Episode #144: Dr. Alexis Cowan: The Gut Reset Protocol, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, and the Importance of Gut Health

Can eating apple peels be transformative for your gut health? That's a fun fact you're going to find out about today! Today we are diving into the world of gut health…as this is an ever growing issue amongst the entire population due to modern day food production, practices and ingredients. If you have ever struggled with gut issues, you know how terrible and hopeless it can feel. That's why you need to stay tuned to find out an effective gut reset protocol that will ultimately heal the gut and reduce inflammatory status in both the gut and the entire body. I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan, Director of Scientific Content at Layer Origin Nutrition. She dives into three specific ingredients the gut reset consists of and why they are so beneficial for healing. We also discuss the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides and why focusing on your gut health can help heal other systems in your body. Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD specializing in the metabolic physiology of nutritional and exercise interventions. She works with clients to support them in all aspects of their journey to health, from diet and nutraceuticals to exercise and lifestyle. What we discuss: 00:03:05 The differences between keto, fasting, and high carb 00:10:35 The 3 ingredients of the gut reset protocol 00:17:48 The difference between probiotics and probiotics 00:25:45 Supplementing with Butyrate 00:32:51 SIBO and the gut reset protocol 00:37:20 How eating apple peels can be transformative for your gut health 00:44:59 The crowning glory of the gut protocol: apple peel powder 00:49:25 How inflammation affects different aspects of human health 00:59:18 Layer Origin and human milk oligosaccharides 01:01:50 Why it's important to focus on your gut health first Key Takeaways: Your gut health is connected to the health of every organ in your body, which is why it is so important to be proactive about your gut health instead of reactive. Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) were originally discovered in human breast milk, and they're known to feed specific species of bacteria in the gut, mainly within the family of bifidobacteria. The gut reset protocol can be used to optimize bifidobacteria and akkermansia, which can ultimately heal the gut and reduce inflammatory status in both the gut and the entire body. Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Dr. Alexis Cowan: www.layerorigin.com https://www.facebook.com/LayerOrigin https://www.youtube.com/layeroriginnutrition https://www.instagram.com/layer_origin/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/layerorigin/ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Layer Origin: Use discount code NAT15 to get 15% off at www.layerorigin.com Primeadine: Use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% off your first purchase at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement Berkeley Life: Register and place an order using my code NIDDBL for 10% off at berkeleylife.com Mitopure: Use code NAT10 for 10% off at https://www.mitopure.com/