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The video discusses the importance of a healthy microbiome and the functions it serves in the human body. The microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that carry out metabolic functions that the body cannot do on its own. They also produce essential vitamins and nutrients, and promote a healthy gut barrier. Chronic antibiotic use can disrupt the microbiome and lead to deficiencies. A diverse microbiome is important for overall health and can affect gut health, brain function, and metabolic health. The speaker, a scientist and nutritionist, became interested in studying the microbiome during her graduate studies and opened her own lab to explore her ideas. Though there is still much to learn, scientists are working to understand what constitutes a healthy microbiome.
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The episode discusses the human microbiome, including the number of microbes that live in and on our bodies, how it evolved, and the essential vitamins and nutrients microbes produce. It also covers the relationship between the microbiome and short chain fatty acids, environmental factors that influence microbial makeup, and fecal transplants. The importance of a diverse microbiome, an omnivorous diet, and the negative impact of over-sanitizing and endocrine disruptors is discussed, as well as probiotics and fermented foods’ roles in gut health. Finally, the episode covers what questions to ask a provider before taking an antibiotic and the primary components of a microbiome-friendly diet.
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The Human Microbiome: An Overview
The human body plays host to trillions of microbes that live both inside and on our skin. These microbes makeup what’s known as the human microbiome. Dr. Suzanne Devkota and Shawn Stevenson discuss the evolution of the human microbiome and unveil the vital role microbes play in our overall health.
The Evolution of the Human Microbiome
Over the years, the human microbiome has evolved from a time when humans lived in small groups that foraged for food, to present times where people live in urbanized areas with modern-day conveniences. Dr. Devkota reveals that our gut microbiome has also changed as our diets and lifestyles have shifted over time.
Microbial Production of Essential Vitamins
The human microbiome produces essential vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin K, that our bodies cannot make on their own. However, Dr. Devkota explains that if the microbiome becomes damaged, it can result in nutrient deficiencies.
Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Your Microbiome
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced by the microbiome and play a vital role in medication absorption, immune system function, and providing energy for the cells lining your colon. The relationship between your microbial makeup and SCFAs is an important factor in overall gut health.
Environmental Factors That Influence Your Microbial Makeup
Various factors, such as environmental exposures, diet, and medication use, can influence your microbial makeup. Dr. Devkota emphasizes the importance of having a diverse microbiome and adds that cohabitation with others can impact its makeup.
The Role of Diet in Microbial Health
Dr. Devkota highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy and diverse microbiome by consuming an omnivorous diet. Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods may increase the microbial diversity in your gut, leading to better gut health.
Negative Behaviors That Alter Your Microbiome
Over-sanitizing and overusing antibiotics are some of the behaviors that can have a negative impact on the health of your microbiome. Dr. Devkota explains that these behaviors can lead to long-term gut dysbiosis, making you more susceptible to illness.
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Dr. Devkota explains the three critical things you should look for when choosing a probiotic. She also emphasizes the role of fermented foods in promoting the health of your microbiome.
The Hygiene Hypothesis
The hygiene hypothesis is the idea that our overly sanitized environment has led to an increase in autoimmune diseases and allergies. Dr. Devkota reveals that endocrine disruptors can get stored in fat cells, leading to more significant complications down the line.
Conclusion
Maintaining a healthy microbiome is essential for overall health and vitality. With the insights shared by Dr. Devkota and Shawn Stevenson, it’s evident that the best way to maintain a healthy microbial makeup is by adopting specific dietary habits, reducing exposure to harmful toxins, and avoiding behaviors that can damage the microbiome. By doing so, you promote good gut health, which is vital for the optimal functioning of various body systems.
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The Truth About DIET & The MICROBIOME | Dr. Suzanne Devkota & Shawn Stevenson
In this episode, you’ll discover:
*The number of microbes that live in and on our bodies.
*How the human microbiome evolved over time.
*Essential vitamins and nutrients our microbes produce.
*How damaging your microbiome can result in nutrient deficiencies.
*The relationship between the microbiome and short chain fatty acids.
*How Dr. Devkota became interested in studying the microbiome.
*Which environmental factors influence your microbial makeup.
*The importance of having a diverse microbiome.
*What impact cohabitation has on the microbiome.
*How a fecal transplant works and which conditions it can treat.
*Why an omnivorous diet is beneficial for microbes.
*Behaviors that can alter your microbiome negatively.
*How over-sanitizing negatively impacts the health of our society.
*What the hygiene hypothesis is.
*How endocrine disruptors can get stored in fat cells.
*Three main things you should look for in a probiotic.
*The role of fermented foods in gut health.
*What to ask your provider before taking an antibiotic.
*The main components of a microbiome friendly diet.
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