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💬  When it comes to improving your health, what comes to mind first? Working on your muscles? Improving your gut? What about strengthening your BONES?⚡Bone health is massively overlooked by most people - and yet it has such a huge impact on how you feel, how much pain you experience and whether you’ll age gracefully or not.⚡That’s why I’ve brought on Belinda Beck, founder of the Bone Clinic - who’ll help us understand the importance of bone health, and what you can do to improve yours today. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ The biggest signs of poor bone health - and how to strengthen them➡︎ How bone is an alive and  highly metabolic tissue➡︎ Why fears about weight-lifting in children are overblown➡︎ What  Wolff’s Law teaches us about maintaining healthy bones lifelong➡︎ Why some exercises are simply not enough for bone health➡︎ Why bone health is so closely linked to risk of death#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #MedicalScience, #BoneStrength, #BoneHealth, #Fitness,Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction(0:42) Why you should care about your bone health(1:45) Signs your bone health isn’t optimal(2:40) How to strengthen your bones(4:08) The biology of bones and how they change through life(7:36) Why children CAN lift weights for bone health(9:03) Should babies be doing acrobatics?(12:23) Can weights help you gain bone density?(15:01) Bone health in perimenopause and menopause(17:20) Is walking enough for healthy bones?(19:05) Can too much exercise cause bone issues?(23:35) Should you screen for bone health?(28:40) Why bone health is linked to risk of death(31:48) Is it ever too late to fix your bones?(34:08) How active is our bone as a tissue?(36:34) Fizzy drinks and bones: Fact or fiction?(38:51) The role of collagen supplements🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5🔥  Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajanWebsite: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

Dr Rekha Kumar, an endocrinologist specializing in metabolic and hormone health, explains how GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine and culture. She explores risks of overreliance versus lifestyle, the return of thin-era aesthetics, impacts on menopause and fertility, weight-regain and long-term treatment debates, the rise of gray-market peptides, and how oral formulations could change access.

💬 We’re getting so much wrong about fertility. What causes infertility, how long does the fertile window stay open, how important is the man in the equation? Fortunately, we have a world-leading expert to clear everything up.⚡ Dr Lucky Sekhon is a board certified OBGYN and fertility expert - and has benefitted from IVF herself. She’s also the author of a new book called Lucky Egg - a guide to help people struggling with their fertility.⚡ Together they debunk fertility myths, explore a better way to track ovulation, how to prepare for treatments like IVF, whether you should consider freezing your eggs or sperm - and more!🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How to track ovulation effectively (and how much sex to have)➡︎ If fitness trackers and ovulation strips are worth your money➡︎ At what age you should be freezing your eggs and sperm➡︎  How a man’s health impacts pregancy and the health of the baby➡︎ Why IVF is so misunderstood - and how to actually approach it#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #MedicalScience, #Fertility, #FertileWindow, #IVFDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction(1:26) Fundamental truths about fertility(3:07) The fertility window(6:01) How to maximise the fertile window(9:05) Apps and devices; best ways to track fertility(15:05) Mistakes when tracking ovulation(18:47) Egg freezing and protective measures(24:35) Fertility impact of a father’s health(28:19) Diet, sleep and stress management(33:16) Protecting your child’s future(37:44) Biggest fertility lies(39:42) What you don’t know about IVF(48:28) How weight-loss drugs impact fertility🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5🔥  Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.Buy Lucky’s book, The Lucky Egg, here: https://linkly.link/2TYtU 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan  Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

💬Your oral microbiome is directly tied to your gut and overall health. You can fix many health problems by starting in the mouth - and this episode is a guide on how to do exactly that.⚡Dr. Karan speaks to Dr Victoria Sampson, an award winning functional dentist and founder of THS Labs. Together they explore the science of the oral microbiome, and how you can better look after your teeth and oral health.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How poor oral health is linked to diabetes, heart disease, dementia and more!➡︎ Why you should avoid high strength mouthwash at all costs➡︎ Why xylitol gum might be your new favourite hack for mouth health➡︎  Whether techniques like tongue scraping and oil pulling are worth your time➡︎ The impact of dental work, from fillings to whitening, on oral health#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #MedicalScience, #OralHealth ,#OralMicrobiome, #MouthHealth,Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction(02:06) Why your oral microbiome is so important for health(03:01) How are you damaging your oral microbiome?(04:52) The functional benefits of eating good food(07:41) When to use (and avoid) mouthwash(10:40) What you should ask your dentist tomorrow(15:41) Why poor oral health is linked to systemic diseases(18:57) How Alzheimer’s is also linked to the mouth(21:37) How poor breathing habits influence your microbiome(25:11) The role of the nasal microbiome(27:19) Cheap starter kit for improved oral health(30:53) Why xylitol gum is so effective(33:21) Are probiotic lozenges or mouthwashes any good?(38:49) Does Victoria recommend oil pulling for mouth hygiene?(41:59) Biological dentistry and the safety of dental cosmetics(47:16) The danger of metals in fillings🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Buy my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5🔥  Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan  Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

⚡In this episode, Dr. Karan sits down with IBS dietitian Kirsten Jackson to break down the complexities of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Kirsten, who has firsthand experience with IBS, explains the gut-brain connection, the role of the microbiome, and why IBS is often misunderstood.💬 They dive into different IBS types, dietary interventions like the low FODMAP diet, and practical tips for managing symptoms. Learn how stress, sleep, and mental health impact IBS, and get actionable advice to take control of your gut health.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ What exactly IBS is and why it's not just a gut problem➡︎ How the gut-brain connection impacts IBS symptoms➡︎ The role of the microbiome in IBS and how it can affect your health➡︎  The truth behind the low FODMAP diet and how it can help manage IBS➡︎ Practical tips for managing IBS with diet, lifestyle, and mental health strategies#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #MedicalScience #IBS #guthealth #irritablebowelsyndrome Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction and Defining Irritable Bowel Syndrome(3:54) Diagnosis Challenges and Subtypes of IBS(8:58) The Low FODMAP Diet: Explanation and Process(15:04) Long Term Diet Management and Mental Health(19:54) IBS Connections to Women's Health and Hormones(29:56) Lifestyle Fundamentals and Supplement Use(38:26) Practical Self Assessment and Closing Thoughts🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan  Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye, shares her expertise on vaginal health and the importance of the vaginal microbiome. Discover why douching can be harmful and how dietary habits influence vaginal well-being. She discusses the risks of sexual health on fertility and the connection between gut health and the vaginal microbiome. Valentina also highlights the significance of personalized screenings and safe grooming practices, while advocating for better product safety in the femtech industry.

⚡ Knowing or learning another language has been shown to reduce the risk of getting dementia. The words we use influence the way we view things like healthcare and death. And the language of food is a treasure trove of history that holds stories of our culture and heritage.💬 That’s why digital journalist and creator Sophia Smith-Galer is so passionate about the subject. She has an online series called ‘Eatamology’ and is the author of ‘How To Kill A Language’, an exploration of how languages die out, and how we can revive them.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How languages are going extinct at a rapid rate - and why we should save them➡︎ The deep connection between the language of food and culture➡︎ How language learning can connect you to your ancestral roots➡︎  Why being bilingual broadens your vocal abilities➡︎ How AI is changing the way we speak and the words we use📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:32) Why languages need to be preserved(04:28) The “eatamology” of food language(09:28) Why Brits should learn another language(12:45) The anatomical advantages of being bilingual(20:32) How medical terminology shapes our understanding of death and illness(29:22) The natural evolution of language & AI’s influence(35:45) How AI is harming trust online📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Sophia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasgaler/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasmithgaler Website: https://sophiasmithgaler.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ I asked you to send in your questions about FIBRE - and you really delivered! In this AMA I tackle your burning questions about one of the most important - and underhyped - nutrients for your health.💬 Everything from the best fibre sources to include in your diet, to actionable advice on fibre intake, dosage and timing - my producer Ollie Guillou and I cover a wide range of fantastic questions from you. Plus everything you wanted to know about my new supplement LOAM.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ The best sources of soluble and insoluble fibre (and why beans are king)➡︎ How to avoid constipation and have perfect poops➡︎ How to easily add more fibre variety to your diet➡︎  Fibre’s role in clearing microplastics and nasties from your gut➡︎ Why LOAM was created - and how it differs from normal fibre supplements#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #Fibre #LOAM #Supplements #Microbiome #GutHealth #Nutrition #MedicalScienceDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:05) Isn't fibre just vegetables?(01:49) What’s the point in sweetcorn?(02:56) Does fibre lose its efficacy when it's cooked or blended?(05:54) Is fiber a physical or chemical component?(07:57) Is there such a thing as fibre toxicity?(10:02) What is fibre’s role related to estrogen?(11:59) Why do Drs still prescribe the likes of Fybogel etc and ignore the microbiome?(14:36) How much fibre should the average adult have per day?(16:29) What’s the best time to take psyllium husk?(19:00) Can you have too much of one type e.g. too much inulin powder?(20:24) Can eating too much fibre make you constipated?(22:50) Can you eat the same thing(s) for your fibre source every day?(25:26) Does fibre cause an increase in scale weight?(26:22) Best fibre for helping form stools?(27:31) Main sources of soluble fibre?(28:25) Are chia seeds enough fibre to be having?(29:30) Guar gum / sunfiber for fibre?(30:28) Is green salad a good source of fibre? (32:09) Are beans ultimately the secret to really big poops?(33:55) Why is the carnivore diet so popular when they don’t eat fibre?(36:53) Fibre needs for people on GLP-1s?(38:33) How does fibre help with muscle definition, muscle mass and fat loss?(39:30) Fibre’s effect on mental health(41:23) Can high-fibre diets reduce very high LDL without a statin? (43:02) Does fibre help with removal of microplastics and other nasties?(44:25) What is LOAM?(45:24) What’s the dose for each ingredient in LOAM?(47:08) I put LOAM in my coffee - will my arse explode?(48:09) Can you take another fibre supplement with LOAM?(48:44) Does the LOAM supplement still work if it’s used in baking or hot beverages?(49:40) Is LOAM suitable for people suffering with gut conditions?(50:59) Calorie content of LOAM🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 

Scott Hickle, co-founder of Throne Science, discusses groundbreaking health-monitoring technology that turns your toilet into a health tracker. He reveals how stool and urine can provide vital insights into hydration, stress, and even early signs of diseases like colorectal cancer. Scott explains the hidden biomarkers in our waste and emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring over one-time snapshots. Discover how this innovative device could transform preventive medicine and potentially save millions of lives.

⚡ Our gut microbes are each individual and highly variable - shaped by many different factors. So how do you take control of your gut health, when everyone’s gut bugs are unique💬 Dr Amine is a microbiome expert and CEO at SwipeBiome. He also hosts The Microbiome Mavericks podcast. His company aims to untangle the messy web of gut information we currently have access to, using technology and AI to unlock new, personalised approaches to gut health.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How our guts have their own circadian rhythms - and fluctuate constantly➡︎ How gut links to conditions like autism are more complex than you think➡︎ Why prebiotics are for everyone, even if you’re “healthy”➡︎  Why child gut health needs more attention - and real solutions➡︎ How AI is helping us to decode gut health and personalise treatments📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:02) The future of gut medicines(08:37) How AI will level-up our understanding of the gut microbiome(13:55) How adaptable and variable are our guts?(18:05) Why personalised gut advice is crucial, but tough(23:09) Customising gut advice for symptom management (like IBS)(29:04) Using AI to unlock new therapies(33:32) Are “natural ozempic” foods really effective?(38:59) How our gut health impacts obesity risk(44:54) How junk food confuses your microbiome(51:41) The role of a parent’s microbiome on child health(54:55) How SwipeBiome is levelling up gut science📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Amine:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amine-zorgani/ Website: https://www.swipebiome.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.