Mark Hyman, MD

Now available: My new 10-Day Detox Essentials Guide: the fastest, most accessible way to reset your health in just 10 days.

This self-guided program includes:
✔️ Step-by-step Detox instructions
✔️ A complete 10-day meal plan
✔️ 100+ detox-approved recipes
✔️ Tools to track your progress

No coaching, supplements, or community required.

If a drug reduced chronic disease symptoms by up to 70% in 10 days, it would be bigger than Ozempic. But this doesn’t come in a pill, it starts with food. 🫐

Whole foods. Protein. Veggies. Berries. Nuts and seeds.
Cut the sugar, flour, grains, dairy, beans, and ultra-processed junk (just for 10 days!) and feel what happens.

No calorie counting. No deprivation. Just real food that heals.

Check it out here: drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,867

Mark Hyman, MD

Diet and exercise are the foundation of health. Without them, nothing else works.

But optimal well-being goes far beyond what’s on your plate or how often you work out.

It’s about the people you surround yourself with.
The quality of your thoughts.
Your capacity to manage stress, align with purpose, and stay consistent in the face of discomfort.

True health also means:
• Choosing relationships that energize you
• Building habits that support mental and emotional resilience
• Releasing toxic patterns, people, and identities that hold you back
• Practicing gratitude daily—it rewires your brain and nervous system
• Committing to growth, even when it’s hard

Health is multidimensional. It’s physical, yes—but also emotional, relational, and spiritual. Love this quote by Yung Pueblo—a powerful reminder of what it really means to thrive.

If this resonates, we dive deeper into this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5OaT...

1 month ago | [YT] | 2,604

Mark Hyman, MD

Most people think they’re healthy… until they look under the hood.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rhonda Patrick to unpack some shocking stats:
🔹 67% of people tested had at least one nutrient deficiency
🔹 Low omega-3 levels can be as risky as smoking
🔹 Just three weeks of soda can spike inflammation and bad cholesterol
🔹 Ultra-processed foods are silently reshaping our health—and our kids’

We also dive into the powerful science of phytochemicals, broccoli sprouts, detox pathways, and why plants may be the missing link to longevity.

This one’s packed with actionable science you won’t want to miss.

2 months ago | [YT] | 197

Mark Hyman, MD

An 85-year Harvard study—the longest study on human happiness ever done—found something incredible...

The number 1 predictor of long-term health wasn’t wealth, fame, or even genetics. It was the quality of relationships.

That’s exactly why I created The Hyman Hive—a place where you don’t have to navigate your health journey alone.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Join us here: drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive

2 months ago | [YT] | 3,515

Mark Hyman, MD

Something new is coming… and I need your input.

I’ve spent decades diving deep into the root causes of disease—how food, environment, stress, and modern medicine shape our health.

But I realize something: science is nothing without stories.

So, I’m about to record something different. A human interest story—one that helps you imagine your own health journey and understand how I became obsessed with functional medicine, root-cause healing, and fixing our broken system.But I want to make sure it resonates.

What questions do you want answered — about me, my health journey, functional medicine or healing chronic conditions? Or anything else that you’ve been wondering? I can't wait to hear from you: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGozje09Gtr1Yqs-…

3 months ago | [YT] | 446

Mark Hyman, MD

Chick-fil-A, we need to talk.

What if I told you that your "chicken" is marinated in MSG, coated in aluminum-based additives, fried in petroleum-derived preservatives, and topped off with artificial dyes?

Here’s what’s really inside:
– MSG & flavor enhancers: Overstimulate brain cells and disrupt hunger signals.
– TBHQ & preservatives: A petroleum-based chemical linked to immune dysfunction.
– Aluminum additives: Associated with neurotoxicity and long-term health risks.
– Artificial dyes: Linked to hyperactivity, allergies, and potential carcinogenicity.
– High fructose corn syrup: Fuels insulin resistance, fatty liver, and obesity.
– Trans fats & refined oils: Increase inflammation and heart disease risk.

This isn’t real food—it’s an inflammatory cocktail designed to hijack your taste buds, disrupt your metabolism, and fuel chronic disease. Your body isn’t a chemistry lab. It needs real, whole foods to thrive.

Would you still eat it after seeing the ingredients? Drop your thoughts below.

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3 months ago | [YT] | 2,978

Mark Hyman, MD

Exercise is one of the most powerful medicines we have—and it’s completely free.

Exercise strengthens your body’s defense system.

It improves circulation, allowing immune cells and nutrients to travel more efficiently throughout your body. It also enhances lymphatic flow, helping flush out toxins and waste that can compromise immunity.

Ever curious why you feel happier after a workout? Exercise reduces stress hormones like cortisol, which, when chronically elevated, can suppress immune function and increase inflammation.

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is at the root of nearly every modern disease. But regular, moderate exercise has been shown to lower inflammatory markers, helping your immune system focus on real threats—not triggering unnecessary alarms.

About 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week is enough to boost immunity without causing excess stress on the body.

So whether it’s walking, strength training, yoga, or dancing in your living room—move your body daily.

3 months ago | [YT] | 3,548

Mark Hyman, MD

What if your friendships impact your health more than you think?

In my latest conversation with ‪@SimonSinek‬, we dive into the science behind friendship and health. Did you know you're 170% more likely to be overweight if your friends are?

We explore why community is the ultimate biohack, how loneliness can be as harmful as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, and why getting healthy is truly a team sport, and so much more.

This episode is packed with insights on how your social connections could be the missing piece to better health and longevity. Don't miss it:

3 months ago | [YT] | 40

Mark Hyman, MD

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s the foundation of your metabolism, brain function, emotional stability, and even how long you live.

In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned sleep scientist Dr. Matt Walker to break down:
🛏 Why waking up at the same time every day is more important than total sleep hours
🧠 How poor sleep rewires your brain, making you more impulsive & emotionally unstable
🍽 Why sleep deprivation makes you crave sugar & store fat
💡 The real reason your phone is ruining your sleep (hint: it’s NOT just blue light)

If you’re skimping on sleep, this episode will change the way you think about rest forever.

WATCH HERE:

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 134

Mark Hyman, MD

73% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.

38% of teens between 12 and 19 years old are prediabetic.

Let that sink in for a moment…

When I graduated from medical school, prediabetes in teenagers was virtually nonexistent. Today, it’s a glaring symptom of a broken food system and the devastating impact of poor nutrition.

The recently released 2025 Dietary Guidelines Report highlights how ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and nutrient-poor diets are driving this crisis.

These foods hijack our biology, disrupting hunger signals, increasing fat storage, and fueling chronic inflammation—key factors behind skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

But the problem goes beyond individual choices.

Socioeconomic disparities limit access to healthy food, while aggressive marketing of sugary and processed foods targets the most vulnerable—our children.

Here’s the good news: We know what works.

The evidence is clear—nutrient-dense, whole foods can transform health. Diets higher in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and high quality meats are consistently linked to better health outcomes, from reducing cardiovascular risk to preventing type 2 diabetes and supporting cognitive health as we age.

It’s time to rethink how we eat—and how we support equitable access to nutritious food for everyone.

4 months ago | [YT] | 1,944