Dr. Bret Scher interviews Dr. Jack Gilbert—renowned microbiome scientist, author of Dirt Is Good, and featured expert in the Netflix documentary Hack Your Health—to explore the profound connections between the microbiome, metabolism, mental health, and overall wellness.
Dr. Gilbert shares cutting-edge insights into how the 40 trillion microbes in our gut influence everything from inflammation to brain health, and how personalized strategies may hold the key to treating chronic illnesses and improving quality of life.
What You'll Learn
The role of the microbiome in metabolic and mental health
How diet and lifestyle shape your gut bacteria
Surprising links between exercise, mitochondria, and the microbiome
Emerging research on fecal transplants and their transformative potential
Why personalized nutrition might be the future of healthcare
Experts Featured
Dr. Jack Gilbert
X: @gilbertjacka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackagilbert/
Gilbert Lab: https://gilbertlab.ucsd.edu/
Dirt is Good: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Good-Advantage-Childs-Developing/dp/1250132606
Hack Your Health: https://www.netflix.com/title/81436688
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About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
