Wellsource Naturopathic Dr. Wendy Wells

04/08/2026

Most people think brain diseases start in the brain.

But research increasingly shows inflammation may start in the gut and diet.

Three dietary compounds are being studied for their role in neuroinflammation and cognitive decline:

• Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
• Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
• Arachidonic Acid (AA)

These compounds can activate microglia, the immune cells of the brain.

When microglia stay activated too long, they release inflammatory signals like IL-6, TNF-alpha, and IL-1β ... chemicals strongly linked with neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease.

And the surprising part?

Many of these molecules come directly from the foods we eat.

In the next videos I’ll break down each one and where they show up in the diet.

Follow along if you want to protect your brain long-term.

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03/27/2026

Detox can actually get reversed in the gut.

Your liver detoxifies many substances — including estrogen, plastics like BPA, pesticides, and some medications — by attaching a molecule called glucuronic acid.

This process is called glucuronidation, and it makes toxins inactive so they can leave the body through bile and stool.

But certain gut bacteria produce an enzyme called β-glucuronidase.

This enzyme can remove that glucuronic acid… and reactivate the toxin.

Once reactivated, those compounds can be reabsorbed back into circulation.

This process is called enterohepatic recirculation.

Instead of leaving the body, toxins can cycle back through the bloodstream.

One reason fiber matters so much is that it helps bind these compounds and move them out before they can be recycled.

Detox isn’t just about the liver.

It’s about proper daily elimination.

– Dr. Wendy Wells

03/24/2026

03/19/2026

The biggest nutrition deficiency in America isn’t protein… it’s fiber.

A typical fast-food meal might look like:

Egg McMuffin
Cheeseburger and fries
Chicken nuggets
Pepperoni pizza
Hot dogs
Breakfast burrito
Bagel with cream cheese

Meals like this often provide only 4–6 grams of fiber.

Now compare that to some whole foods:

• Lentils
• Black beans
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Raspberries
• Avocado
• Artichokes
• Broccoli

One cup of black beans has ~15 grams of fiber.

You would need to eat about 10 servings of fries to equal the fiber in one cup of lentils.

Just a few high-fiber foods can bring your day into the 25–35 gram range most adults need.

Fiber feeds the microbiome, supports hormone clearance, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports metabolic health.

Most people don’t have a protein problem.
They have a fiber problem.

Comment FIBER and I’ll send you a list of high-fiber foods.

– Dr. Wendy Wells

03/17/2026

Prostate health isn’t just about testosterone.

Men produce estrogen too — and it has to be properly eliminated.

After estrogen is processed by the liver, it’s sent to the gut for removal through stool.

But when fiber intake is low and stool transit slows, estrogen can be reabsorbed into circulation instead of leaving the body.

This process — called enterohepatic recirculation — may influence tissue growth and inflammatory signaling.

Hormone balance isn’t just about production.
It’s about clearance.

If elimination is sluggish, hormone balance can shift.

Before blaming aging, assess the gut.

03/14/2026

Most people think they eat enough fiber… but when you actually look at a typical day, the numbers tell a different story.

A common “healthy” day might look like:

Breakfast: eggs, white toast, coffee
Lunch: turkey sandwich on white bread with chips
Dinner: grilled chicken and a small salad

That entire day may only provide 10–12 grams of fiber.

But most adults need 25–35 grams daily to support metabolic and gut health.

A higher-fiber day might look like:

Breakfast: chia pudding with berries and walnuts
Lunch: large salad with mixed vegetables, avocado, and lentils
Dinner: salmon with roasted broccoli and quinoa

Now you’re getting 30+ grams of fiber.

Fiber supports gut bacteria, hormone clearance, blood sugar balance, and metabolic health.

Most people don’t have a supplement problem. They have a fiber problem.
Comment FIBER for a link to a list of high fiber foods

03/12/2026

Prostate health isn’t just about testosterone.

Men produce estrogen too and that hormone has to be properly eliminated.

After estrogen is processed by the liver, it is sent to the gut to leave the body through stool.

But when fiber intake is low and transit slows, estrogen can be reabsorbed into circulation instead of being eliminated.

This process, called enterohepatic recirculation, may influence tissue growth and inflammation.

Hormone balance isn’t just about production.
It’s about clearance.

If elimination is sluggish, hormone balance can shift.

Before blaming aging, assess the gut.

03/11/2026

When it comes to heart disease, LDL isn’t the whole story.

LDL becomes dangerous when it oxidizes.

Oxidized LDL is what macrophages engulf.
It forms foam cells.
And that’s what builds plaque.

Fiber plays an important role here.

Soluble fiber binds bile acids in the gut.
When bile is excreted, the liver must pull cholesterol from circulation to make more.

Low fiber → less bile binding → LDL circulates longer → more opportunity for oxidation.

Fiber also supports production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that helps regulate inflammation.

Less fiber → less butyrate → more oxidative stress.

Heart disease isn’t just about how much LDL you have.

It’s about the inflammatory environment around it.

And fiber helps regulate that environment.
Comment TEST for more information!

– Dr. Wendy Wells

Save this if you’re working on metabolic or cardiovascular health.

03/10/2026

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