The Jesse Chappus Show 676: Fix the Microbiome: The Key to Gut Health Isn't Diversity, It's Actually This... | Mary Ruddick
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Ruddick, an ancestral nutritionist and experiential anthropologist, dives deep into the microbiome's complexities. She challenges the myth that diversity is paramount, highlighting the importance of specific birth microbes instead. Mary discusses the implications of C-sections on microbial health and offers strategies for repopulating essential microbes. She emphasizes healing through glyconutrients, balancing dietary fibers, and the role of early childhood practices. Plus, she reveals practical tips for fostering gut health while navigating modern challenges.
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Quality Over Diversity In Microbiomes
- Microbiome health depends more on which microbes are present than simple diversity metrics.
- 'Diversity' studies were biased by sewer-based comparisons and miss functional importance.
Get A GI-MAP To Guide Treatment
- Test the colon mucosa with a GI-MAP to detect mucosal collapse and mucin-eating microbes.
- Use results to guide feeding, biofilm work, or targeted antagonists rather than blind protocols.
Birth Microbes Are Endangered
- Humans are born with ~200 key birth microbes that are declining across generations.
- Modern births now often transfer only a handful, creating vulnerability in populations.
