Gut Health, Microbiome, and the Brain. Everything You Need to Know: Dr. Emeran Mayer

“Gut-health” has become a buzzword in the wellness industry, but
what exactly is our gut and how do we know if it’s healthy? What
role does it play in our overall health? What is its connection
to the brain? Do probiotics or fermented foods do any good for
our gut? Does fasting impact the gut microbiome? What are 5
things we can do for a healthier gut? 


Dr. Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist, author, neuroscientist, and
professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and
Psychiatry.  At the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
joins us on the SuperAge podcast to discuss these questions and
shares his expertise on the gut microbiome. 


What you will learn: 


What the “gut” and “microbiome” actually are

How the health of our gut impacts the health of everything
else in our bodies

The guts connection to our brain

Whether probiotics and fermented foods really work for
improving gut health

How fasting may impact the gut

5 things to do for a healthier gut



“I think what we have observed is that our modern lifestyle is
not very conducive to a healthy gut because of what we eat and
the whole standard American diet story that plays a significant
role.” 


“What happens in the gut does not stay in the gut. It goes
through various signaling molecules to every part of the body.”


“If you’re stressed in your brain, or you have negative emotions
in your brain, your gut knows it, because it gets these signals.
And vice versa, if your gut is imbalanced, your brain knows
it.”

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Listen to the SuperAge podcast wherever you get your pods. 


Connect with Dr. Emeran Mayer:


Website: https://emeranmayer.com 

Books: 

The Gut-Immune Connection:
https://emeranmayer.com/the-gut-immune-connection-book/ 

The Mind-Gut Connection:
https://emeranmayer.com/book/ 



Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeranmayer/ 



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