Why Painkillers Harm Your Gut, ‘Identity,’ and Cause Infections – Dr. Zach Bush

In this clip, Dr. Zach Bush explains the surprising impact common painkillers like ibuprofen and Tylenol have on the body. He discusses how these medications disrupt the gut microbiome, harm the liver and kidneys, and affect the immune system. His use of the term ‘true sense of self-identity’ reminded me of Robert Sapolsky’s concept of free will. It highlights the idea that what we consider ‘us’ might not entirely be ‘us.’ We are largely shaped by the trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies, influencing everything from brain function to immune response.

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This reminds me of a friend that took pain killers and it instantly cured his pain from headaches, I hope he is not going through self identity crisis, because he recently blocked me and wanted to be left alone…