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Are you tired of gut health advice that starts and ends with a supplement pill? In this episode, you’ll hear from microbiome educator, Anu Simh, about the science of the gut microbiome and how to boost your gut health naturally. She provides a clear, plant-forward roadmap to rebuilding your microbial diversity, including how to restore the gut after antibiotics.
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:30 – Why should we care about the gut microbiome?
3:30 – What are microbes?
5:00 – Plant forward diet, fiber and gut health
7:15 – How to create a healthy gut microbiome
8:45 – Gut microbiome research
10:00 – Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods
11:45 – What yogurt is good for gut health?
13:15 – Best foods for gut health
17:00 – Antibiotics and the gut microbiome
18:15 – Travellers’ diarrhea and Saccharomyces boulardii*
19:15 – Raw vs. cooked vegetables
20:30 – Are gut microbiome tests legitimate?
23:00 – Is the gut microbiome influenced by genetics?
* Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast that has been studied for digestive support, particularly during travel. Unlike bacterial probiotics, it is a yeast-based probiotic, which means it is not affected by antibiotics and is generally more stable in varying temperatures. This makes it a practical option to carry while traveling.
Gut Clarity Lab: https://oznq5xaaefus36q.krtra.com/t/4KXwiklyOJa4
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Referenced in the episode:
- American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research
- Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status
CREDITS:
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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