338: How to Stop Bloating, Restore Gut Health, and Build a Resilient Microbiome | Kiran Krishnan

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of bloating, leaky gut, and their impact on overall health. It explores the causes of bloating, highlighting the role of gut inflammation and immune system malfunction. The conversation reveals how processed food additives, particularly glyphosate, disrupt the gut microbiome and contribute to leaky gut, leading to a range of health issues. The speakers emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy gut ecosystem through conscious dietary choices, reducing exposure to harmful chemicals, and interacting with the natural environment. They discuss the profound influence of stress on the microbiome and the vicious cycle between stress, gut dysbiosis, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. The podcast also introduces psychobiotics, a specific strain of bacteria, that can potentially break this cycle by attenuating inflammatory responses and promoting brain development.