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The Gut Microbiome

Behind the Stigma

English - January 13, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Previous Episode: Critical Psychiatry

What is the connection between the brain and gut? and does the microbe composition in our gut have an impact on our mental health? This week I talk to Dr. Ruari Robertson, a leading researcher in the field who studies how microbes in our gut influence the human body and brain. We speak about the brain gut connection, what type of diet is good for our gut composition, and the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. 

You can also listen to the Biomes podcast here: https://ruairirobertson.com/biomes-podcast