Dr. SarathChandra Gorantla

Dr. SarathChandra Gorantla Hi, I'm Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla, a consultant gastroenterologist with 15 years of experience.

The Shocking Truth About Protein Powders Did you know a 2025 Consumer Reports test found 70% of popular protein powders ...
28/10/2025

The Shocking Truth About Protein Powders

Did you know a 2025 Consumer Reports test found 70% of popular protein powders contain lead above safe limits?

Plant‑based powders had the highest contamination — some up to 7.7 micrograms of lead per serving, when only 0.5 micrograms is safe.

Whey proteins usually have much lower levels.

Lead slowly builds up in the body and can harm the brain, kidneys, bones, and fertility — especially in women and children.

Go for whey‑based or NSF/USP/Informed Choice‑certified powders.

Avoid mass gainers and chocolate‑flavored plant powders (often higher metals).

Stick to one scoop per day.

Best of all—get your protein from real foods like eggs, paneer, dal, milk, fish, and lentils.

Being fit should never mean adding toxins to your body.
Read the label. Choose clean. Stay truly healthy.

26/10/2025

టాయిలెట్ లో ఫోన్ వాడుతున్నారా? పైల్స్ వచ్చే ప్రమాదం ఉంది.

Toilet lo phone use cheyyadam fun anipinchachu, kani idhi mee a**s meeda extra pressure petti piles risk ni 46% varaku penchutundi ani research cheppindi. Chinna habit change tho pedda problem ni aapinchavachu!"

"Using your phone in the toilet may feel relaxing, but studies say it increases piles risk by 46% due to extra pressure on a**l veins. A small change in habit can prevent a big problem!"

One tiny gut capsule, 4 years of help? New teen study says “maybe” — without weight loss.Study: Nature Communications 20...
25/10/2025

One tiny gut capsule, 4 years of help? New teen study says “maybe” — without weight loss.

Study: Nature Communications 2025, New Zealand; 8-year project, 87 obese teens.

Treatment: 1 dose oral FMT (f***l microbiota transplant) capsule.Weight: 0 kg loss on average.

Metabolism: ~50% fewer early warning signs of diabetes/heart disease vs placebo.

Durability: Donor gut bacteria detectable up to 4 years after that single dose.

Control group: More weight gain and more metabolic issues over time.

What this means:A gut “reset” may improve sugar and heart risk markers even if the scale doesn’t move.

What this does NOT mean:Not a magic slimming pill.

Results are about risk markers, not proven disease prevention.

FMT is experimental for obesity/metabolic health and should be done only in trials.

Scientists are working toward a precision “super-probiotic” day-dose in the future.

For now: high-fiber foods, fermented foods, regular exercise, good sleep, and antibiotic use only when needed still matter most for your microbiome.

23/10/2025

మలం తేలుతుందా? మునుగుతుందా? సంకేతాలు ఏమిటి?

Floating stool is often due to gas and is usually normal. Oily, foul-smelling stools or weight loss can signal fat malabsorption. This video explains floating vs sinking stools and when to get tested.

మలం తేలడం చాలాసార్లు గ్యాస్ వల్ల సాధారణం. కానీ నూనె తేలడం, దుర్వాసన, బరువు తగ్గడం ఉంటే అది ఫ్యాట్ జీర్ణ లోపం సంకేతం కావచ్చు. ఈ వీడియోలో తేలిక vs మునక వెనుక ఉన్న నిజాలు, ఎప్పుడు టెస్ట్ చేయించుకోవాలో క్లియర్‌గా చెబుతున్నాం.

#గట్ఆరోగ్యం #మలం #తేలేమలం #స్టీయాటోరియా #జీర్ణఆరోగ్యం #ప్యాంక్రియాస్ #సీలియాక్ #లాక్టోస్ఇంటాలరెన్స్ #గార్డియా #ఫైబర్ #గ్యాస్
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Shocking Beauty Secret Exposed!Your Hair Straightener Could Be Silently Harming Your Health A massive 2025 study involvi...
22/10/2025

Shocking Beauty Secret Exposed!
Your Hair Straightener Could Be Silently Harming Your Health

A massive 2025 study involving 46,287 women revealed shocking results:

166% higher Pancreatic Cancer risk

71% higher Thyroid Cancer risk

62% higher Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma risk

You don’t need to use it daily —
Even 4 times a year can raise your cancer risk significantly!

Formaldehyde
A proven human carcinogen that gets absorbed through your scalp and enters your bloodstream.

When heated in hair straighteners or smoothing treatments — it releases toxic fumes you inhale!

Over 53% of women use products with formaldehyde-releasing chemicals.

Around 58% of hair care products still contain these toxic compounds.

Poor salon ventilation and scalp burns make exposure far worse

Switch to Formaldehyde-free Keratin or Cysteine-based treatments — smoother results, zero toxins.

True beauty never harms health.
Check your labels. Protect your scalp.
Because a few hours of smooth hair isn’t worth a lifetime risk.

Is your “healthy” cooking oil quietly hurting your gut? Soybean oil ≈ 60–70% linoleic acid (LA).High LA may feed harmful...
21/10/2025

Is your “healthy” cooking oil quietly hurting your gut?

Soybean oil ≈ 60–70% linoleic acid (LA).High LA may feed harmful bacteria (↑ E. coli) and reduce beneficial species.

LA-rich diets can loosen the gut barrier → “leaky gut” + inflammation.IBD (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s) has risen in parallel with higher seed-oil intake (correlation ≠ causation).

Lab signals with high soybean oil: ↑ oxylipins, ↓ endocannabinoids—linked to inflammation.

Smarter swaps and habits:Use lower-LA oils more often: extra-virgin olive, mustard (sarson/kachi ghani), groundnut/peanut, sesame. Rotate oils.

Aim ~4–6 tsp visible fat/day per adult; avoid reheating/deep-frying.

Read labels: “vegetable oil” often = soybean; check LA%.

Cut ultra-processed snacks; choose whole foods.

What we fry in today shapes gut health tomorrow. Small swaps, big benefits.

19/10/2025

30 ఏళ్లకే కోలన్ క్యాన్సర్? కారణం మనం తినే ఆహారం!

ఇటీవలి సంవత్సరాల్లో 30 ఏళ్ల లోపు వయస్సులో పెద్దపేగు క్యాన్సర్ కేసులు పెరుగుతున్నాయంటే ఆశ్చర్యమే! కారణం మన జీవితంలోకి వచ్చిన అధిక చక్కెర, తక్కువ ఫైబర్ ఆహారం. ఫైబర్‌ తగ్గితే మంచి బ్యాక్టీరియా తగ్గిపోతాయి, చక్కెర పెరిగితే హానికర బ్యాక్టీరియా పెరుగుతాయి. పరిష్కారం? రోజూ ఫైబర్ ఎక్కువగా తినండి, కూల్‌డ్రింక్స్‌ను తగ్గించండి, క్రమం తప్పని వ్యాయామం చేయండి.�

Colon cancer among people under 30 is on the rise — mainly due to high sugar and low fiber diets. Low fiber kills good gut bacteria, while sugar feeds harmful ones that trigger inflammation. The fix is simple: increase daily fiber intake, cut down sugary drinks, and stay active.

15/10/2025

గర్భిణులు కాఫీ తాగొచ్చా? ఎక్కువ తాగితే miscarriage అయ్యే ప్రమాదం ఉంది.

ప్రెగ్నన్సీలో కాఫీ తాగొచ్చా? శాస్త్రం చెబుతుంది — caffeine చాలా మందికి సేఫ్‌గా ఉన్నా, గర్భిణీ స్త్రీలలో ఇది బేబీ గ్రోత్, నిద్ర, మరియు వెయిట్‌పై ప్రభావం చూపవచ్చు. ఒక్క కాఫీ కూడా బాడీలో 15 గంటలు ఉండొచ్చు. అందుకే — తక్కువ caffeine అంటే ఎక్కువ care!

Is coffee safe during pregnancy? Science shows even small amounts of caffeine can stay up to 15 hours in your body, affecting both mom and baby. While one cup (under 200 mg) may be acceptable, less caffeine always means better care for your baby.

12/10/2025

బీట్రూట్ జ్యూస్ తాగితే బీపీ తగ్గుతుందా? ఎవరు తాగకూడదు?
బీట్రూట్ జ్యూస్‌లో ఉండే సహజ నైట్రేట్స్ రక్తనాళాలను విశ్రాంతిపరచి, రక్తపోటును తగ్గించడంలో సహాయపడతాయి. రోజుకు 250–400ml 2–4 వారాలు తాగితే సీనియర్స్ లో 5–9mmHg BP తగ్గినట్లు పరిశోధనలు చెబుతున్నాయి. కానీ కిడ్నీ సమస్యలు లేకుండా, డాక్టర్ సలహాతో తాగడం మంచిది.

Beetroot juice’s natural nitrates help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Drinking 250–400ml daily for 2–4 weeks can reduce BP by 5–9mmHg in seniors. Safe use means consulting your doctor—especially if you have kidney issues.










Caffeine in Pregnancy — Is Any Amount Truly Safe?  No Clear “Safe” LimitNew research shows there is no completely safe a...
11/10/2025

Caffeine in Pregnancy — Is Any Amount Truly Safe?

No Clear “Safe” LimitNew research shows there is no completely safe amount of caffeine in pregnancy.

Even small amounts can affect some women more than others.

Caffeine Stays Longer In pregnancy, the body takes more time to remove caffeine.

Normally, caffeine lasts about 5 hours in adults.During late pregnancy — it can stay up to 15 hours or more!

This means both mom and baby stay exposed longer than expected.

How Much is Allowed?ACOG (American guidelines): No more than 200 mg/day (about 1 regular cup of coffee).WHO: Allows up to 300 mg/day, but says to be cautious and talk to your doctor.

Too Much Caffeine May Increase Risk Of

Miscarriage
Low birth weight
Slow growth or developmental issues (in some studies)

Evidence is not black and white, but doctors say less is always safer.

Not Just Coffee!Caffeine hides in many things:Tea Chocolate Cola Energy drinks

Try to keep caffeine below 200 mg/day (or even less).

Count all caffeine sources, not just coffee.

Choose decaf or herbal drinks if possible.

Every woman’s body is different. There’s no magic “safe number.” The best way to protect your baby — keep caffeine low, stay informed, and read labels

Diet Sodas May Harm Your Liver More Than Regular Sugary Sodas!  — Just One Can Daily Linked to 60% Higher Liver Disease ...
10/10/2025

Diet Sodas May Harm Your Liver More Than Regular Sugary Sodas! — Just One Can Daily Linked to 60% Higher Liver Disease Risk!"

Diet soda (one can/day): Increases risk of fatty liver by 60%. Regular soda raises the risk by 50%.

Both types cause liver fat buildup, but only diet soda is linked to a higher risk of liver-related death and potentially more severe outcomes.

Gut microbiome and insulin disruption: Artificial sweeteners in diet soda may change gut bacteria and disrupt how the body manages blood sugar, leading to both liver and metabolic problems.

Fatty liver disease: Affects nearly 4 in 10 adults in the india and could rise to over half the population by 2040.

Sugary drinks: Speed up blood sugar spikes, increase weight gain, and raise uric acid, further damaging the liver.

Diet sodas: May trigger more sweet cravings and worsen metabolic dysfunction over time.

Switching to water: Replacing a daily diet soda with water could cut fatty liver risk by more than 15%.For the best liver health:

Limit or avoid both regular and diet sodas.

Choose water instead to meaningfully lower your risk.

Small changes matter: Even cutting one can per day can protect your liver!

Spread awareness—the liver damage risk is real and preventable.

Share this post to protect your family and friends from the hidden dangers lurking in “diet” soda cans!

Think before you drink: Even 'Zero Sugar' sodas can silently spike your risk for serious liver disease! Water wins — every time.

     Is It Really Possible to Drop Your Blood Pressure by 20 Points—No Tablets Needed? Science Gives Us the Numbers!Lose...
09/10/2025



Is It Really Possible to Drop Your Blood Pressure by 20 Points—No Tablets Needed? Science Gives Us the Numbers!

Lose just 1 kg → See your BP drop by 1 point! 10 kg down? That’s up to 10 mmHg off your reading.

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