The Probiotic Puzzle: Myths and Mechanisms

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed.

• His background and how he got into the field. (3:07)
• How science is more objective than any other discipline. (6:15)
• Meshing translational science with traditional science. (9:35)
• The state of affairs with consumer health today: Breaking the myths in the current space. (14:30)
• What got him excited about getting into the field of the microbiome? (20:45)
• Understanding the field of microbiome science. (30:11)
• How EVERYTHING affects the microbiome and why human intervention is a two-way street. (36:21)
• How we can potentially reverse food allergies. (47:09)
• Understanding the vaginal microbiome and the groundbreaking science in the field. (50:27)
• Are there things you can do to strengthen your gut lining permeability? (58:08)
• The importance of being critical when it comes to scientific research. (1:06:30)
• Can you inherit the microbiota of people you live in close quarters with?  (1:09:27)
• The common myths surrounding probiotics. (1:14:37)
• The critical work SeedLabs is currently doing. (1:27:05)
• The microbiome connection to sports performance. The fine line between hard work and overtraining. (1:31:44)
• The fascinating story of his dogs and their link to the woolly mammoth. (1:36:15)
• Why they believe in taking a hard science approach + their next big ventures. (1:54:00)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Seed (@seed)  Instagram
• Raja (@wildraja)  Instagram
• Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• seed.com/mindpump **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
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