Actor The Rock said that for many years he has suffered from unexplained intestinal problems and was worried that the illness would affect his work.

On The Mark Hyman Show on June 11, actor Dwayne Johnson (nicknamed The Rock) talked with Dr. Mark Hyman about his diagnosis and recovery. Hyman is also the person who recently helped the actor with his treatment. The Rock said he had been to many places for medical examination but no one could find the cause of his frequent digestive problems. Therefore, the artist has not been able to completely cure the disease.

The Rock told his former agent and longtime partner, Ari Emanuel, about his condition in late 2023. At the time, the actor felt confused because he was physically fine but internally unstable. Emanuel suggested he see Dr. Hyman, who specializes in functional medicine. After that, The Rock and Hyman had an online consultation.

According to The Institute for Functional Medicine, this is an approach that helps patients systematically identify and address the root causes of imbalance and health effects.

The Rock on Dr. Hyman’s talk show on June 11. Photo: YouTube/ Mark Hyman MD The Fast & Furious star began treatment in early 2024, around the same time he was preparing to launch the Final Boss campaign for the WrestleMania 40 wrestling season. At the same time, he was busy with many film schedules such as participating in promoting Red One and Moana 2 , and filming a new project The Smashing Machine . “At that time, I was about to enter a period of working non-stop for 9 months. I was thinking: ‘How do I get through this when my stomach is not okay? I can’t even digest food,’” he said. Finally, the doctor found the cause after giving The Rock many tests. Previously, the actor had used many courses of antibiotics that affected the intestinal microflora, causing a deficiency of Akkermansia bacteria – a type that covers the intestinal mucosa, has anti-inflammatory functions and prevents leaky gut syndrome.

The actor said he is healthier now than he has been in years thanks to his perseverance in treatment. On the show, he decided to talk about his treatment to help raise awareness about health issues that are often overlooked or misunderstood. He also agreed with Dr. Hyman’s view that men are less concerned about their health and rarely go to the hospital for check-ups because they do not want to appear weak.

“For us men, true power begins with understanding ourselves. Sometimes, getting a physical check-up is a wise move,” the artist’s talk show introduction on Instagram reads .

The Rock at the “Moana 2” movie promotion event in the UK in 2024. Photo: Lapresse

The Rock is coming back to the big screen with The Smashing Machine , scheduled to hit theaters on October 3. In the film, he plays mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr, opposite actress Emily Blunt. According to the Hollywood Reporter , to play the famous fighter, The Rock sat for hours while the crew

fitted him with prosthetic body parts and changed his signature voice to an Ohio accent – Mark Kerr’s hometown. In June 2024, the actor injured his elbow while performing many dangerous punching scenes. In addition to movies, the artist also does business and is active on social networks. Recently, The Rock often posts videos promoting the men’s cosmetics brand he founded, and photos of his daily life with family, relatives and friends on his personal page. The Rock’s Instagram now has nearly 400 million followers, with each video getting millions of views. In January, he made headlines when he filmed a scene where his two daughters Jasmine, 10, and Tia, seven, were applying makeup , a video that has been viewed more than 390 million times on Instagram .

Trailer “The Smashing Machine” (2025). Video: A24 Dwayne Johnson , 53 years old, is a top Hollywood actor. He is famous for his muscular, super-strong roles in the Fast & Furious series , San Andreas (2015), Skyscraper (2018). According to Forbes , the actor has repeatedly topped the list of the world’s highest-paid actors. He used to be a famous wrestler, winning 10 world championships before entering Hollywood. Until now, he still competes but not regularly. In 2012, he married singer Lauren Hashian, with whom he has two daughters, Jasmine and Tia. The actor also has a daughter with his ex-wife, producer Dany Garcia, named Simone Alexandra Johnson. Simone, 24, is now following in her father’s footsteps as a wrestler under the name Ava Raine, debuting in 2022.