The Genius Life 81: Fighting Candida and Yeast Overgrowth and Eating for Your Mycobiome | Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD
Nov 27, 2019
Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD, author of Total Gut Balance, discusses the impact of fungal overgrowth on health, the interactions between bacteria and fungi, the benefits of apple cider vinegar, Lebanese food, and mushrooms. They explore non-dietary approaches to support the microbiome and debate the effects of artificial sweeteners. The guest emphasizes the potential for quick Candida and fungal rebalance and discusses finding joy in helping people through scientific work.
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The Mycobiome
- The human microbiome consists of both bacteria and fungi.
- Dr. Ghannoum's research focuses on the often-overlooked fungal component, the mycobiome.
Antibiotics and Fungal Overgrowth
- Antibiotics kill good bacteria, allowing fungi like Candida to overgrow.
- Dr. Ghannoum's early research on rabbits showed this effect, similar to thrush in women taking tetracycline.
Size Matters for Fungi
- Fungi are larger than bacteria.
- Although less numerous in the gut, fungi's size significantly impacts their role.