Gastrointestinal health, metabolic health, and fertility are all linked. The gut microbiome impacts other microbiomes in the body, which can then impact the ability to conceive. Our gut microbiomes are becoming less diverse through modern farming practices and the consumption of processed foods. Dr. Robin Rose and Ben Grynol discuss how gut microbiome testing can determine underlying factors of gastrointestinal distress and the lifestyle changes that can help address symptoms and even aid fertility.
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π What Robin Rose, MD, & Ben Grynol discuss:
(08:05) β Gastrointestinal issues are associated with metabolic health issues
(08:56) β Many people lack gut microbiome diversity
(15:24) β Infertility in some people has links to the gut microbiome
(30:56) β PCOS and gut dysbiosis share a connection thatβs still being researched
(32:26) β Restoring gut and metabolic health may help alleviate PCOS symptoms
(34:44) β Metagenomic testing assesses gut health
(39:47) β Gut health often requires balanced macronutrient intake
(49:14) β Regenerative farming practices could help us get more quality nutrients
(54:57) β Eliminating dairy and gluten may ease gastrointestinal symptoms
(56:29) β Sleep quality and quantity also inform gut health
Transcript & Show Notes
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