In this episode of Mind Body Peak Performance, Nick Urban sits down with Dr. Nick Bitz, an Ayurvedic doctor, to explore the frontier of gut health. They uncover the full spectrum of microbiome support—far beyond probiotics—and how our coevolution with microbes influences physical, cognitive, and emotional health.

Meet our guest

Dr. Nick Bitz is a Naturopathic Physician with a specialty in Ayurvedic medicine. As Senior VP of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, he bridges ancient healing systems with modern science. His expertise spans nootropics, anti-aging, herbology, and dietary supplements.

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Key takeaways

The different categories of microbiome support—beyond just probiotics and prebiotics
Why humans depend on a diverse ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi
How Ayurvedic wisdom aligns with modern gut science
Tips for choosing effective probiotic supplements
The gut-brain axis and how it shapes mood, cognition, and nervous system health

Links

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2scaTT54T4
Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/119

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#119 Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, Synbiotics, & a Fully Bioharmonized Gut | Dr. Nick Bitz @Neurohacker