Join renowned microbiome scientist Dr. Jack Gilbert as he uncovers the fascinating links between gut health, metabolism, and mental wellness. He reveals how our 40 trillion gut microbes influence everything from inflammation to brain function. Learn why personalized nutrition might be the future of healthcare and the surprising potential of fecal transplants. Gilbert also discusses the intriguing relationship between exercise and microbiota, showcasing how physical activity can enhance gut health and overall well-being.
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Test Question Reconnection
Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Gilbert connected after Scher's son had a science test question about Gilbert's book, "Dirt is Good".
This prompted Scher to reconnect with Gilbert for the podcast interview.
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From Antarctica to the Gut
Dr. Gilbert's interest in the microbiome began in 1995, sparked by a textbook in his undergraduate years.
His journey led him from studying ice-forming bacteria in Antarctica to researching the human gut microbiome's role in surgical infections.
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Microbiome as Ecosystem
Healthy microbiomes share similar functional traits, like a diverse rainforest ecosystem.
Dysbiosis, an unhealthy microbiome, is like a fragmented rainforest, varying depending on the disease.
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Dr. Bret Scher interviews Dr. Jack Gilbert—renowned microbiome scientist, author of Dirt Is Good, and featured expert in the Netflix documentary Hack Your Health—to explore the profound connections between the microbiome, metabolism, mental health, and overall wellness.
Dr. Gilbert shares cutting-edge insights into how the 40 trillion microbes in our gut influence everything from inflammation to brain health, and how personalized strategies may hold the key to treating chronic illnesses and improving quality of life.
What You'll Learn
The role of the microbiome in metabolic and mental health
How diet and lifestyle shape your gut bacteria
Surprising links between exercise, mitochondria, and the microbiome
Emerging research on fecal transplants and their transformative potential
Why personalized nutrition might be the future of healthcare Experts Featured
Dr. Jack Gilbert
X: @gilbertjacka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackagilbert/
Gilbert Lab: https://gilbertlab.ucsd.edu/
Dirt is Good: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Good-Advantage-Childs-Developing/dp/1250132606
Hack Your Health: https://www.netflix.com/title/81436688
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