1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed.

His background and how he got into the field. (3:07) How science is more objective than any other discipline. (6:15) Meshing translational science with traditional science. (9:35) The state of affairs with consumer health today: Breaking the myths in the current space. (14:30) What got him excited about getting into the field of the microbiome? (20:45) Understanding the field of microbiome science. (30:11) How EVERYTHING affects the microbiome and why human intervention is a two-way street. (36:21) How we can potentially reverse food allergies. (47:09) Understanding the vaginal microbiome and the groundbreaking science in the field. (50:27) Are there things you can do to strengthen your gut lining permeability? (58:08) The importance of being critical when it comes to scientific research. (1:06:30) Can you inherit the microbiota of people you live in close quarters with?  (1:09:27) The common myths surrounding probiotics. (1:14:37) The critical work SeedLabs is currently doing. (1:27:05) The microbiome connection to sports performance. The fine line between hard work and overtraining. (1:31:44) The fascinating story of his dogs and their link to the woolly mammoth. (1:36:15) Why they believe in taking a hard science approach + their next big ventures. (1:54:00)

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Seed (@seed)  Instagram Raja (@wildraja)  Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram

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