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The Genius Life
81: Fighting Candida and Yeast Overgrowth and Eating for Your Mycobiome | Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD
Nov 27, 2019
59:54
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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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- Gut health and brain health have a bidirectional relationship, with imbalances in the microbiome potentially leading to conditions like autism and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and exercising can support a balanced gut-brain axis and overall brain health.
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The Link Between Gut Health, Microbiome, and Brain Health
Dr. Ghanum discusses the bidirectional relationship between gut health, microbiome, and brain health. He explains that the gut and brain communicate with each other and can influence various aspects of mental well-being. Dr. Ghanum highlights research indicating links between imbalances in the microbiome, inflammation, and conditions like autism and neurodegenerative diseases. He also mentions the impact of stress reduction, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in supporting a balanced gut-brain axis and overall brain health.
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