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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 Microbiota: Health, Longevity, and the Microbiome's Impact

This chapter explores the complex interplay between gut microbiota and health, emphasizing the role of butyrate in reducing inflammation and enhancing gut barrier function. It highlights innovative research on fecal transplants and the microbiome's influence on immune responses and mental health, including studies on the gut-brain axis. The chapter concludes with an examination of the potential for microbiome-targeted therapies in improving patient outcomes across various health conditions.

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