Kiran Krishnan | The Role Of The Gut Microbiome In Immune Homeostasis

#169 Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist that has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a university research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition.

Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development and research company. He is a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the human microbiome at medical and nutrition conferences. He is an expert guest on national and satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries, and has been a guest speaker on several International health summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome.

In this episode we cover:

The differences between innate and adaptive immunity The role of the gut microbiome in the immune response The impact Free LPS on the immune system How commensal microbiota is required to fight viral infections The difference between a virus and bacteria How the success of vaccines depend on one's immune capabilities How to effectively improve SCFA, especially butyrate production Ways we can support our immune system, via the gut And so much more