The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance How to Heal Your Gut: Exploring the Latest Bacterial Science and New Treatments – Vincent Pedre, M.D. : 1037
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Apr 4, 2023 Dr. Vincent Pedre, a board-certified internist and founder of Happy Gut Life, dives into the crucial role of gut health. He explains how excessive sugar leads to insulin resistance by upsetting the microbiome. Dr. Pedre discusses the importance of balanced gut bacteria, emphasizing that more diversity isn't always better. He highlights how processed foods contribute to inflammation and offers insights on the gut's impact on various body systems. Healing begins in the kitchen, and personalized diets are key to revitalizing health.
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Diversity and Disease
- Decreased microbial diversity is linked to a rise in chronic degenerative diseases.
- This includes inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Diabetes and Microbiome
- Diabetes is not simply caused by beta-cell exhaustion, as traditionally thought.
- The microbiome fuels increased insulin production, leading to resistance, obesity, and pancreatic strain.
Sugar's Impact on Gut and Insulin
- Excess sugar promotes yeast growth, increasing sugar cravings via mycotoxins.
- It alters gut bacteria, disrupting insulin signaling and contributing to diabetes.
