Why it matters for mental health; how to make improvements without succumbing to snake oil; and why you should be looking at your poop.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board certified gastroenterologist and the author of the four books Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. She’s also the host of The Gutbliss Podcast.

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In this episode we talk about:

The relationship between gut health and mental health
The microbiome, why it’s important, and how you can view the microbiome through a Buddhist lens
A crash course on the digestive system
How to navigate the snake oil – and why some supplements you are taking could be making your gut worse
We go deep on acid reflux
The downsides of chewing gum
Distinguishing belly fat vs bloat
Why not all gas is bad

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The Science of Gut Health | Dr. Robynne Chutkan

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