Part 103 - Kiran Krishnan on the Immune Health, Herd Immunity, Viral Exposure, Microbiome, Gut Health, and More!

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the nutrition industry for the past 17 years. His early work involved hands-on Research and Development in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He is a frequent lecturer on the human microbiome at medical and nutrition conferences and health summits and a regular expert guest on national and satellite radio. He is also a founder of Microbiome Labs, a company dedicated to researching the microbiome and providing research-based probiotics for patients.   GET THE FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE! http://Sapien.org GET THE MEAT! http://NosetoTail.org   SHOW NOTES [4:10] What we know about the Microbiome. [6:10] There’s 40 trillion microbes in and on our body. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-43674270  [10:00] Microbes in the gut are messengers. [11:40] 80% of immune health is in the lining of the gut. https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Preventing-flu/your-gut-is-the-cornerstone-of-your-immune-system-20160318  [13:40] Our digestive tract is outside of our body.  [17:10] Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are linked to severe COVID cases.  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dmrr.3377  [22:30] Inflammation is the root cause. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579563/  [27:20] A non-inflammatory diet builds a resilient immune system. [31:20] Strategic dietary changes shift our food options. https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/22971-organic-meats-demand-continues-to-grow [35:40] Alternative or natural medicine is growing.  [39:40] Stress is a potent disruptor of the microbiome. [44:40] Fleeting exposure is the best protection against a virus. [47:10] Herd Immunity is a long term protection.  [51:40] Filth and germs are critical for the immune system. [56:40] Antibiotics save lives, but they’re over-prescribed.  [1:01:50] Gluten creates an immune response in everybody.  https://www.marksdailyapple.com/does-gluten-have-any-effect-on-non-celiacs/  [1:05:00] Alzheimers is a result of inflammation.  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2017.00407/full  [1:11:10] Probiotics can cure leaky gut. https://microbiomelabs.com/home/press/microbiome-labs-publishes-study-on-megasporebiotic-in-the-treatment-of-ibs/  [1:16:40] Spore-based probiotics are evolutionarily supported. [1:21:10] Fermented meat and vegetables contain beneficial microbes. [1:26:10] Dietary variety and nose to tail nutrition is beneficial. [1:28:50] We can change our gut microbiome.  [1:32:20] Yes, you can eat onions despite their sulfate content.   GET THE FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE! http://Sapien.org GET THE MEAT! http://NosetoTail.org   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg