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Is Dr. Steven Gundry a Seventh-day Adventist?

By Jean Carroll / April 3, 2025

Dr. Steven Gundry has become a controversial figure in the health and wellness space. Once a respected cardiothoracic surgeon at Loma Linda University Medical Center, he’s now better known for promoting a lectin-free diet and marketing a range of supplements. Given his association with Loma Linda—a medical institution affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church—many have asked whether Dr. Gundry himself is a Seventh-day Adventist.

This question speaks not just to religious affiliation, but to how personal philosophy can intersect with medical practice and public health messaging.

Loma Linda and Its Religious Foundation

Loma Linda University is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its health system is heavily influenced by Adventist principles, particularly in regard to diet, lifestyle, and holistic wellness. Vegetarianism, avoidance of caffeine and alcohol, and emphasis on preventive care are central to its health doctrine.

Dr. Gundry held a high-ranking position within this institution for many years. His time there gave him exposure to long-standing Adventist health philosophies, including the promotion of plant-based eating for chronic disease prevention. Loma Linda itself is located in one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” known for longevity and low rates of age-related disease—a designation frequently credited to the Adventist lifestyle.