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#283 ‒ Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Gut Health Debate: Sweeteners and Microbiome

This chapter explores the significance of gut health, emphasizing high-fiber diets and the controversial role of artificial sweeteners. It examines the varying impacts of these sweeteners on gut microbiome and individual health, particularly in relation to weight loss and metabolic health. The discussion highlights the complexities of cultivating beneficial bacterial strains like Akkermansia and the scientific challenges associated with probiotic production.

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