What is gut health. What even is the microbiome and how does it play a role in our gut let alone our overall health? What are pre and pro-biotics all about? What should someone do who might be experiencing digestive issues? Who do they see? Does maintaining a healthy gut really prevent many diseases from developing? Hear from gut health expert Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD on all of these topics and more on this episode! Dr. Fundaro received her PhD in Human nutrition, foods, and exercise; is an ISSN sports nutrionist, owner of her own lifestyle coaching company Vitamin PhD Nutrition; and the author of “The Science of Gut Health” which dives deep into what gut health is all about. This episode has a lot of gems within it, make sure to give it a listen!
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Show Outline:
- What do you do on a day to day basis? Why do you do what you do?
- What does preventive medicine mean to you?
- Many people claim the gut is the key to good health – thus working on gut health becoming “preventive” for many other conditions such as depression, diabetes, etc. When did the gut become linked with health? Is it a big deal or not?
- In the name of prevention, many people consume probiotics/prebiotiscs. What is the difference between pro and pre-biotics? When should these be consumed?
- Do certain foods “ruin” the gut microbiome? What about medications?
- What should someone do who is having digestive issues? How do they know if their symptoms are related to their gut?
- Who is qualified to give advice regarding gut health? Physicians vs. online coaches vs. PhDs, etc.
- What do you think about the future of gut health research? I’ve always heard, we are at the “beginning” of discovery but what potential lays ahead?
- If you are asked “how do I get healthy?” while waiting for your coffee at starbucks, what do you tell them in 2 minutes?
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