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Mar 14, 2024

Have you recently heard about Akkermansia and wondered what it's all about?  

We know it’s a commensal bacteria that resides in the human gut, thriving in the mucus layer, but its popularity in the wellness world has many asking: Are the benefits truly substantial?  

To answer this question let’s go over some common claims and what the research actually tells us.

 

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Timestamps

00:00  Intro 

02:06  What is Akkermansia?

04:29  “Only strain that lives and regulates the gut lining”

05:10  “Major part of the microbiome”

06:49  “Low levels are associated with poor gut health”

07:56  “Good for metabolism & gut health” 

10:30  Beware of “Positive Publication Bias”

12:14  Other probiotics that improve gut health

12:54  Increasing Akkermansia naturally

17:49  Key takeaways

18:54  Recommended protocol

 

Featured Studies 

 

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Mar 11, 2024

Probiotics can be a great tool for improving H. Pylori, Diarrhea, IBS and other gut-related problems. I’ll cover new research and probiotic protocols that will help you heal these common health issues. 

And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:01 IBS and its underlying conditions

04:35 Probiotics for constipation and diarrhea 

08:13 Positive effects on H. Pylori treatment

09:48 Do probiotics increase weight loss?

14:29 Do probiotics affect exercise?

16:15 Skin health improvements

17:56 Benefits for colic

19:34 Probiotic protocol to start with

 

Featured Studies  

 

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Mar 7, 2024

The right brain health diet can improve cognition, memory, focus, AND mood. I’ll break down the best brain boosting foods and habits—and share the brain supplements that work according to science. Tune in!

 

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➡️ 8 Ways to Beat Brain Fog & Boost Cognition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_ICGk0RwQ&t=2s 

➡️ The Top 4 Gut & Brain Health Benefits of Probiotics EXPLAINED:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr369OAmrMU&t=590s 

➡️The REAL Root Causes of Brain Fog (Why Gut Health Matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkmwR2RCWkg&t=51s 

And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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➡️What is the BEST Exercise for Brain Health?  https://drruscio.com/best-exercise-for-brain-health/

➡️Beetroot Juice: Sip it or Skip it? https://drruscio.com/beetroot-juice/

➡️What Science Tells Us About the Best Diet for Brain Health https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/

➡️Can Fasting Improve Your Brain Health? https://drruscio.com/fasting-brain-health/

➡️Health News Reviews: Updates on Diets https://drruscio.com/health-news-reviews-oct-2017/

➡️Can You Use Probiotics for Brain Health Benefits? https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-brain-health/

➡️The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting and Circadian Rhythm https://drruscio.com/intermittent-fasting-and-circadian-rhythm/

➡️The Best Time to Take Multivitamins for Better Health https://drruscio.com/best-time-to-take-multivitamins/

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:06 Exercise and hunger

04:28 Beetroot benefits

05:33 Polyphenols

07:40 Ultra-processed vs minimally processed foods

10:19 Mediterranean diet

11:43 Fish oil

14:34 Multivitamins

17:34 Intermittent fasting

20:02 Histamine

22:50 Key takeaways

 

Featured Studies 

  • The Influence of Physical Activity on Neural Responses to Visual Food Cues

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37236384/

  • Effects of a Chewable Beetroot-Based Supplement on Cognitive Performance

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37875637/

  • The Effect of Beetroot Juice on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151694/

  • Nitrate Derived From Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure in Patients

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35369064/

  • Dietary (Poly)phenols and Cognitive Decline

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37888840/

  • 100 Richest Dietary Sources of Polyphenols

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21045839/

  • Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Adult Mental Health Disorders

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36094005/

  • Mediterranean-Diet Approaches for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet and Cognitive Function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37105521/

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effects on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37589276/

  • Effect of N-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Mild Cognitive impairment

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31804628/

  • Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37244291/

  • Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement for Cognitive Function and Fatigue During Extended Multi-Tasking

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737518/

  • Time-Restricted Eating Versus Habitual Diet on Inflammatory Cytokines and Adipokines

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37865184/

  • Intermittent Fasting Enhanced the Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32872655/

  • Supplementation with DAO Enzyme in Women with Fibromyalgia

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37892588/



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Mar 4, 2024

They’re some of the healthiest foods available, so why do vegetables cause bloating for many people? I’ll break down what causes our stomach to bloat and suggest effective, researched-backed solutions. Tune-in!

If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:22 Why veggie bloat happens

03:58 Bloating and FODMAPS

05:03 Overgrowths and dysbiosis

06:55 Inflammation and leaky gut

08:14 Histamine intolerance 

10:22 Serotonin and female hormones 

11:30 The efficacy of the low FODMAP diet

14:07 How to rehab the gut

 

Featured Studies 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36396061/

  • U.S. Householder Survey of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8359066/

  • Prevalence and Associated Factors of Bloating:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37315866/

  • Evaluation Of Carbohydrate and Fiber Consumption:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31141064/

  • Short Chain Carbohydrates Alters the Pattern of Gas Production and Genesis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20659225/

  • Influence of Low FODMAP-Gluten Free Diet:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261437/

  • Impact of Saccharomyces Boulardii on Bacterial Overgrowth:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/

  • Symptoms of Patients with IBS Undergoing a Low-FODMAP Diet:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/

  • FODMAPs Alter Symptoms and the Metabolome of Patients with IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26976734/

  • High FODMAP Diet Causes Barrier Loss:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34618688/

  • Effect of Diet on Gastrointestinal Endocrine Cells in IBS Patients:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28849091/

  • Efficacy of a Low FODMAP Diet in IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/

  • Challenges of the Low FODMAP Diet For Managing IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32468985/

  • Gut Symptoms during FODMAP Restriction and Food Challenges during FODMAP Reintroduction:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/

  • Effects of Probiotics Administration on Lactose Intolerance in Adulthood:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/

  • The Effect of a Short-Term Physical Activity  on Abdominal Bloating:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33868611/



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Feb 29, 2024

Recent research reveals just how effectively probiotics improve inflammation, cognition, and depression. Tune in to hear the details of the latest in health science.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:42 How to Determine Evidence Quality

02:52 The Science Behind Depression is Evolving

05:52 “Microbiota Diversity as a New Target to Improve Mood”

08:05 The Effect of Probiotics & Fiber in Cognitive Function 

10:50 Probiotics for Premature Infant Neurodevelopment 

13:12 Probiotics for Alcohol Use Disorder 

14:40 Probiotics for Inflammation

17:48 Probiotics for MS 

19:22 “Probiotic Effects on Sexual Function in Depressant Women”



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Feb 26, 2024

We already knew probiotics improve leaky gut, but this study shows just how game-changing probiotics might be for leaky gut improvement. 

Tune in and let me know what you think! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:46 Symptoms of leaky gut

02:39 The game-changing leaky gut study 

06:05 Serum zonulin & testing 

08:30 Probiotics improve SYMPTOMS

10:34 Our Probiotic Protocol

 

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Feb 22, 2024

The latest science on tackling hormone imbalances. 

I’d love to know what you thought about the episode in the comments!

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Timestamps

01:13 Gluten-free dieting 

09:19 How chemicals impact thyroid function

11:40 Balancing risks with benefits 

15:15 Heavy metal exposure on thyroid 

16:20 Vitamin D for thyroid autoimmunity 

17:51 Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto’s

18:53 Cordyceps for Hashimoto’s

20:39 Black cohosh for menopause 

21:37 Meditation & mindfulness for sleep & stress

 

Featured Studies 



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Feb 19, 2024

If you have or suspect you have candida & SIFO, let’s break down what it is, why it happens, and 4 simple strategies for relief. 

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:04 What IS candida? 

03:38 The causes of candida 

07:01 Candida testing 

12:08 The role of oral health 

14:21 How to gauge candida levels

17:05 How to balance the WHOLE microbiome

22:15 Supplements AS effective as meds

27:55 Herbal antifungals 

 

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Feb 15, 2024

The latest research has new strategies for how to improve sleep. There are also important findings on improving fatigue and mood. Tune in to hear research-backed methods to improve your health.

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Featured Resources

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:23 Can exercise offset too little sleep? 

03:26 How to improve post-infection fatigue

05:21 An effective strategy for insomnia

06:35 Does blue-light blocking actually help sleep? 

09:42 The importance of caffeine timing 

11:40 Supports for chronic fatigue  

14:21 Ways to improve mood & stress





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Feb 12, 2024

New research shows that a long-term low FODMAP diet can be used effectively for IBS. This is huge as there have been many theoretical concerns about using a low FODMAP diet long-term, such as negative impacts to the gut microbiota, nutrition levels, and quality of life. 

However, we’ll cover each common criticism and answer them with science. 

And if you have any additional questions about low FODMAP that you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:59 What are FODMAPs? 

02:24 New study 

04:22 “Low FODMAP hasn’t been studied long-term”

05:26 “Low FODMAP is bad for the gut”

06:36 “Low FODMAP leads to nutrient deficiencies” 

09:30 “Low FODMAP is too difficult to do” 

11:08 “Low FODMAP leads to food fear” 

12:45 The study’s conclusion 

13:48 Recommendations

 

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Feb 8, 2024

Wondering what the thyroid levels from your thyroid lab test mean? I’ll break down what the different thyroid hormones indicate and dispel some misconceptions about which levels actually require medication. 

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro to the thyroid  

03:57 TSH

05:02 Free T4 

05:59 Free T3 

07:07 TPO (thyroid antibodies) 

08:13 Hashimoto’s 

10:00 TG (thyroglobulin) 

12:58 Defining hypothyroidism

13:27 Defining hyperthyroidism 

13:48 The grey area “Sluggish thyroid”

18:07 Treatments 

20:20 Where symptoms can come from

24:25 Thyroid lab interpretation guide

 

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Feb 5, 2024

Tune in for an installment of my gut health Q&A, where I answer your questions about all things gut health.

This installment is a probiotic edition, where I’ll touch on probiotic foods, dosing, side effects, and talk about whether the hype around Akkermansia is warranted.

Be sure to tune in! 

And if you have any questions you would like answered in a future installment, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:27 Is Akkermansia hype warranted? 

11:24 What are the best probiotics for IBS? 

18:20 How long should I take probiotics? 

22:00 Can probiotic foods be enough? 

26:06 What if probiotics make symptoms worse? 

29:04 Probiotics with histamine intolerance?

33:21 Are lacto-bifido probiotics actually bad for SIBO?

 

Featured Studies 

 

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Feb 1, 2024

Here are 8 simple, practical ways to beat brain fog that you can start today. 

Brain fog is the frustrating experience of cloudy, slowed thinking. Many of us have experienced it at some point, but if you’re struggling with it regularly, there’s a lot that you can do. Tune in! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

03:35 Iron 

06:28 Vitamin B12 

08:38 Probiotics 

13:14 Hormones 

15:54 Sleep 

19:27 Acetyl-l-carnitine 

22:40 Exercise 

26:31 Protein 

29:07 Forest bathing 

32:15 A great brain fog diet

34:16 The role of chronic infections 

 

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Jan 29, 2024

The latest studies help inform how to resolve constipation, acid reflux, and food reactivity. 

If you’re ready to nerd out about gut health, tune in. 

And if you have any other gut health topics you’d like me to cover, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:22 Walking for constipation 

02:29 Abdominal massage for constipation

06:20 Probiotics for regularity 

09:32 Ginger for GI symptoms

11:49 Pelvic floor therapy 

14:42 Gluten-free diet for acid reflux

15:53 FODMAPs for reflux 

19:51 Fasting for reflux

20:38 Curcumin for reflux

22:39 Stress management for food reactivity 

24:58 Zemedy App for food reactivity 

 

Featured Studies 

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Jan 25, 2024

Leaky gut is COMMON. Finding the best foods for leaky gut can be confusing since much of the dietary advice is mixed. 

Fortunately, extensive research has been conducted in this area and can show us exactly which foods are health-promoting for leaky gut. Tune in to hear the top 10 and how to get them in your diet.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:36 Turmeric 

05:14 Clove & Peppermint 

07:04 Dark Chocolate & Berries 

11:19 Low FODMAPs

14:59 Bone broth

17:10 Kefir 

18:14 Kimchi

19:45 Sauerkraut 

20:23 Beef, Chicken, & Eggs

22:21 Omega 3s 

23:39 Fiber

 

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Jan 22, 2024

There’s still a lot we don’t understand about the science of leaky gut. Does it cause disease or is it a symptom? What’s the best way to test for it? Which treatments actually work to repair it? 

Today’s guest is one of the best people to begin to answer these questions. 

Dr. Camilleri is a renowned gastroenterology researcher and professor at the Mayo Clinic. 

Tune in to hear about cutting-edge innovations and informed understandings around leaky gut testing and treatment. 

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

03:25 Dr. Camilleri’s background with leaky gut

05:05 Bile-acid supplementation 

07:20 The small intestine 

11:07 The prevalence of leaky gut 

14:25 Leaky gut & diseases

20:08 Leaky gut & inflammation

30:18 Treatment: Where to start 

36:09 Biomarkers of leaky gut

48:53 Leaky gut testing 

53:24 Gluten intolerance prevalence 

59:52 Food elimination & reintroduction 

01:04:47 Prebiotics & FODMAPs

01:15:26 Probiotics

 

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Jan 18, 2024

New research doesn’t just tell us that probiotics improve leaky gut, candida, and IBS, it tells us how. 

Join me to unpack the exciting findings behind probiotics for leaky gut, candida, and IBS, and a protocol you can use at home to help find relief. 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:58 Impressive vaginal candida effectiveness 

04:51 Gastrointestinal candida findings 

05:56 Remarkable leaky gut results 

10:04 Positive impacts to IBS symptoms 

18:04 Where probiotics made no difference 

19:58 Do different probiotics have different benefits? 

22:46 The most effective probiotics for IBS

23:40 Research-based probiotic protocol 

 

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Jan 15, 2024

You might have heard the buzz around berberine, often referred to as “nature's Ozempic”.  

Berberine is a powerhouse for many things, from reducing inflammation to regulating blood sugar levels.

Tune in to hear which benefits the science supports (and the surprising ones it doesn’t) and get a simple dosing guide. 

And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

 

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Timestamps

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01:00 What is berberine? 

01:37 Weight loss

02:34 Cholesterol

05:52 Blood sugar 

08:47 Gut health 

11:15 SIBO 

12:53 Berberine dosing guide 

 

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Jan 8, 2024

Recent research highlights that probiotics can make a significant impact on a wide range of conditions like immunity, stress, allergies, and even lactose intolerance. 

Tune in to hear the latest updates and stay in step with the science.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:56 Benefits for white blood cells

04:11 Benefits for diarrhea & sickness duration

08:13 Benefits for the stress response 

13:21 Benefits for food allergies 

19:22 Research update wrap-up

 

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Jan 4, 2024

There’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t take probiotics for SIBO.  

Where this comes from is the thought that adding bacteria to a bacterial overgrowth must be a bad idea.  

But this overlooks how probiotics actually work AND the plethora of data we have on probiotics for SIBO. 

So let’s dive in to see what all the data actually means. 

 

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00:46 How probiotics actually work in the body

02:33 Probiotic type 1: S. boulardii 

04:08 Probiotic type 2: Lacto-Bifido 

07:13 Probiotic Type 3: Soil-based 

09:12 The protocol 

 

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Dec 21, 2023

Slow thinking, trouble finding words, & poor memory are all signs of brain fog. But what IS brain fog, really? 

Tune in to hear what brain fog is and what's actually causing it, so you can treat and prevent it effectively.

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

02:00 Lifestyle causes

08:10 Nutritional causes 

12:38 Hormonal causes 

15:56 Gut causes 

 

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Dec 18, 2023

Leaky gut symptoms go far beyond digestion. Let’s look at the 8 tell-tale signs of leaky gut that you’re likely overlooking. 

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Timestamps

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00:49 What leaky gut is & how it’s measured 

03:08 The digestive symptoms 

06:04 Body-wide (systemic) symptoms  

 

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Dec 14, 2023

If you use the right therapies at the right time, there’s an 85% resolution rate for SIBO. 

I’ll share which SIBO treatments are effective and, most importantly, how and when to do them to get the best results. 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

01:13 What is SIBO?

03:01 Labs and symptoms don’t always match

03:41 The diet to start with

07:55 Probiotics 

11:56 Antibiotics 

12:28 Herbal therapies 

14:06 The elemental diet

17:26 Prokenetics 

 

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Dec 11, 2023

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. It isn’t the same as hypothyroidism, but it is connected to it.

Learn what Hashimoto’s disease is and what you can do to help prevent it from potentially progressing into hypothyroidism. 

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Timestamps

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00:38 Hashimoto’s defined 

02:40 How to diagnose Hashimoto’s

04:11 What to do to improve Hashimoto’s 

05:44 Hashimoto’s symptoms 

07:35 Interpreting lab ranges

 

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Dec 6, 2023

There are some really valuable research updates to gut health therapies. Today I'll break down and simplify the latest studies but, even more importantly, what they mean for your gut health. 

Be sure to tune in to hear about updates for fiber, prebiotics, and gut-healthy diets.  

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Timestamps

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01:14 Prebiotics DON’T improve IBS

06:21 Leaky gut connects to other conditions

07:47 Best fiber for IBS

10:32 Mediterranean diet NOT best for IBS

12:47 Mediterranean diet GOOD for leaky gut

 

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