Boundless Life The Perfect Approach For A Child's Healthy Gut, How To Help Your Body Make It's Own Natural Antidepressants, The Problem With Probiotics & More With Seed's Raja Dhir.
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Feb 15, 2024 Raja Dhir, co-founder of Seed and a microbiome science expert, dives into the critical role of gut health for both children and adults. He discusses how C-section births can affect an infant's microbiome and shares insights into effective probiotics like Bifidobacterium infantis. Raja emphasizes the connection between gut health and mental well-being, highlighting how a healthy microbiome can produce natural antidepressants. The conversation also touches on dietary impacts, innovative probiotic solutions, and the importance of microbial diversity for optimal health.
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Optimal Infant Microbiome Setup
- Prioritize vaginal birth, breastfeeding, and avoiding antibiotics for newborns.
- These factors contribute to a healthy infant microbiome dominated by Bifidobacterium infantis.
Role of *B. infantis*
- Bifidobacterium infantis is crucial for infant gut health, consuming HMOs and preventing pathogen growth.
- It trains the immune system and reduces risks of allergies, asthma, and excessive inflammation.
Carnivore Diet and Microbiome
- Carnivore diets create a massive deficit in the host microbiota.
- They shift the gut to a proteolytic state, negatively impacting metabolic and cardiovascular health.