Microbiome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Your Health (ft. Kara Siedman) | SNH Podcast #109
Release Date: 02/06/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Kara Siedman, an expert in gut health and a functional dietitian, deep dives into the concept of endotoxemia. She discusses the role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in systemic inflammation and its connection to chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Kara explains the importance of maintaining a balanced and diverse microbiome through diet, emphasizing the role of keystone species like Akkermansia muciniphila. The conversation touches on various microbiome testing methods, personalizing dietary and probiotic interventions, and correcting strategies including prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
Join us as we delve into:
+ The impact of diet and microbiome on our health
+ The role of endotoxemia in chronic conditions
+ The gut-brain connection and its vast implications
+ Key keystone species and their role in gut health
This episode is for you if:
- You’re keen on learning about prebiotics, probiotics, and more
- You're after actionable advice on improving your gut microbiome
- You're a clinician wanting to enhance patient outcomes
- You want expert insights on endotoxemia and microbiome diversity
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