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Gut microbiome in inflammatory and metabolic diseases | Suzanne Devkota, PhD

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Jun 26, 2023
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Suzanne Devkota
What can gut microbes tell us about food allergies, bloating, IBD, obesity, and heart disease? Microbiome researcher Suzanne Devkota explores how diet, early-life exposures, and even food additives may shape this complex ecosystem. The conversation also ventures into microbes and fat cells, appetite signals, fermented foods, and the limits of probiotics.
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Microbiome vs Microbiota Explained

  • The microbiome includes all microbes on and in our bodies, not just bacteria.
  • Bacteria get most focus because they are most numerous, mainly in the colon.
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Early Microbiome Dynamism

  • The early life microbiome is highly dynamic and educates the immune system.
  • Shifts then become smoother after puberty but perturbations can still occur.
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Healthy Microbiome is Unclear

  • We don't yet know exactly what constitutes a healthy microbiome due to high individual variability.
  • Each person ideally uses themselves as a control to track changes over time.
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