can eat these superfruits when they’re in-season – during the late-summer and fall.
No matter how small, anything you can do to minimize your risk of heart disease is worth it.
Cardiovascular disease kills about 801,000 people every year in this country!
The United States, in fact, has a much higher rate of death by heart disease than almost every other developed country in the world.
Japan has the #1 lowest rate… and France is ranked at #2.
This difference is shocking, especially when you consider the fact that the French are not known for being particularly healthy.
They still smoke cigarettes like chimneys – and smoking is probably the single biggest risk factor for heart disease!
Plus, they love to eat things like paté, fondue, buttery croissants, sausages, fried foods, and especially fatty cheeses like Brie de Meaux.
In fact, the French eat four times as much butter, three times as much pork, and 60% more full-fat cheese than Americans.
So, they’re consuming way more saturated fat than we are… yet they’re ranked lower than us for heart disease? And they live, on average, 3 years longer than we do?
This is what scientists call “The French Paradox.” It’s been a mystery for years, but new research may explain it once and for all.
This brings us to my second high-risk diet myth, which I’m going to bust wide-open right now…
DEADLY DIET MISTAKE #2: You should be eating MORE fats.
Since 1961, the American Heart Association has told us that eating foods high in saturated fat – red meat, eggs, butter, cheese – would lead to heart attack and stroke.
This “fact” has been treated like gospel ever since. For the past 60 years, official reports from the FDA, the USDA, and the surgeon general have all recommended cutting your saturated fat intake.
The US government spent billions of dollars studying the link between saturated fat and heart disease… but not one study proved it.
In fact, a huge coalition of top scientists from all over the world examined 72 different studies on this subject in 2014. They found absolutely no evidence that saturated fats cause heart disease.
Plus, saturated fats actually balance your good (HDL) cholesterol levels and help lower your triglycerides.
For 60 years, the science was simply wrong. The truth is, saturated fats don’t increase your risk of death by heart disease and they don’t have a negative effect on your cholesterol profile.
Americans have suffered under this bad science. Manufacturers took the fat out of foods and replaced it with sugar – which causes all kinds of problems, as we just learned! We got fatter and sicker because of it.
Saturated fats had such a bad name, the food industry switched from butter to margarine, a trans-fat – which turned out to be much worse!
Why? Because the scientific evidence proves beyond doubt that trans-fats will lead to death by heart disease.
Finally, the FDA has come to its senses. Next June, a complete ban goes into effect on trans-fat in processed foods.
So, trans-fats are the worst, by far…
And the healthiest fats are monounsaturated fats. You need to be getting a lot more in your diet.
I tell patients to eat a whole Haas avocado every day for this reason! You should also be eating plenty of fresh, wild-caught fish and, my favorite, lots of extra-virgin olive oil.
Now, as far as saturated fats go, I’m not telling you to eat cheeseburgers every day or to spread butter on your bacon! (I actually have a friend in New Orleans who does this. Davis, if you’re watching, stop putting butter on your bacon!)
Here are three easy tips on how to handle saturated fats in your diet…
As long as your meat, dairy, and eggs come from high-quality, pasture-raised sources… you can enjoy moderate amounts of foods with saturated fats – just like the French!
But I believe there’s something else in the French diet which helps explain their extraordinary health and longevity.
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “French cuisine”?
If you’re like most people, you said the baguette. It’s the ultimate symbol of France! It’s eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner… sometimes it’s the whole meal.
Now, it may seem like I’m pointing out the obvious, but take note of the fact that the famous French baguette is made out of white bread.
Same thing holds true for traditional Italian bread… it’s definitely not made from whole-grain wheat flour.
Well, it turns out there’s a key nutritional benefit to eating white bread.
And there’s actually a dangerous toxin hiding in whole-grain bread.
Yet, whole-grain bread has been marketed to you as a “health food” for the past two decades! This brings us to…
DEADLY DIET MISTAKE #3: You think whole-grain bread is good for you.
For years, we’ve been told that whole-grain bread is a staple of a “healthy” diet.
But the truth is… it’s actually making you sick, fat, and tired.
I’ll even go on record and say that if you’re overweight, there’s a good chance it’s because you’re a believer in the myth of “whole-grain goodness.”
Let me explain…
Ever since humans started farming thousands of years ago, they made bread by processing the wheat grain… grinding, milling, and sifting it.
This process does something very important: it removes the outer husk of the grain.
You see, the outer husk of wheat grain contains a dangerous toxin. It’s called wheat germ agglutinin, or WGA, and it’s causing major damage in your body.
You’ve heard of gluten toxicity in bread? Well, WGA is far worse than gluten.
So, for most of our history, we ate bread which did not have the outer husk of the grain. But back in the 1990s, someone got the idea to start marketing whole-grain as a “health food.”
The irony is, this so-called “healthy” whole-grain bread contains the outer husk, the skin, the germ – all the parts of the grain with the highest concentrations of WGA!
Stop eating whole-grain bread!
So, what kind of bread should you eat?
The healthiest bread, by far, is sourdough – for two important reasons…
Bottom line: sourdough is in… whole-grain is out.
Making this simple substitution can have a huge benefit on your digestion, metabolism, and weight.
Right now, I’d like to tell you how I discovered the heart health solution that can help:
Here’s the story…
Throughout my career, I’ve accomplished many things, but what I’m most proud of is my volunteer work.
I’ve operated on patients in more than 30 countries – including charitable missions to Brazil, India, and Zimbabwe.
These are people in desperate need of care. In many cases, their local facilities are unable to handle even minor surgery.
In 2011, I was on one of these missions in China.
At lunch one afternoon, I struck up a conversation with a colleague. We both had an interest in the power of natural, plant-based medicine as an alternative to drugs and surgery.
He mentioned he’d recently seen some research on a tribe in Panama known as the Kuna Indians.
“You won’t believe it,” he said. “But the Kuna don’t develop diseases like we do… they don’t seem to age!”
I was skeptical, of course… but I was also intrigued.
“They don’t age? Please, doctor – fill me in!”
So, he told me the incredible story of B.H. Kean – a US Army surgeon stationed in the Panama Canal Zone back in the ‘40s.
At the time, there were hundreds of Kuna Indians working on the project.
The Kuna live in isolated villages on the San Blas Islands, off the coast of Panama. They still live a traditional lifestyle – almost identical to how they lived for centuries before the Spanish arrived.
While treating the workers, Dr. Kean noticed the Kuna were much leaner and in much better shape than the mainland Panamanians.
Even the older Kuna men and women were incredibly fit, strong, and mentally sharp. Their skin was glowing, taut, and healthy – so much so, it was difficult to guess their age!
And when he did a routine check-up on them, he noticed a striking pattern: none of the elderly Kuna Indians had high blood pressure.
This is incredibly unusual. As a rule, blood pressure rises with age.
It had to be a fluke.
Yet when Dr. Kean did more research, he found the same thing: the Kuna had remarkably low blood pressure – even into old age.
50 years later, a team of scientists from Harvard Medical School decided to find out if this was still true.
They went to the islands and confirmed that high blood pressure is almost nonexistent among the Kuna – even among the elderly.
Not only that, the Kuna Indians live much longer than other Panamanians!
And they also have far lower rates of:
Now, as a cardiologist, I was already hooked, but here’s the thing that really blew me away...
When the Kuna Indians moved away from their native islands to Panama City, their blood pressure went way up!
On the mainland, they developed hypertension and heart disease just like everyone else in the world.
What this means is…
Something about their lifestyle on those islands kept them free from disease and helped them live long, healthy lives.
And I wanted to find out what it was.
Why? Because I knew it could help my patients get their blood pressure under control and stay active – just like the Kuna.
I wanted to get to Panama right away, but I still had another week left of work in China.
So, I made a quick decision to send my research assistant, Josh, in my place. With a Master’s degree in cell biology, I knew his obsessive attention to detail would give me an in-depth report.
I also knew he’d be up for the adventure. Josh was 31 years old at the time and already well-traveled.
I called him at my office in Palm Springs, and he agreed to leave for Panama immediately.
Next, I contacted an organization that works with the Kuna community. They arranged for someone to meet Josh when he arrived and show him around.
Then, for the next week, I completed my mission in China… traveling from Beijing to Guangdong to help people urgently in need of medical care.
Finally, after a long flight home and a full day of jet-lag, I got back to work.
Josh had returned a day earlier, so we sat down in my office and spent six hours going over his report.
I was determined to discover the secret to the Kuna’s incredible health and longevity.
When Josh landed on Achutupu – the largest of the San Blas Islands – he was greeted on the airstrip by his guide, a man named Javier Rojas.
“Javier led me to a small dugout canoe, and we paddled out to a much smaller island,” Josh told me. “And by smaller – I mean it was about as big as a football field! Only four Kuna families lived on that island.”
“There were no paved roads… no electricity or running water… the houses were simple huts made of bamboo with thatched roofs.”
“I started taking notes as Javier and I walked through the village…”
“Right away, I noticed that the Kuna are much leaner and slimmer than most Central Americans. They’re really in amazing shape.”
“So, the first thing I wanted to know was what they ate.”
“It turns out, the Kuna eat mainly three things: coconuts, plantains, and fresh fish.”
“Throw in some avocados, mangos, conch – and occasionally some eggs from a few chickens that run around the island,” Josh said. “And that’s about it.”
I stopped him right there.
Now, I knew that eating lots of fresh fish meant the Kuna were getting plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. And omega-3s play a big role in keeping your heart healthy.
But the average Kuna blood pressure is a perfect 110/70 or less – significantly lower than every developed country in the world.
There’s no way omega-3s alone could account for blood pressure that low. It had to be something else.
I asked Josh to continue with his report…
“Well, later that day, Javier introduced me to the Ochoa family: Roberto, his wife Maria, and their five young children.”
“It was almost time for lunch, and I got a chance to watch Maria prepare a traditional Kuna meal: fish and plantain soup.”“She insisted we stay and eat with them, so Javier and I joined the family inside their hut.”
“Maria gave me a bowl of soup – and she also gave me a cup of what looked like hot chocolate. I thanked her for the food and, right away, I took a sip of the beverage.”
“I was totally surprised by the taste – not what I expected at all!”
“The flavor was amazing… rich, deep chocolate… sweet but not too sweet. Honestly, I’ve never tasted anything like it.”
“Still, it seemed odd that we were drinking hot chocolate at lunch, so I asked Javier about it.”
“He told me it was called Siagwa, their traditional cacao drink.”
“You see, the Kuna Indians – just like the ancient Aztecs and Mayans – think of the cacao plant as a gift from God.”
“So, they have a deep spiritual connection to Siagwa. The Kuna elders actually believe it’s the source of their people’s strength.”
“And, the fact is, they really do drink it every day. From what I saw, most people drink at least 5 cups per day.”
At that point, I told Josh I wanted to take a break.
I needed some time to think.
What was on my mind? The Kuna Indians and this unusual hot cocoa.
You see, I knew that cocoa – just like coffee and red wine – is chock-full of polyphenols. The polyphenols in cocoa are called flavanols… and they’re proven to trigger a process called vasodilation in your body.
Now, vasodilation is a fancy word for when your blood vessels open up and expand... or dilate.
But this is an incredible thing!
Why? Because when your blood vessels dilate, your blood can flow smoothly through them – delivering oxygen to every organ, muscle, and tissue in your body.
And oxygen is energy for your body – you simply don’t function without it.
But that’s just the beginning…
Because when your blood vessels are dilated, your blood pressure goes down!
It’s simple “plumbing” – as us cardiologists like to say!
Could this cocoa drink be the secret to the Kuna’s famously low blood pressure?
I knew the polyphenols in red wine helped the French stay free from heart disease.
So, the flavanols in cocoa could very well be helping the Kuna stay free from high blood pressure.
I walked back to the office, put on a pot of coffee, and asked Josh if he had any more information on this cocoa.
“As a matter of fact,” he said. “I watched Mrs. Ochoa prepare her Siagwa recipe one morning. I took some notes if you want to have a look.”
He pulled out a notebook and we went through the process in detail.
First, Maria opened dozens of large, red-orange cacao pods and removed the raw cocoa beans inside.
Next, she ground up the beans in a hand-held grinder and poured them directly into a large pot of water.
Finally, she added about 10 ripe plantains to sweeten it, and boiled for several hours. After straining the mixture through a gourd, the Siagwa was ready to drink.
I examined the notes again and asked Josh, “She didn’t roast the cocoa beans?”
“No. I’m certain she used them raw.”
Suddenly, I realized this gave the drink a massive nutritional benefit.
Roasting cocoa beans – or coffee beans, for that matter – actually destroys many of the nutrients.
The Kuna Siagwa drink, however, was made from raw cocoa beans – so it would contain massive levels of flavanols!
At that point, I felt confident I’d found the key to the legendary Kuna vitality and longevity.
But I needed proof to find out if my theory was more than just a hunch.
The next morning, I tracked down the report by that Harvard research team who studied the Kuna back in the ‘90s.
It confirmed everything my colleague in China had told me. The Kuna islanders…
Most important, when the islanders moved to the mainland… their blood pressure went way up and they started dying from stroke and heart disease.
While poring over the reports, I discovered the missing piece of the puzzle.
You see, the researchers carefully noted everything the Kuna Indians ate and drank. They did this for those who lived in the traditional way on the islands… and also for those who had moved to the mainland and adopted a modern city lifestyle.
And it turns out, the diets were almost identical – with one huge difference: the amount of cocoa they drank! The mainlanders rarely drank their traditional Siagwa anymore.
In fact, the islanders drank an amazing ten times the amount of cocoa as they did on the mainland!
This was solid proof that cocoa kept the Kuna islanders free from high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease!
And it was all because of the massive amount of flavanols in that unprocessed cocoa.
Now, I already told you how cocoa flavanols dramatically open up, or dilate, your blood vessels. This improves the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and boosts energy.
But cocoa flavanols do a lot more. Here are a few more proven health benefits…
Cocoa Flavanols Help Reduce Your Blood Pressure
An analysis of five studies done over a 40-year period confirmed significant blood pressure reduction with cocoa.
Another analysis – this time of 133 clinical studies! – showed that cocoa flavanols reduce blood pressure more than polyphenols from any other natural source.
Cocoa flavanols are also helpful if you’re dealing with pre-hypertension, which means you’re at risk of developing high blood pressure.
Bottom line: Cocoa flavanols should definitely be part of your diet if you want to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Cocoa Flavanols Promote Longevity by Boosting Your Nitric Oxide Levels
Nitric oxide, or NO, is a key molecule in your body. But when your NO levels are low, you’re wide-open for lots of health problems.
Low levels of nitric oxide have been linked to:
But boosting your NO levels can help lower your risk of getting these diseases.
And cocoa flavanols have been proven to boost your NO levels!
So, getting more flavanols in your diet can help you stay healthy and avoid some of the worst “old-age” problems.
Cocoa Flavanols Help Protect Against Heart Disease
There are hundreds of studies proving the link between cocoa flavanols and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
These studies are from renowned American medical institutions such as Penn State, UC Davis, and Harvard Medical School… as well as respected institutions in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Based on this research, I can say without hesitation that consuming high doses of cocoa flavanols can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
But the emphasis is on high doses.
You see, the research is clear that you need at least 200mg of cocoa flavanols per day to make a positive impact on your heart health.
Anything less is totally useless.
And the fact is, most chocolate bars and cocoa powders available in stores do NOT meet the minimum 200mg.
Why is store-bought cocoa so low? Because most of the flavanols get destroyed when the cocoa beans are processed.
Remember how the Kuna’s Siagwa had a massive dose of flavanols because it was made from unprocessed cocoa beans?
Well, the cocoa you get at the grocery store is heavily processed. Fermenting destroys 50% of the flavanols… and then roasting destroys another 25%.
In fact, I couldn’t find one brand of cocoa that met my medical standards.
I was incredibly frustrated. I knew that high-flavanol cocoa had this incredible power to…
But there was simply nothing on the market that could deliver the benefits.
For the next five years, I waited for someone to make a cocoa product I could recommend… but it never came.
I had the same problem with other types of nutritional supplements.
I knew, for example, that a formula with organic lectin blockers could help my patients fix their chronic digestive problems – things like gas, bloating, and abdominal pain.
But there was absolutely nothing like it on the market.
So, back in July 2016, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
I developed some formulas and produced small batches… just enough to supply my patients.
Well, long story short, these formulas got tremendous results… and the word got out.
What started as a small project to provide patients with high-potency nutritional formulas has grown into a full-fledged health & wellness company: Gundry MD.
As of right now, I’m proud to say that Gundry MD offers 13 unique formulas to help with issues ranging from digestion to metabolism to skin health.
Now, I’m sure the question on your mind is: “What about the cocoa!?!”
Well, this turned out to be far more complex than I’d ever imagined.
You see, before I’d put my name on a cocoa formula, it had to meet the following six quality standards:
Let’s face it, no one is drinking cocoa unless it tastes great!
So, I faced a serious challenge.
First, I had to figure out how to process cocoa beans without destroying their flavanol content.
Next, I knew it needed something to help my patients struggling with weight gain, weak metabolism, and out-of-control food cravings.
Finally, I had to make sure it tasted smooth, rich, and delicious – without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Well, it took almost a full year to formulate… but ultimately, I was able to overcome these challenges and meet all six quality standards.
In just a moment, I’ll tell you exactly how I did it.
But right now, I’m incredibly excited to announce the new heart health solution I promised you at the beginning of this video.
I can confidently say, this is the highest-quality, best-tasting, and most potent high-flavanol cocoa formula in the world.
It’s called… Gundry MD Heart Defense.
And the first thing I want to show you is proof that it works.
In mid-2017, I tested this formula on several user groups over an 8-week period. The participants were instructed not to change anything else about their diet or routine during the testing period.
Here’s what real users had to say about Gundry MD Heart Defense…
These were staggering results! This was proof that Heart Defense not only offered protection for your cardiovascular system… but also helped users boost energy and manage their weight.
And the best part?
I’d also managed to solve the problem of taste.
This formula comes as a rich, smooth, delicious cocoa beverage you make in your own home.
In fact, 95% of users said Heart Defense tastes “amazing.”
Keep in mind, there’s absolutely no sugar or artificial sweeteners in the formula and one glass has only 35 calories!
Gundry MD Heart Defense is also incredibly easy to use. You simply mix one scoop with 6-8 ounces of water. It dissolves easily without clumping or mess.
One glass a day is all you need to give you an energy boost you’re going to feel right away – without the “crash” you get from caffeinated beverages.
(Heart Defense contains less than 2mg of caffeine. To put that in perspective, a small cup of decaf coffee contains 8-17mgs of caffeine!)
More important, you’re fortifying your body with a powerful dose – 200mg – of cocoa flavanols to help keep your blood pressure, arteries, and heart healthy for years to come.
Plus, I included three other key ingredients designed to curb your appetite, enhance your mood, balance your digestion, and control metabolism.
So, before I tell you how to get started with Heart Defense, let me show you how the formula works…
Heart Defense Ingredient #1: Flavacoa (200mg)
Flavacoa is my proprietary cocoa compound delivering 200mg of flavanols per serving – the minimum dose proven to benefit your cardiovascular health!
Again, most commercial cocoas fall far short of 200mgs… because their processing methods destroy the flavanols.
So, my biggest challenge was finding a way to preserve them.
After months of research, I finally found a Swiss company that had developed a new technology to process cocoa beans.
Their system maintains an amazing 80% of the cocoa flavanols that are usually destroyed in processing!
In fact, traditional cocoa powders contain only about 0.5 to 1.5% cocoa flavanols.
But Flavacoa contains between 7.5 to 8.3% cocoa flavanols!!!
That’s a stunning difference… and it’s the reason Gundry MD Heart Defense offers such great protection for your cardiovascular system.
A European panel who tested Flavacoa verified the flavanol content of 200mg – and also concluded that consuming cocoa flavanols causes your blood vessels to dilate, improving bloodflow.
This is why Heart Defense works so well to boost energy, stamina, and alertness levels – because it speeds the flow of oxygen-rich blood to every part of your body!
It’s the backbone of my formula, but there’s so much more…
Next, I included an ingredient shown to improve digestion and decrease your appetite.
Heart Defense Ingredient #2: Inulin from Chicory Root (10mg)
Inulin is a powerful prebiotic fiber which can dramatically improve your digestive health.
You see, inulin stimulates the growth of beneficial, digestion-boosting microbes in your gut… while also blocking the growth of toxic bacteria, including E. coli.
By balancing your gut microbes, inulin increases nutrient absorption and makes bathroom visits easier and quicker.
Inulin is also a powerful weight management tool because it’s proven to help control your appetite.
This power to reduce appetite and help you lose weight is why I included inulin in the formula, and it’s why…
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I also added an ingredient designed to help boost your brainpower and improve your mood.
Heart Defense Ingredient #3: NeuroFactor™ (100mg)
NeuroFactor™ is an all-natural, patented ingredient made from the whole fruit of the coffee plant, Coffea Arabica.
And the fruit contains key anti-aging nutrients not found in the bean.
Now, NeuroFactor™ has been proven to boost a vital brain protein called BDNF.
And BDNF is important for many reasons…
NeuroFactor™ is the reason why 80% of Heart Defense users reported better mental clarity, and 83% reported feeling “significantly calmer and more relaxed.”
Whole coffee fruit extract also boosts a compound called Nfr2 in your body – which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to help slow down the aging process.
NeuroFactor™ is an amazing ingredient and you definitely won’t find it in any other cocoa product on the market.
The final ingredient in the formula helps you lose weight and keeps your cardiovascular system healthy.
Heart Defense Ingredient #4: Flaxseed (1g)
Flaxseed contains multiple super-nutrients – including protein, minerals, and antioxidants – but it’s in my formula for two main reasons…
First, Flaxseed helps you lose weight.
You see, flaxseed is a powerful prebiotic which boosts the beneficial, “skinny” strains of microbes in your gut.
And when you boost these “skinny” gut microbes, your metabolism gets cranked up and you start losing weight.
Flaxseed is very high in dietary fiber – proven to significantly reduce your appetite and help you stop gaining weight.
Now, Heart Defense is, of course, a heart formula… and the second main reason I included flaxseed is because it’s amazing for your heart and blood vessels.
For starters, flaxseed is proven to help reduce the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
It’s also the richest plant source of a crucial omega-3 fatty acid known as ALA.
And increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can substantially lower your risk of death by cardiovascular diseases.
There’s also strong evidence that flaxseed helps balance cholesterol levels in healthy subjects.
Bottom line: Flaxseed definitely falls into the category of superfood… and you need to be getting a lot more of it in your diet.
So, with Gundry MD Heart Defense you’re getting the combined power of four unique ingredients…
Right now, I’d like to invite you to try Gundry MD Heart Defense for yourself.
Let me tell you how to get it…
Now, I should be clear: Heart Defense is the ONLY existing product on the market with this unique combination of ingredients.
In fact, two of the raw ingredients – Flavacoa and NeuroFactor™ – can only be obtained with a limited license from the manufacturers.
So, you won’t find another product that compares to this formula in your local GNC or “health food” store.
You won’t find Heart Defense in stores, either.
To avoid retail markups and keep prices low, Gundry MD formulas are sold directly to the consumer, exclusively through my official website.
On the website right now, the regular price of Heart Defense is $71.95 for a one-month supply.
That price takes into account: a) the dramatic fluctuation of raw ingredient costs on the world market; and b) the licensing costs for those two key ingredients, Flavacoa and NeuroFactor™.
But you’re not going to pay $71.95 today, not even close.
Because you stayed with me through this video presentation, I know you’re serious about taking care of your heart, your weight, and your health.
That’s why I’d like to offer you an opportunity to try Heart Defense at a special rate for deserving new customers only: just $49.95.
That’s a discount of over 30% off the regular price… an instant savings of $22!
But, there are two conditions…
First, this offer is only accessible through the video page you’re on right now – and because the discount is so deep, you have 24 hours to take action.
Second, due to an agreement with the Swiss manufacturer of Flavacoa – I’m only able to produce limited-run, small-batch supplies of Heart Defense.
With so few jars of Heart Defense in stock, I urge you not to wait.
Take advantage of your exclusive access by clicking the NEXT STEP button at the bottom of this page.
This will take you directly to a private order page where you can get your Qualifying Customers Discount on Heart Defense: over 30% off the regular price.
NOTE: Make sure to look for the SUPPLY UPDATE at the top of your private order page. This will let you know if there are still jars of Heart Defense in stock.
Based on the demand I’ve seen from patients and other users – it’s very likely these jars will sell out fast.
In fact, 96% of people who try Heart Defense want to keep taking it!
You see… the cardiovascular, appetite-suppressing, and energy benefits of the formula get more intense as you continue to take Heart Defense daily over a prolonged period.
That’s why we’ve created some special multi-jar packages for you… so you can stock up and get even bigger savings.
When you invest in a 3-jar package of Heart Defense today, you’ll pay just $44.95 per bottle.
That’s $27 off the regular price of $71.95 – plus, you’ll get free shipping on this package.
And when you invest in a Family Pack of 6 jars, you’ll save significantly more.
Keep in mind, our unique packaging system is designed to keep the flavor and freshness intact for a minimum of six months.
So please, don’t wait to stock up now at the best possible price on this revolutionary heart health formula.
Click the NEXT STEP button at the bottom of the page right now to take advantage of your exclusive discount on Gundry MD Heart Defense:
Over 30% off the regular price of one jar and significantly more savings on multi-jar packages.
But remember – due to our limited supply – you have 24 hours to access your private order page.
And when this supply does sell out, Heart Defense will return to its regular price of $71.95.
Now, as I said, Gundry MD Heart Defense is a one-of-a-kind formula.
There’s not another product on the market with this unique combination of ingredients…
Just one glass a day gives you a complete dose of these heart-protective, metabolism-boosting super-nutrients.
But equally important is what you WON’T find in the formula…
Gundry MD Heart Defense contains:
And the best part? Heart Defense has just 35 calories per serving!
I want to be clear: I recommend this exact formula to my own patients in need of weight management and cardiovascular protection.
To guarantee that your jar of Heart Defense meets the very same medical standards, I used two more quality-control measures…
1) MADE IN THE USA AT A CGMP-CERTIFIED FACILITY
You heard how challenging it was to find a source for the high-dose cocoa flavanols in this formula. I had to go all the way to Switzerland to find a manufacturer that could meet my needs!
I went to the same lengths to find a world-class production facility for Gundry MD Heart Defense.
After months of research, I finally found a company in southern California that uses medical-grade equipment to deliver a medical-grade product. They also have a quality-control system that is unmatched in the supplement industry.
2) TESTED & VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT 3rd PARTY LAB
Heart Defense is designed to support the most important organ in your body: your heart.
As a cardiologist, I know how serious this is… and because you’re still here, I know how serious you are about protecting your heart.
For Heart Defense to deliver 100% of its cardiovascular benefits, each jar must contain the precise formula I created – down to the milligram.
To guarantee results, I hired an independent, 3rd party lab to test the final product. This lab uses a double-blind control system to test for content, purity, and dosage.
Based on this 3rd party testing, I can guarantee you that each jar of Heart Defense contains exactly what’s on the label.
So, when you drink your first glass of Heart Defense… you’ll be getting the very same formula I give to my patients.
Needless to say, I’m incredibly excited for you to try Gundry MD Heart Defense.
You’re going to feel the difference right away – and I’m positive you’ll agree with one of my patients who told me:
“I wish I had this in my 40s! I feel like I’m finally ‘catching up’ with my health after all these years.”
I designed Heart Defense to create nothing short of a full-body transformation.
Imagine feeling a charge of energy every morning that powers you through your day at 100%.
With oxygen and nutrient-rich blood smoothly flowing through your veins, your body hums with vitality.
The clean energy you get from these nutrients is powerful… palpable… physical… it’s real and you’re going to feel it.
You can function efficiently at tasks and still have stamina leftover to actually enjoy the things you love… your family, your hobbies, your life.
Even your skin takes on a new glow when it’s properly nourished by circulated micro-nutrients.
Your mind, too, feels stronger and more active… your mood is more positive, more often.
Imagine waking up refreshed, clear, focused – without the “Brain Fog” you thought was just a normal part of getting older.
Let me assure you, there’s nothing “normal” about feeling fatigued, drained, and depleted… this does not have to be your reality.
Remember the men and women of the Kuna Indians… their hearts and blood vessels in peak condition… how they exude vitality well into old age.
This is what I want for you, and it’s right in front of you… all you have to do is choose to take action!
Now I want you to imagine how it feels to be in control of your cravings and your appetite… instead of being controlled by them.
Visualize seeing YOURSELF in the mirror again… feeling like your body reflects who you are inside.
It feels like your body is a part of you once again, and not some “separate” thing you’re carrying around with you.
I’ve seen this feeling in the eyes of my patients… and I can tell you, it’s incredibly moving.
I want you to “feel good knowing you’re putting something healthy in your body” – which is what 100% of Heart Defense users reported!
It feels amazing to know you’re putting something in your body designed to protect your most vital organ, your heart.
Most of all, I want you to imagine how it feels to know that this isn’t just for you… it’s for your family, your loved ones… the people who count on you to be there.
I want you to be there for them.
And with a strong, healthy heart… you will be.
This is why I made Gundry MD Heart Defense… because I want to help people enjoy their lives for a long, long time.
This is why I take Heart Defense every morning and why my wife does, too.
And it’s why I want you to get started with this formula today.
In fact, I’m 100% confident that Heart Defense is going to work for you like it has for so many others already.
I believe in this product so much, I’m willing to make a deal with you:
Just try Gundry MD Heart Defense for 90 days…
I’m confident you’re going to feel…
But if you don’t feel those results… I’ll return your money.
In fact, even if you do feel positive results – but you’re not satisfied with the product for any reason whatsoever – I’ll still return your money.
Even if you’ve used up your entire supply, you’ll still get your money back.
You can contact my US-based customer support team 7 days a week by phone, email, or online messaging at the Gundry MD website.
If you choose to contact us by phone – the number is on every jar of Heart Defense – your call will be answered quickly: our average hold time is less than 7 seconds.
My team will make your refund fast, easy, and painless.
This 90-Day Money-Back-Guarantee means you can try Heart Defense with absolutely no risk involved.
Here’s how to get started…
When you click the NEXT STEP button at the bottom of this page, you’ll be instantly directed to a private order page. This page is hosted on a server with security encryption to guarantee your privacy.
When you get there, look at the top of the page for the SUPPLY UPDATE.
If there are still jars of Heart Defense in stock, the page will be active and you’ll be able to access your exclusive Qualifying Customers Discount.
You’ll get over 30% off the regular price of a one-month supply… and you’ll save significantly more on multi-jar options.
Select the package that’s right for you and your family, let us know where to ship… and your order will leave our warehouse within 24 hours.
Please… do not wait to take action.
We have an extremely limited supply of Heart Defense, and I can assure you – these jars will sell out quickly at such deeply discounted prices.
Now, I need to get serious for a moment and talk about what’s going to happen if you don’t take action today.
From a medical standpoint, nothing ever stays the same in your body.
There are only two options if you’re dealing with any kind of health issue…
1) You do something about it and your health can start to improve.
2) You do nothing and your health will definitely get worse.
And that’s it!
If you’re fatigued & stressed right now and you choose to do nothing about it… you’ll become less active and less fulfilled as time goes on.
I want you to have the energy and stamina you need to achieve your dreams – no matter your age or current health.
If you’re overweight right now and you choose to do nothing about it… you’ll keep gaining weight and your health will get worse.
Being overweight puts you at higher risk of developing countless illnesses, especially cardiovascular disease.
I want you to have a healthy, slim body you can be proud of… I want you to lead an active and rewarding lifestyle.
If you’re concerned about your heart right now and you choose to do nothing about it… well, you already know the risks.
As a cardiologist and heart surgeon, I’ve seen too many patients get sick because they chose not to take action.
What makes it so frustrating is this:
There’s so much you can do right now to start taking care of your heart!
You have the power to make a choice today to start feeling better and dramatically improve the quality of your life.
Why wouldn’t you do everything in your power to take care of your heart?
That’s why I’m urging you to take action today.
Try Gundry MD Heart Defense right now – risk-free – and feel it yourself.
The surge of vitality that comes with strong, powerful bloodflow…
The clean, long-lasting energy boost you’ll notice every day with just one glass of this formula…
The freedom that comes with finally being in control of your appetite…
The sense of pride when you look in the mirror and see yourself again…
Most important, I want you to feel…
The confidence that comes from knowing you’re taking care of your heart… for yourself and for your family.
Please, click the NEXT STEP button below and get started right now with this investment in your health, your future, your life.
Just try one jar of Heart Defense – save $22 instantly – and feel the results for yourself.
Try it for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with the product for any reason at all, you’ll get a complete refund of your money.
You have 24 hours to access your exclusive Qualifying Customers Discount – which includes even deeper discounts on multi-jar packages, up to $177 instantly off the regular price.
Right now, you can choose to move forward.
I’m certain this formula can help you take control of your health, your heart, and your body.
I know you’re going to love how Heart Defense makes you feel.
I sincerely thank you for your time and attention.
Dr. Steven Gundry
Still here?
You’ve probably got some questions… and that’s to be expected!
I’d like to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Gundry MD Heart Defense right now.
“Is it safe?”
Absolutely. Heart Defense contains only 100% safe ingredients.
For starters, there are no synthetic toxins of any kind in the formula – not even artificial sweeteners.
Chemicals like aspartame and sucralose actually make you gain weight by stimulating the growth of new fat cells!
There’s no sugar in Heart Defense, either, as excess sugar intake is linked to a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Heart Defense also contains no dairy, no soy, and no gluten.
Now, there may be a very small segment of the population who don’t tolerate the ingredients well. If this applies to you, simply contact my customer support team for an immediate and full refund.
As a practicing physician, my reputation and my livelihood are on the line with every Gundry MD product.
That’s why I run two separate tests to guarantee your jar of Heart Defense is exactly the same formula I give to my patients.
First, my own production facility tests for content and purity. Then, an independent, 3rd party lab tests and verifies quality, content, and dosage.
“How is Heart Defense any different from regular cocoa?”
There are several big differences, but let’s start with the most important one…
Store-bought cocoa powders are heavily processed and most of the cocoa flavanols have been destroyed.
Remember, all the energy-boosting and heart-protective benefits of cocoa are found in the flavanols… in high doses, to be precise.
For Heart Defense, I use a proprietary ingredient called Flavacoa that guarantees you 200mg of cocoa flavanols per glass.
This is the exact dose shown to help dilate your blood vessels and strengthen the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout your body.
Not only that, store-bought cocoas are loaded with sugar and extremely high in calories – whereas Heart Defense has no sugar and only 35 calories per serving.
You simply won’t get any health benefits from store-bought cocoa, so don’t waste your money on it.
In fact, the only thing Heart Defense has in common with regular cocoa is its smooth, rich, and delicious flavor!
This is a doctor-formulated, medical-grade supplement with four ingredients proven to help you stay active, slim, and heart-healthy.
In addition to Flavacoa, Heart Defense contains powerful doses of Inulin, NeuroFactor™, and Flaxseed.
There’s not another product on the market – in stores or online – that contains this same combination of ingredients.
Heart Defense is available exclusively through Gundry MD… and the only way you can get it is through this video presentation.
The NEXT STEP button below will direct you to a private order page where you can access your Qualifying Customers Discount for 24 hours.
Next question!
“How do I use Heart Defense?”
This is the best part about the formula, because it’s incredibly easy to use.
You simply mix one scoop of Heart Defense with 6-8 ounces of water, stir, and you’re done.
Now, you can also mix Heart Defense with milk or almond milk… and some users even mix it into a chocolate smoothie.
But this is an easy-mix formula – it takes no more than a minute to completely dissolve in either cold or warm water. You won’t get those annoying clumps like you get in other powdered drinks.
In fact, 92% of users described the texture and consistency as “excellent.”
One glass a day gives you all the cocoa flavanols and other nutrients you need to start making progress with your health and weight.
Now, you can drink Heart Defense at any time of day – with or without a meal – but I recommend drinking it first thing in the morning right before breakfast.
Why? Because the formula metabolizes quickly… giving you a palpable surge of energy to get your day started.
Here’s what Heart Defense user Marcelle K. had to say…
“It tastes great, it’s easy to use, it gives me energy, and I feel more confident. I’m getting healthier in all areas. I would like to take it forever!”
“How will I know if it’s working?”
Quite simply, you’re going to feel it right away.
Most users report feeling a noticeable increase in energy within an hour of drinking Heart Defense.
And this is a clean, long-lasting energy that powers you through the day.
In fact, 90% of users report higher energy and more stamina throughout the day.
Here’s what one user, Pamela R. (54), had to say…
“When I’m in a hurry and skip coffee and just drink Heart Defense, I feel energized and sometimes go the whole day without drinking my usual two cups of coffee!”
With this mega-dose of cocoa flavanols boosting nitric oxide and expanding your blood vessels… your body feels strong, vital, and radiant.
Over the first week of use, you’ll notice fewer cravings for fattening and sugary foods as the prebiotics in the formula go to work in your GI Tract.
You’ll also feel an overall lower appetite within the first two weeks, thanks to the massive dose of dietary fiber in the formula.
In fact, 97% of users report feeling less hungry throughout the day. Amazing!
Most important, you’ll feel an incredible confidence knowing you’re taking care of your heart, blood vessels, and full cardiovascular system with this formula.
A full 100% of Heart Defense users said “It feels good knowing I’m putting something healthy in my body.”
And that’s what I want for you. I just want you to feel better.
At the end of the day, there’s only one way to find out if this formula will work for you… and that’s to simply try it yourself for 90 days.
Which takes us to our next question…
“What if it doesn’t work for me?”
This is a great question and it’s something we get all the time.
Now, I spent months researching and testing the ingredients in Heart Defense.
And I’m confident that everyone can benefit from the cocoa flavanols, omega-3s, prebiotics, and other nutrients in the formula.
However, as a physician I know that individuals can react differently to the very same compounds. Even with well-tested drug treatments, there will always be a small fraction of patients who don’t respond.
So, even though we’ve seen strong positive results in the vast majority of Heart Defense users… there will be some cases with less significant results.
But the good news is this…
If the formula doesn’t get results for you, I’ll give you your money back.
In fact, if you’re unsatisfied with Heart Defense for any reason at all after 90 days of use… I’ll return your investment immediately.
I want everyone who comes to Gundry MD to have a 100% positive experience. It’s my name on the label, and I take full responsibility for every jar of Heart Defense in stock.
So, try Heart Defense for 90 days.
If you don’t feel remarkable results – more energy, stronger bloodflow, enhanced mental clarity, significantly reduced appetite – you’ll get a full refund, guaranteed.
Our customer support team is available 7 days a week by phone, email, and online chat. We’ve got 184 agents taking calls to make sure your refund is fast and hassle-free.
So please, click the NEXT STEP button at the bottom of this page to get started – risk-free – right now.
You’ll find more information about the formula – including the complete nutrition facts – on your private order page.
This is where you can access your exclusive discount – up to 41% off the regular price – for 24 hours or until supplies run out.
I want to thank you again for your time today… and I’m looking forward to hearing about your results after you’ve tried Heart Defense for yourself!
Sincerely,
Dr. Steven Gundry