Dr. Joseph Mercola Shares Honest Thoughts on Latest MAHA (Make American Healthy Again) Commission Report

The last five-plus years have created a divide within the worlds of holistic/naturopathic and allopathic health, and medicine, as topics of interest including COVID-19, the COVID-19 response, and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement have led to controversy and spirited discourse among national and world populations.

On February 13, 2025, one day before Valentine’s Day, longtime environmental attorney and natural health advocate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was officially sworn in as the Head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services after decades of fighting for healthier air, water, land, food, medicine and supplements.

Kennedy Jr.’s unlikely appointment opened the floodgates for advocates and supporters of natural health to take on bigger roles within the U.S. government under the Donald J. Trump administration, bringing new ideas to a country that many believe had lost its way in amid outbreaks of chronic disease and subpar health in the childhood, adult and elderly demographics.

On May 22, Kennedy Jr.’s MAMA Commission released a landmark report focused on identifying the root causes of chronic health problems in America, particularly among children, which can be read on WhiteHouse.gov by clicking here.

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Recently, one of the heroes and most well-researched, outspoken advocates of natural and holistic health, Dr. Joseph Mercola, agreed to answer questions from AltHealthWorks.com regarding his thoughts and findings on the report, from the perspective of a doctor with decades of experience working with patients.

Dr. Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com, a natural health focused website known nationally and internationally for its opinions, research and reports on pressing, pertinent health issues affecting millions.

Dr. Mercola shares much in common with Kennedy, Jr., as he was sharply criticized for alleged “misinformation” during COVID-19 by mainstream media outlets including The New York Times and several others.

Mercola has persisted on his mission of providing well researched, thoughtful, and oftentimes critical assessments of today’s health outcomes and associated industries.

The following is the text of our interview with Dr. Mercola, with questions highlighted and answers provided following.

A: Thanks for the kind words. I’ve been well—and more focused than ever on what matters most: giving you tools to build real health from the inside out. So much of what’s happening today in medicine and food policy feels like a wake-up call, and I’m using this moment to double down on health education.

On July 1, we’re officially launching the new Mercola Health Coach, a major milestone in our mission to help you take back control of your health.

One of the most exciting features is the Seed Oil Sleuth.

It’s a breakthrough tool that calculates your daily seed oil intake to the tenth of a gram. No more guesswork—you’ll know exactly how much linoleic acid is sneaking into your meals and how to start reversing the damage. We’re already rolling it out in beta.

If you care about mitochondrial health, inflammation or metabolic repair, this is a game changer.

2. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission’s first report came out in May.

Did this report meet your expectations in terms of identifying the real culprits of America’s health crises, and if so why?

A: It did, and that’s rare. For the first time, a federal initiative named what you’ve probably suspected for years: your chronic symptoms—and your child’s—aren’t just bad luck or bad genes.

They’re coming from toxic food, environmental overload, pharmaceutical dependence and a daily rhythm that goes against your biology.

The MAHA Report didn’t just skim the surface.

It called out glyphosate, artificial dyes, fluoride, linoleic acid, and overmedication as foundational problems.

That’s exactly the conversation we need to have if you want real change—not just more treatments for symptoms.

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3. Was there any particular category of health problems identified in the report that stood out to you?

And if so, which one?

Yes—childhood chronic illness. You see it everywhere now: anxiety, skin problems, brain fog, even cancer, all in kids. The MAHA report showed that more than 1 in 5 children over the age of 6 are now obese, 1 in 31 have autism, and childhood cancer is up nearly 40% since 1975 .

That’s not genetics. That’s a major clue telling us that our children are exposed to too many toxins.

When 87% of U.S. children test positive for glyphosate in their urine, you can’t keep blaming lifestyle choices. You need to look at what’s actually being allowed into your food, water, and air.

4. What were your initial thoughts after hearing that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was named Head of Health and Human Services?

How would you rate the job he’s done so far?

I felt hope. Not the political kind—but the kind that comes when someone finally speaks truth to power in the health space. Kennedy knows that regulatory capture is real, that the food and drug industries have too much control over your well-being, and that the system isn’t built to keep you well.

He’s a courageous man, and so far, his work leading the MAHA Commission has been a breath of fresh air. He’s naming names, pushing for phase-outs of harmful additives, and bringing in bipartisan support to hold industries accountable.

That’s a strong start.

5. There’s been a lot of talk about Kennedy Jr. making sweeping changes to vaccines, particularly COVID-19 vaccines.

How far do you think Kennedy Jr. will go?

Will he go as far as to ban them, and do you think he should?

A: I don’t think Kennedy is targeting bans. He seems more concerned about making sure we have transparency, consent and accountability. Kennedy’s approach has always been focused on informed choice. That means you have the right to know what’s in a vaccine, what the risks are, and what your alternatives may be.

He’s already supporting legislation that would roll back pharma’s immunity from liability and require hospitals to post prices.

That tells you where this is heading: toward accountability.

Should some products come off the market if they cause harm? Absolutely.

But the first step is giving you the full story so you can decide for yourself.

6. Now that you’ve had a chance to catch your breath regarding everything that happened during COVID-19 with the lockdowns, etc., are you surprised at how far it all went?

Do you think such a scenario will ever happen again?

At first, I was shocked—then I realized the groundwork had been there all along. When fear drives policy, and industry influences the science, you end up with lockdowns, forced shots and silenced dissent.

Will it happen again? That depends on you, meaning all of us. If enough people stay informed, ask questions and support true public health—not just pharmaceutical compliance—we will change the trajectory.

That’s why the work we’re doing now to educate and empower matters more than ever.

7: Can you tell me about your recent book, ‘Your Guide to Cellular Health: Unlocking the Science of Longevity and Joy?’

How has the reception been so far, and what parts of the book do you feel are the most groundbreaking?

The reception has been encouraging—because it’s not a book about fear or disease. It’s about how to optimize your cellular energy, resilience and reclaiming your biological potential.

The most groundbreaking part?

Showing you how to restore mitochondrial function and metabolic flexibility, starting with your dietary choices.

Most people don’t realize how seed oils—which are a primary source of linoleic acid—are breaking their biology at the cellular level.

But when you shift your inputs, your entire system begins to repair itself.

8. What tips or tricks have you put to good use in your own personal health lately?

Fitness, food and supplement wise.

I’ve doubled down on removing seed oils and focusing on fats that stabilize mitochondria, like C15:0 from grass-fed butter and full-fat dairy.

I have been really excited about C15:0—an odd-chain saturated fat that improves mitochondrial function, dampens inflammation, and reverses metabolic dysfunction.

Large human studies link higher circulating C15:0 to significantly lower rates of heart disease and all-cause mortality.

I have taken large doses for the past several months and experienced a remarkable surge in focus and output.

I’ve written 20 research papers and more than a dozen book manuscripts this year, and filed more than a dozen groundbreaking patents.

In July we will launch our Health Coach app, a platform that combines personalized nutrition guidance with direct-to-consumer laboratory testing.

By contracting directly with national reference labs and eliminating third-party billing, most panels will cost at least 90% less than traditional physician-ordered tests, opening comprehensive biomarker tracking to virtually everyone.

Our app’s intuitive conversational interface will translate each result into plain English, flag the metrics that matter most, and integrate C15:0 intake targets alongside seed-oil-reduction guidance, turning complex data into clear, actionable steps for better long-term health.

9. Thanks so much for joining us.

Where can people find more info about your work, and also, how are your supplement line and health foods market doing?    

A: You can find everything at Mercola.com—articles, interviews, free reports, and direct access to my books, apps and products.

We’ve grown our supplement and food lines with one goal: to help you remove what harms and add what heals.

Every product is third-party tested and designed to meet real physiological needs—not trends.

The feedback has been humbling.

When people start feeling better—not from drugs, but from fixing their terrain—that’s when you know the mission is working.

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Thank you for reading this interview! Dr. Mercola’s work has been a huge inspiration of mine for many years. We are thrilled and honored that Dr. Mercola has read AltHealthWorks.com and cited our work over the years as well. 

If you’d like to check out more of Dr. Mercola’s work, don’t check out his website today!

 

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