# Why You Feel Worse When You Start Eating Better | What’s Actually Happening in Your Gut With Steve Wright

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Podcast: [The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-evolving-wellness-podcast-with-sarah-kleiner-wellness-2136142)
Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
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Sarah Kleiner and Steve Wright break down why high-protein diets can cause digestive issues when your gut isn’t ready. They explain how low stomach acid impacts protein digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health. Learn the common signs of low stomach acid like bloating, heaviness, and trouble digesting meat. They also discuss HCL and digestive enzymes as tools to support better digestion and smoother diet transitions Other Episodes with Steve - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBszj9nzso6jOadgcYpqIPbRYvERYK4q0 _________ Healthy Gut Supplements- discount automatically applied or use code Sarah15: Holozyme Link: https://healthygut.com/holozyme-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 HCL Guard Link: https://healthygut.com/hcl-guard-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 Tributyrin X: https://healthygut.com/tributyrin-x-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 Magnesium: https://healthygut.com/magnesiumhp-now/?rstr=811&coupon_code=Sarah15 _________ Sponsored By: → Organifi | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.organifi.com/SARAHK for 20% off your order. → VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/ → Troscriptions | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.troscriptions.com/SARAHK for 10% off your first non subscription order. _________ Timestamp: 00:00 Protein Craze Pitfalls 00:54 Diet Changes and Gut Basics 02:40 Show Intro and Disclaimers 03:53 Steve Returns to Talk Digestion 07:10 Why the Stomach Matters 11:04 Nutrients Need Stomach Acid 16:27 Low Acid Signs and Reflux 21:57 HCL Challenge How To 31:02 Seed Oils and Flexibility 31:26 Stop Blaming the Food 32:13 Blue Blockers Reality Check 33:49 Restrictive Diet Fallout 34:52 Carbs Comeback and Enzymes 38:13 How Enzymes Prevent Overgrowth 44:33…

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