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233. Anders Corbett: On “Crafting” Your Gut Microbiome, Probiotics, Leaky Gut & Hormone Optimization

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Jan 9, 2026

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Anders Corbett

In this engaging discussion, Anders Corbett, CEO of Craft Microbiome and former elite rower, shares insights on the powerful effects of gut microbiomes. He explains how specific bacterial strains can boost performance and even reduce risks of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Anders dives into the art of culturing personalized gut bacteria, banking them for recovery, and the fascinating connections between gut health and longevity. Plus, he highlights real-life successes from patients with chronic conditions, showcasing the potential of tailored probiotics.

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Microbiome Can Drive Major Physiological Shifts

The gut microbiome can be intentionally engineered to change physiology and performance.
Anders Corbett reports dramatic effects like 25 pounds of muscle gain in one month from targeted probiotics.

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Bacteria Can Unlock Growth Hormone Pathways

Specific bacterial strains can unblock growth and hormone pathways.
Lactobacillus reuteri and similar strains may restore growth-hormone-related signaling and enhance muscle growth.

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Lyme Patient Regains Hormones And Fitness

A Lyme patient who lost gut bacteria from prolonged antibiotics recovered testosterone and athleticism after targeted probiotics.
Anders cultured Lactobacillus strains that raised the friend's testosterone into the 800s and restored activity.

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Anders' background from athlete to microbiome founder

01:31 • 4min

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How gut bacteria influence growth and muscle

05:50 • 5min

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Translating microbiome findings into performance gains

11:13 • 5min

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Stool testing, profiling and the 'menu' approach

16:18 • 52sec

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Banking and restoring personal bacteria after antibiotics

17:10 • 2min

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Case studies: Lyme patient and testosterone recovery

18:40 • 4min

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Culturing process: from sample to freeze-dried probiotic

22:40 • 4min

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Athlete work: LeBron, UFC and performance monitoring

26:34 • 4min

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Targeting gut issues for everyday people

30:33 • 7min

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Practical protocol for repopulating the gut

37:48 • 4min

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Treating severe dysbiosis and chronic gut conditions

41:34 • 6min

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Real-world results: skin, hair and inflammation improvements

47:12 • 11min

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Monitoring over time, AI, and storing young microbiomes

58:25 • 4min

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Microbiome links to longevity and centenarians

01:02:44 • 2min

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Mitigating neurodegenerative risk via microbiome surveillance

01:05:00 • 4min

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Future: app-driven personalized probiotic prescriptions

01:08:36 • 13min

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Virome, phages and modeling microbiome interactions

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Emeran Mayer's "The Gut-Brain Connection" explores the intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and the brain, highlighting its impact on mental and physical health. The book delves into the bidirectional communication pathways between the gut and the brain, explaining how gut health influences brain function and vice versa. Mayer discusses the role of the gut microbiome in various conditions, including depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through diet, lifestyle, and other interventions. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the gut-brain axis and its implications for overall well-being.

The woman who lived to 118 years old had one remarkable characteristic that scientists couldn’t ignore; her gut microbiome resembled that of a 35-year-old. I’m here today with Anders Corbett, CEO of Craft Microbiome, unpacking the science of banking your young bacteria before age-related decline sets in, and how specific bacterial strains are now being correlated to neurodegenerative diseases years before symptoms appear. Your genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s may not be your destiny at all.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro of Show

02:03 Anders Corbett’s Background

09:27 How Does Your Gut Bacteria Make Your Muscles Stronger?

16:32 Analysing Gut Bacteria Procedure and Treatment

26:27 Addressing the Symptoms

30:38 Working with NBA and Elite Athletes

36:57 Crafting Your Microbiome (on Your Own Goals)

40:07 Where to Start (When You Have Gut Inflammation)?

48:49 Treating Children’s Skin Diseases

57:09 Successful Patients’ Cases

1:05:36 Mitigating the Risks of Neurodegenerative Diseases

1:08:44 What’s Next for Craft Microbiome?

1:13:30 Restoring Healthy Physiology

1:18:26 Where to Start on Your Health Journey?

1:23:52 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?

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