351: How to know if you have a leaky gut | Gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, M.D.

Marvin Singh, M.D.: “70% of our immune system sits in our gut microbiome. It’s silly not to look at that when you're looking at your whole health.” 

Singh, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new science of caring for your gut, plus:

- What is precision health care (02:12)

- Five lab tests for gut heath assessment (03:27)

- What you need to know before getting a colonoscopy (24:26)

- How to tell you have issues with the integrity of your gut lining (29:23)

- The ultimate food list for gut health & overall well-being (31:51)

Referenced in the episode:

- Singh's book, Rescue Your Health.

- BiomeFX.

- mbg Podcast episode #22, with Mark Hyman, M.D.

- Nutrigenomix.

- An article explaining how 23AndMe was not accurate in giving results for BRCA gene.

- 3x4 Genetics.

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