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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health
2 hour 10 minutes Posted Mar 7, 2022 at 9:00 am.
My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburg’s research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and your environment shape your gut microbiome. We discuss the architecture of the gut microbiome and microbiota variability in different regions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and how these can change in response to diet, environment or genetics. We explore the early establishment of your microbiome and how your mode of delivery into the world (C-section or not) shapes your gut. We also discuss lifestyle factors that can alter your microbiome and the integral role the gut microbiome plays in communicating to other organs, including your brain. Dr. Sonnenburg details his recent clinical study, which found that diets rich in fermented foods (but not fiber) increase microbiota diversity and reduce signals of inflammation. Additionally, we examine how foods typical in Western Diets (e.g., high fat, low fiber, processed foods) can negatively impact the gut microbiome. Throughout the episode, we discuss actionable tools from peer-reviewed clinical findings that anyone can implement, regardless of budget, in order to optimize their gut microbiome and health.For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps
Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Gut Microbiome
Sponsors: AG1, LMNT
What is the Gut Microbiome?
Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract & Microbiota Variability
Breast Feeding, C-Sections & Pets
The Human Microbiome Project at Stanford
Traditional vs. Industrialized Populations
Resilience of the Microbiome
Regional Differences Along Your GI Tract
Fasting, Cleanses & Gut Health
Dietary Differences
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates, Processed Foods
Artificial & Plant-based Sweeteners
Cleanses: Useful? Harmful?
Your Microbiome & Your Immune System
Dietary Fiber & Fermented Foods
High-Fiber vs. High-Fermented Diet; Inflammation
Ripple Effects of a Healthy Diet
Does a High-Fiber Diet Make Inflammation Worse?
Over Sterilized Environments
The Gut Microbiome’s Effect on Physiology
Gut-Brain Connection
Probiotics: Benefits & Risks
Prebiotics: Essential?
Tools for Enhancing Your Gut Microbiota
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My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburg’s research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and your environment shape your gut microbiome. We discuss the architecture of the gut microbiome and microbiota variability in different regions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and how these can change in response to diet, environment or genetics. We explore the early establishment of your microbiome and how your mode of delivery into the world (C-section or not) shapes your gut. We also discuss lifestyle factors that can alter your microbiome and the integral role the gut microbiome plays in communicating to other organs, including your brain. Dr. Sonnenburg details his recent clinical study, which found that diets rich in fermented foods (but not fiber) increase microbiota diversity and reduce signals of inflammation. Additionally, we examine how foods typical in Western Diets (e.g., high fat, low fiber, processed foods) can negatively impact the gut microbiome. Throughout the episode, we discuss actionable tools from peer-reviewed clinical findings that anyone can implement, regardless of budget, in order to optimize their gut microbiome and health.For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps(00:00:00) Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Gut Microbiome(00:03:11) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT(00:08:30) What is the Gut Microbiome?(00:12:49) Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract & Microbiota Variability(00:16:00) Breast Feeding, C-Sections & Pets(00:21:56) The Human Microbiome Project at Stanford(00:26:30) Traditional vs. Industrialized Populations(00:28:58) Resilience of the Microbiome(00:35:10) Regional Differences Along Your GI Tract(00:42:04) Fasting, Cleanses & Gut Health(00:51:19) Dietary Differences(01:01:24) Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates, Processed Foods(01:07:03) Artificial & Plant-based Sweeteners(01:12:44) Cleanses: Useful? Harmful?(01:14:50) Your Microbiome & Your Immune System(01:20:17) Dietary Fiber & Fermented Foods(01:32:13) High-Fiber vs. High-Fermented Diet; Inflammation(01:41:33) Ripple Effects of a Healthy Diet(01:45:00) Does a High-Fiber Diet Make Inflammation Worse?(01:47:22) Over Sterilized Environments(01:50:15) The Gut Microbiome’s Effect on Physiology(01:56:45) Gut-Brain Connection(01:59:30) Probiotics: Benefits & Risks(02:04:20) Prebiotics: Essential?(02:07:00) Tools for Enhancing Your Gut Microbiota(02:11:12) Dr. Sonnenburg’s Research, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network NewsletterDisclaimer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices