Microbiologist Dispels the Myths About Gut Health & the Microbiome | Kiran Krishnan (#600)

Kiran Krishnan (IG: @kiranbiome) is a research microbiologist whose focus is the human microbiome and wellness. His particular expertise is in the newest frontier in microbiology, gut commensal spore bacteria.

↓ Watch the full conversation on YouTube ↓

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why an optimal microbiome is important
• Types of microbes including keystone species
• Steps to increase your microbiome diversity
• Prebiotics vs fiber (they AREN’T the same)
• The impact of pesticides + how to reduce your exposure
• Kiran’s thoughts on the carnivore diet & the microbiome
• Fermented foods DON’T deliver live bacteria to your gut
• How to fix SIBO naturally
• Do good probiotics need to be refrigerated?
• The science of spore-based probiotics

Related links:

Just Thrive – Save 20% off for a limited time, use the code ultimatehealth at checkout
Follow Kiran Krishnan on Facebook and Instagram
Microbiome Labs
Human Genome Project
Human Microbiome Project
Joe Rogan
Listen or watch Dr. William Davis previously on TUHP (episodes #153, #455, and #559)
Dr. William Davis – SuperGut (recipe for SIBO Yogurt in the book)
Florastor Probiotics
Align Probiotic – Bifidobacterium Longum 35624 for IBS Support
Novozymes

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Eat This Way to Optimize Your Microbiome & Sidestep Disease | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (#490)
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