Linking Microbiome, Covid 19 & Depression with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum will
discuss the link between sleep, exercise, and your microbiome.
First of all, you'll find out what your microbiome actually is
and why it's so crucial for your overall health. They'll explore
the various types of bacteria found in your gut, including
beneficial and opportunistic fungi.


You'll learn how the pandemic is influencing your gut health, the
role of the ACE2 receptor in relation to immune system changes,
and how the Covid stress syndrome is playing a role in your
mental health. The two will teach you how to build a diet that
nourishes your microbiome and decreases inflammation.


You'll discover the importance of Biofilm and what that is, and
dive into the positive effects of exercise on depression, your
microbiome, and inflammation. Finally, Dr. Stephanie and Dr.
Ghannoum will talk about sleep deprivation's harmful effects on
your physical and mental health, and how you can supplement your
way to a stellar microbiome.


 


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Episode Overview:


8:40 Introduction

9:53 Mahmoud’s Origin Story

15:00 What Is The Microbiome?

18:25 Beneficial And Opportunistic Fungi

20:00 How Fungi And Bacteria Work Together

22:00 Covid and The Gut Health

26:10 ACE2 Receptor And Changes In The Immune System

26:22 Mental Health and Covid Stress Syndrome

32:50 Dietary Effects On Microbiome

33:20 Inflammation

36:10 What is a Biofilm?

45:10 Exercise Effects On Depression, Microbiome and
Inflammation

53:40 Sleep Deprivation

1:02:10 Supplementation

1:10:30 Connecting With Mahmoud



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