#226: How Your Gut Can Protect You from Viruses with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
““The most predictive factor for how you are going to do after exposure to a virus is actually your microbiome.” —Dr. Robynne Chutkan
In this fascinating episode, I speak with brilliant gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan about how a healthy gut can make you more resilient to viruses. We discuss what you can start doing today to help you and your children prevent and recover from viral infections.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Dr. Chutkan’s journey into gastroenterology
Why she integrates food as medicine and lifestyle habits into her practice
The virome and its importance on our health
How to support your gut microbiome to strengthen your immune system
How to become more resilient to viral infections
Supporting your gut health to improve post-viral symptoms
The role of stress on the microbiome
Artificial sweeteners (e.g. monk fruit and stevia) and the gut
The effects of alcohol on the microbiome and how to determine the right amount of alcohol to consume
How to support your child’s gut microbiome
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Dr. Robynne Chutkan
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Chutkan is an integrative gastroenterologist and the author of 4 digestive wellness books: Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, & The Anti-Viral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she’s a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington DC. A former Governing Board member and Training Committee chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), she’s authored dozens of scientific articles and lectured globally on the role of the microbiome in health and disease. A frequent medical expert on the Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and other media outlets, Dr. Chutkan is passionate about democratizing access to gut health information and introducing more dirt, sweat and vegetables into her patients’ lives. Gutbliss.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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