Nsaid use

Our sources steer away from regular NSAID use for gut and immune health.

Our sources say skip

For gut lining integrity and immune health.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“it's pretty clear that serially or consistently taking NSAIDs ... it's bad news like we don't necessarily want to do that every day all the time”

a former research biochemist · source video

The other

“NSAIDs block COX enzyme which prevents formation of prostaglandin E2 needed for immune tolerance training”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:07:50

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a nutritional sciences PhD against
“NSAIDs block COX enzyme which prevents formation of prostaglandin E2 needed for immune tolerance training”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:07:50

a board-certified cardiologist against
“Excessive NSAID use can blunt the febrile immune response and cause kidney damage”

a board-certified cardiologist · source video · 00:14:50

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator against
“Long-term NSAID use is linked to rebound pain, ulcers, GI disorders, and kidney damage.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30 sponsored

a certified nutrition specialist against
“Certain medications can deplete or block DAO production, potentially worsening histamine intolerance.”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:52:00 sponsored

a registered nutritional therapist against
“A fever is a protective and normal inflammatory response that allows the body to produce appropriate signals and proteins to heal.”

a registered nutritional therapist · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30