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The Dr. Hyman Show

Fix Your Gut, Heal Almost Everything!

Mar 25, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, an expert in functional medicine, and Dr. Raja Dhir, a physician specializing in probiotics, explore the profound connection between gut health and overall well-being. They dive into leaky gut syndrome, revealing its ties to chronic diseases and the impacts of modern diets. They also discuss the importance of diverse probiotic strains and innovative approaches to enhance gut health. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for recovery, including dietary changes and the use of prebiotics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining gut health is crucial for overall well-being and can be affected by factors like environmental toxins, antibiotics, C-sections, and diet.
  • Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, can lead to immune responses and inflammation due to compromised gut lining from poor diet, antibiotics, and food additives.

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Gut Health Impacts Overall Well-Being

Maintaining gut health is crucial as it affects overall well-being. Factors such as environmental toxins, antibiotics, C-sections, and diet can disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome. Imbalances in the gut can cause inflammation, leading to various chronic illnesses like arthritis, asthma, and even mental health disorders.

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