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Eat to power your stem cells
A quick reminder before we talk about the latest YouTube episode…
🥗 Masterclass this Wednesday!
There’s still time to join this week’s live Masterclass on Wednesday, May 28 at 8pm ET, where we’ll walk through science-backed strategies to boost your energy, sharpen your focus, and strengthen your body’s natural defenses.
Plus, discover a summer fruit that could help reduce fatigue, speed recovery, and supercharge your body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
Can’t join live? No worries—you’ll get access to the replay and a downloadable tip sheet.
Now back to the episode…
Let’s talk about what’s really going on inside your body.
This episode explores how gut bacteria, stem cells, and your immune system work together to protect your health—and how inflammation and hidden fat can quietly raise cancer risk. You’ll also learn which foods may help your body fight back.
Here’s a question before we dive in:
🎯 Pop Quiz
Which of these foods has been studied for its ability to target cancer stem cells? |
1. How One Gut Bacteria Changes Everything (00:01)
Not every patient responds to immunotherapy—but one key difference between responders and non-responders came down to a single gut bacteria: Akkermansia muciniphila. In this segment, I explain where it grows, how it works, and how the right foods can help it thrive—including some you might already have at home.
2. The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat (10:46)
What you see on the outside doesn’t always reflect what’s going on inside. New research shows that even women who aren’t overweight can carry excess visceral fat—the hidden fat wrapped around internal organs that fuels inflammation. That inflammation may be the missing link, driving a threefold increase in breast cancer risk by creating a biological environment where cancer is more likely to grow.
3. Foods That Target Cancer Stem Cells (18:18)
Some foods don’t just support your health—they may help stop cancer from coming back. Matcha green tea has been found to kill breast cancer stem cells in lab studies. And there’s another deeply pigmented food that may do the same for colon cancer stem cells. You’ll also learn what makes matcha uniquely powerful for gut health, metabolism, and inflammation.
Ready to dive deeper? Catch the full episode here:
Love your food to love your health,
Dr. William Li
World-renowned physician, scientist, and author of New York Times Best Sellers: Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself and Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer