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Welcome to The Dr Kumar Discovery Podcast, where Dr Kumar challenges conventional medical dogma and offers fresh perspectives on optimizing health and wellness.2025 Kumar Media LLC Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Episode 11: The Handwashing Heretic - The tragic story of Ignaz Semmelweis

    Episode 11: The Handwashing Heretic - The tragic story of Ignaz Semmelweis
    Jul 27 2025

    In this episode, I share the tragic and powerful story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis — a physician who discovered how to save the lives of countless mothers in 19th-century Vienna. His discovery? Something as simple as handwashing. But rather than being hailed as a hero, he was ridiculed, silenced, and ultimately destroyed by the very profession he tried to reform.

    This story isn’t just about history — it’s a warning. About arrogance. About the reflexive rejection of new ideas. About what happens when certainty replaces curiosity.

    This is the first installment of a new storytelling series I’m calling Tribulations. If you enjoy this episode, let me know — I’d love to keep bringing these stories to life.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • The origin of the Semmelweis Reflex
    • The tragic fate of a revolutionary thinker
    • What modern medicine (and all of us) can learn from his story

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  • Episode 10: Two Billion People Are Zinc Deficient - Make Sure You’re Not One of Them

    Episode 10: Two Billion People Are Zinc Deficient - Make Sure You’re Not One of Them
    Jul 21 2025
    Dr. Kumar dives into the hidden global crisis of zinc deficiency: covering its fundamental biology, landmark clinical cases, RDA versus optimal dosing, ancestral insights, and practical tips to ensure you aren’t one of the two billion people missing out on this essential micronutrient. Episode Highlights Why Zinc MattersDiscover how this tiny mineral powers hundreds of enzymes and controls key gene switches that keep you healthy.Life-Saving DiscoveriesHear the true stories of zinc reversing stunted growth in Iran and curing a once-fatal genetic disease.Core Body FunctionsLearn how zinc supports immunity, wound healing, hormone balance (insulin, thyroid, testosterone, stress) and brain health.Optimal DosageFind out why the basic RDA may fall short, what ancestral diets suggest, and why 15–20 mg per day hits the sweet spot.Food and Prep TipsSee which foods pack the most zinc (oysters, meat, legumes), simple soaking or fermenting tricks to boost absorption, and when to supplement.Next StepsSpot the top signs of deficiency and get practical actions you can take today to make sure you’re not one of the two billion missing out. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn: • What zinc really does in the body as a cofactor for over 300 enzymes and 1,000 transcription factors • The groundbreaking cases that put zinc on the map (Prasad’s Zinc Dwarf in Iran; Barnes & Moynahan’s cure of acrodermatitis enteropathica) • How zinc fingers, superoxide dismutase, matrix metalloproteinases and other molecular players keep us running • Zinc’s critical roles in hormone production (insulin, thyroid, testosterone, cortisol) and immune defense (thymulin, NK cells, cold lozenges) • Clinical evidence for growth recovery, wound healing, blood-sugar control and cognitive benefits • Why standard RDAs may only prevent severe deficiency and how transporter biology and ancestral diets point to 15–20 mg/day as optimal • Food-first strategies (oysters, red meat, dairy, legumes) and traditional prep methods (soaking, fermenting) to neutralize phytates • Why zinc glycinate is the gold-standard supplement, and dosing recommendations for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans Subscribe & Follow • Podcast Signup: https://drkumardiscovery.com/podcast-signup/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-kumar-discovery/id1742083523 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UJhg3Y5jjLP8zO6hbpwfT?si=44Db8cYwQaCeNQes6ET5OA • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/109f8c48-0168-43f3-a7ed-f0315473fb84/the-dr-kumar-discovery • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrKumarDiscovery Support the Show If you found this episode valuable, please: • Share it with someone you care about • Leave a rating or review on your podcast app • Subscribe for future episodes • Visit DrKumarDiscovery.com for blogs, transcripts, and more • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrkumardiscovery/ • Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedrkumardiscoveryReferences & ResourcesDiscovery of Human Zinc Deficiency: Its Impact on Human Health and DiseaseZinc Deficiency and Human Health: Etiology, Health Consequences, and Future SolutionsZinc and immune function: the biological basis of altered resistance to infectionRole of Zinc in Health and DiseaseZinc and the special sensesZinc Deficiency - StatPearlsDiscovery of human zinc deficiency and studies in an experimental human modelZinc Transporters and the Cellular Trafficking of ZincZinc Deficiency in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: Multiple Dietary Intolerance Treated with Synthetic DietZinc and Immune Function: The Biological Basis of Altered Resistance to InfectionThe effects of zinc supplementation on wound healingZinc Deficiency in Humans: Discovery and ImpactZinc supplementation improves glycemicEffect of zinc supplementation on thyroid hormoneZinc status and serum testosterone levelsEffect of Zinc Supplementation on GHZinc acutely and temporarily inhibits adrenal cortisolZinc and the aging brainEffects of zinc supplementation on cognitive functionEffects of Zinc Supplementation on Inflammatory and Cognitive ParametersImproving Cognitive Function with Nutritional Supplements in AgingSerum thymulin in human zinc deficiencyEffects of zinc deficiency on Th1 and Th2 cytokine shiftsZinc enhances the number of regulatory T cells in allergen-stimulated cellsShort-term oral zinc supplementation enhances Natural Killer cell functionalityZinc lozenges and the common coldAntioxidant Role of Zinc in SOD1Clinical Effectiveness of Zinc Supplementation on Oxidative StressZinc, aging, and immunosenescenceZinc decreases C-reactive pro...
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  • Episode 9: The Vitamin C Paradox

    Episode 9: The Vitamin C Paradox
    Jul 6 2025

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    This episode features the incredible story of Gavin—a young boy who defied all medical odds after a devastating brain cancer diagnosis.

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    • Gavin’s Facebook Group
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    Episode Summary


    Why is vitamin C—a nutrient most people take for granted—still at the center of scientific debate and miraculous recoveries? In “The Vitamin C Paradox,” Dr. Ravi Kumar explores the hidden complexity behind this essential molecule, from our evolutionary dependence to its overlooked medical potential. Discover how the right dose, at the right time, could change everything from your daily health to survival in the face of severe illness.


    What You’ll Learn

    • Why humans lost the ability to make vitamin C—and the clever ways our bodies compensate.
    • How vitamin C works as a master antioxidant and is uniquely recycled in human red blood cells.
    • Hidden signs of deficiency—and why “modern scurvy” is more common than you think.
    • What science really says about vitamin C for colds, immune support, cardiovascular health, and recovery.
    • The untold story of IV vitamin C—and how one family’s determination changed a young boy’s fate.
    • How to optimize your own vitamin C intake for health, stress, illness, and special situations.
    • Why the RDA might be set far too low—and what our closest primate relatives can teach us.

    Key Takeaways

    • Vitamin C is about more than scurvy. It’s central to immunity, tissue repair, mental clarity, and more.
    • Most people get just enough to “get by.” Far higher intakes may be needed for true resilience—especially in illness or stress.
    • IV vitamin C acts differently from oral forms and shows real promise in cancer care and critical illness.
    • Even today, vitamin C deficiency is surprisingly common and often overlooked.

    Practical Recommendations

    • Daily health: 500–1,000 mg ascorbic acid (plus vitamin C–rich foods throughout the day)
    • During illness or stress: Up to 6,000 mg daily, divided in smaller doses (and stay hydrated)
    • Cancer/critical illness: Discuss IV vitamin C as an integrative option with your healthcare provider
    • Best supplement forms: Plain ascorbic acid is ideal; buffered or liposomal forms may help sensitive stomachs

    Don’t Miss

    • Why the RDA for vitamin C was set only to prevent scurvy—not to optimize health or immune function.
    • What wild animals and primates reveal about human vitamin C needs.
    • How clinical research has often misrepresented the full potential of vitamin C.

    References & Further Reading


    All referenced clinical trials, peer-reviewed papers, and additional resources for this episode can be found on our Vitamin C Episode page.

    (Link to be updated once your references page is live.)


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    Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any health decisions.
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