Let's Gut Real - Easy to Digest Nutrition Science

Dr. Heather Finley is a Registered Dietitian nutritionist specializing in functional and integrative approaches to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms and mood issues by addressing the root cause and addressing nutritional, lifestyle and stress related factors. Heather created her in-person and virtual nutrition practice, Nourish Functional Health to provide personalized nutrition and wellness solutions using cutting edge science alongside evidence based medical nutrition therapy. Heather niched down to gastrointestinal issues due to her own journey with GI issues and anxiety that for years was confusing and frustrating. Heather turned one of her biggest struggles into her passion and has helped hundreds of individuals find relief from gastrointestinal issues and live their best lives symptom free with her integrative and personalized approach. Heather lives in Coppell, TX with her husband Dave and daughter Charlotte. We talk about: How nutrition isn't the ONLY thing that influences gut issues How sleep effects gut health How people can improve their sleep for digestive health How the gut and the brain are connected, and how it ties to mood How gut health effects mood Nutrition Myths: Can nutrition 'treat' anxiety? Can probiotics treat anxiety? How a rigid, restricted diet can do more damage than good How food fears can precipitate gut symptoms Gut-brain reactions – and how to relax those stressful reactions To learn more about Heather's work, you can follow her on Instagram @gutbrain.nutrition, learn more about her counselling services and online course!

Dr. Ali Rezaie is a gastroenterologist and epidemiologist out of Los Angeles California who practices in and researches irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and does population-based data analysis. He runs the Rezaie Lab out of Cedars Sinai and has published over 60 research articles in peer-reviewed journals including Gastroenterology, American Journal of Gastroenterology, Digestive Diseases and Sciences and Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology. His works have been cited more than 4,000 times by other scientific journals. Dr. Rezaie serves as the associate editor of the Journal of Digestive Disease and Sciences. He also trained in my home province in both Calgary and Edmonton where I've worked – so I feel like we're connected in that way! Dr. Ali Rezaie and I discuss: What is SIBO? The most common causes of SIBO Phases of digestion What tests are evidence-based for SIBO? What are the benefits and limitations of small bowel cultures versus hydrogen and methane breath testing How is SIBO diagnosed Where science is going to diagnose SIBO Is stool testing an appropriate test for SIBO? How do you respond when someone says 'SIBO isn't a real diagnosis' What are some current challenges with SIBO diagnosis and what research is needed? Why we need biomarkers for subtypes of IBS Current therapies to treat SIBO How should someone struggling with digestive issues who maybe think they have SIBO get started Stay up to date on his work on Twitter @AliRezaieMD or through The Rezaie Research Lab.

Kristina Campbell, a science and medical writer from Victoria, Canada, is co-author of Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health, and author of The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook. She covers the field of microbiome science and gut health, aiming to cut through the hype. Her work has appeared in online and print media throughout Europe and North America, and she currently holds the position of contributing editor at Microbiome Times. Kristina and I discuss: The difference between gut microbiome and gut microbiota What do you think is the single most important thing people can do to take care of the gut microbiota? How does nutrition impact the gut microbiota? Kristina's cookbook Clues as to what fibre does in the gut microbiota and how to feed them What are the things the media gets wrong about the gut microbiota? Why the term 'healthy gut microbiota' needs to be used with caution What can people look forward to in terms of science trends around the gut microbiota in 2020? Drug development aspects of probiotics Next-generation probiotics – probiotics harvested from the human gut that are used as a regulated prescription drug Live bugs as medicines – how this will change the prescription drug landscape & nutrition landscape Diet + drug (probiotic) combinations to treat health conditions What should people be cautious of in the gut microbiota space (fecal microbiota transplant, gut microbiota testing) How to keep up-to-date on gut microbiota interventions Stay up to date on her work by signing up for her newsletter at bykriscampbell.com or follow her on Twitter @bykriscampbell

Dragana Skokovic Sunjic is a clinical pharmacist and the leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics in Canada and the US. As the author of the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Supplements for both Canada and the US, she has spoken around the world on the latest evidence for the use of probiotics. This week, Andrea interviews Dragana on the most up-to-date evidence on probiotics. Spoiler alert: It's not enough to say 'pick a probiotic with at least 10 billion bacteria!' We discuss: what impacts your gut microbiota from a pharmaceutical perspective what probiotics are why patients are taking probiotics, and what health care providers need to discuss with their patients about probiotics why we should start thinking about probiotics like drugs - they're not just natural health products anymore! matching the right strain of bacteria to the right condition how to pick the RIGHT probiotic where to find up to date evidence on probiotics To access the probiotic chart visit www.probioticchart.ca in Canada and www.usprobioticguide.com in the US. Or download the app by searching 'probiotic guide'. Learn more about the Alliance for Education on Probiotics at www.aeprobio.com

Andrea Hardy, RD introduces you to her new podcast, Let's Gut Real. She touches on how the podcast started, and focuses on the basics of understanding YOUR gut microbiota, and how to take care of it. She Discusses: what is the gut microbiota? what are the components of the gut microbiota? "test your gut microbiota quiz" what does the gut microbiota do for us? how are disease and the gut microbiota related? can we harness the power of the gut microbiota to prevent or treat disease? what things help or hinder our gut microbiota? how do you take care of your gut microbiota - what is evidence based and what isn't 3 easy tips to take care of your gut microbiota Resources Andrea's TedX Talk - Quit Killing Human Connection with Science - How to Make Patient Care Meaningful Work with a gut health dietitian or learn more on our blog at www.ignitenutrition.ca Learn more about Andrea at www.andreahardyrd.com