Exploration of the Arctic and Gut Microbiome

The podcast episode explores the journey of a chef, Mike King, as he kayaks along the west coast of Greenland, surviving on a diet of wild arctic food. His objective is to observe how his gut microbiome changes and adapts to this extreme diet. The episode also discusses the importance of the gut microbiome in overall health, as explained by Professor Tim Spector, an expert in the field. Tim Spector shares his belief that changing the quality of our diets, away from highly processed foods, can have a dramatic impact on reducing the risk of disease.