Gut Health Hacks: How to Fix Leaky Gut and Boost Immunity

In this fascinating episode of SHE MD, Dr. A and Mary Alice dive deep into the world of gut health with Just Thrive’s Chief Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan and Co-Founder & CEO Tina Anderson. Discover how your gut microbiome impacts your hormones, immunity, and overall well-being. Kiran shares his expert insights on everything from how to fix leaky gut, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, to gut health tips for PCOS, endometriosis, and SIBO. Learn the secrets of revolutionizing your gut health with science-backed advice and practical tips. Whether you're dealing with chronic conditions or just want to optimize your health, this episode is packed with invaluable information you won't want to miss!

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Kiran's Gut Health Hacks

1. Use Spore-Based Probiotics: For regular gut health maintenance, take a spore-based probiotic daily with your largest meal. If on antibiotics, double the dosage to maintain gut flora balance during and after the antibiotic course. Ideal for managing stress or gut issues like SIBO, they survive the gastric system, quorum sense to reduce pathogenic bacteria, and support gut health without causing inflammation.
2. Diversify Your Diet: Support diverse gut bacteria by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to provide different types of fibers that feed various beneficial bacteria. Low diversity in gut bacteria can lead to estrogen metabolism issues, causing hormone dysregulation which could lead to conditions like PCOS.‍
3. Consume Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Gut dysbiosis can trigger chronic low-grade inflammation, worsening linked to conditions such as endometriosis. In order to manage inflammation consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., fish, flaxseeds), antioxidants (e.g., fruits, vegetables), and other anti-inflammatory components such as turmeric and ginger.
4. Manage Stress: A compromised gut barrier can lead to an overactive immune response and chronic inflammation. Manage stress through lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques to improve leaky gut symptoms and overall immunity.
5. Get Exposure to Diverse Environments: Exposure to natural environments (the outdoors, unsterilized homes) helps build a robust microbiome and reduces risks of allergies and chronic conditions, especially for children. Allow children to play outside and interact with various natural elements like dirt, sand, and plants.

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