Understanding Gut Health and Diet

Even if you don’t happen to have noticeable digestive issues, focusing on taking care of your gut’s microbiome can have a big impact on your overall health. In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree explore dietary factors, supplements, and other measures for supporting optimal GI health.

 

During this episode you’ll learn about:

• Bacteriophages and gut bacteria [2:47]
• Chronic gut problems [3:30]
  • Gut imbalances [4:12]
• Plant lectins and your gut [4:51]
• Bacterial overgrowth [5:55]
  • Antibiotics [6:10]
  • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) [6:28]
  • Herbs for gut health [7:00]
• Underlying causes for SIBO [7:42]
  • Gut motility disruptions [8:10]
  • Dysbiosis [9:02]
• Berberine supplements [9:47]
• Acupuncture and gut health [11:05]
• Low FODMAP diets [12:13]
  • Uses for chronic bloating [12:45]
  • Need to address underlying symptoms in gut [13:33]
  • Elimination diets [14:28]
• Gut health tests [16:16]
  • Can help an individual get better understanding of their gut [17:14]
• Gluten-free diets [17:57]
  • Avoiding corn, wheat, dairy, so, egg, and sugar [18:03]
  • Celiac disease [18:32]
• Community Questions [20:38]
  • What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut? [20:46]
    • Bloating, gas, acid reflux, and discomfort [20:57]
    • Skin problems, joint aches, and brain fog [21:22]
    • Getting a stool sample test for microbiome [22:50]
  • How can I clean up my gut? [24:24]
    • Fasting and anti-microbials for the gut [24:51]
    • Plant-based proteins and MediClear Plus for your gut [26:02]
    • Bone broth [27:08]
    • Collagen powders [28:08]
  • Acne breakouts and your gut [29:19]
    • Taking care of your gut may help with acne [29:50]
    • Refined carbohydrates and your gut [30:05]
    • Antibiotics [30:38]
      
      

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Six Tips for a Healthy Gut
• The Importance of Your Gastrointestinal Health
• Is Coffee Good For Gut Motility?
• Snack (Or Sip) Your Way to A Healthy Gut
• 5 Spices For a Healthy Gut
• The Non-Deprivational Detox That Offers Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, and Botanicals

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