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81. Dr. Zain Kassam: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Brain, Weight, and Longevity

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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Gut Health and Metabolic Balance

This chapter examines the vital role of gut bacteria in metabolic health, focusing on how probiotics and butyrate influence weight loss and satiety. It discusses the historical shift in understanding peptic ulcer disease, critiques the use of proton pump inhibitors, and emphasizes the importance of diet in managing gut health. Additionally, the chapter explores bacterial overgrowth, its implications, and the promising effects of the probiotic strain DSO-1 in restoring gut microbiome balance after antibiotic use.

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