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Why is the Gut Microbiome Important? (Part #1) | Suzanne Devkota Ph.D

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Oct 25, 2022
Suzanne Devkota, Director of the Human Microbiome Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the ineffectiveness of fasting and other diets, importance of dietary fiber, concerns about 'leaky gut,' and potential harm of food additives. They explore the impact of a certain ingredient on the gut microbiome and highlight the significance of avoiding nitrates, adding fiber, and considering the food matrix. The chapter also discusses the influence of chemical additives, alcohol, and different fibers on the gut microbiome and addresses the topic of fecal transplants and sequencing in gut microbiome analysis.
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