Essentials: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Justin Sonnenburg about the gut microbiome. They discuss what the microbiome is, where it comes from, and how it develops, emphasizing the impact of early life factors like C-sections, breastfeeding, and antibiotic exposure. They explore how to determine if a microbiome is healthy, the effects of diet (particularly fiber, fermented foods, and processed foods) on the microbiome and immune system, and strategies for reprogramming a dysbiotic microbiome. They also touch on the use of probiotics and prebiotics, and the importance of environmental microbial exposure.