Episode #124: How to Fix Your Gut: From Antibiotics to Mental Health

My guest this week is Kiran Krishnan, Chief Scientific Officer of Microbiome Labs. In this episode, Kiran and I discuss how to fix your gut and how the microbiome affects every aspect of your health, including the health of others in your household (pets too)! We talk about how to support and repopulate the gut post antibiotics to the emerging science of psychobiotics for mental health and wellbeing. Did you know anxiety and depression markers can be measured through gut testing?--We talk about the importance of the gut-brain connection and why what may seem like low-grade symptoms now, such as sleeplessness or foggy brain, may actually be a warning sign of neurological disease pathologies. The clinical trials Kiran discusses are fascinating; from the effects of over sterilization among populations to having an overly leaky gut! And, no gut conversation is complete without talking poop, personal care, stress, or environmental exposures either! Learn more about Microbiome Labs and for a discount, click here. Follow Kiran: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn ------ Episode Sponsors Berkeley Life is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels—a vital molecule made in the body, responsible for vasodilation and circulation. As we age we produce less, resulting in diminished blood flow. Nitric oxide also has topical impacts (Berkeley Life has a new topical nitric oxide serum!) Orders can only be made using a practitioner code. You can use mine: NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com Mitopure from Timeline Nutrition is a scientific breakthrough for our cells. Ten years of research has led to the discovery of Urolithin A; a mitochondrial powerhouse assisting in mitophagy, protecting cells from cellular decline. Mitopure is clinically proven to enhance muscle health and performance. It comes in a powder, capsules or a berry powder (it tastes good!). There is a 3-month trial so you can try them all! To learn more, visit www.timelinenutrition.com and use code NAT10 for 10% discount! ------ Episode Takeways [05:55] What is the microbiome cloud? [10:00] Studies on the effect of antibiotics on the microbiome… [12:15] What kind of probiotics to take during or after antibiotics?.. [16:00] What do you want in a prebiotic?.. [18:30] How to avoid getting sick all the time (for kids and adults!)... [25:25] Are personal care products disrupting your ecosystem?.. [28:00] Can antibiotics from another human disrupt your microbiome?.. [32:15] Probiotic protocol post antibiotics?... [32:40] Should you always take probiotics?.. [39:35] Getting out in nature for your biome and more… [43:00] About the gut-brain axis… [46:53] Leaky gut and brain… [48:50] Measuring LPS levels for anxiety and depression… [57:15] How do we stop the fight or flight response?.. [01:02:37] What is the best product to start with? .. ------ Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult