Are “Poop Pills” The Ultimate Bowel Biohack Of The Future? The Science of Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) with Jason Klop.
Boundless Life
Ben Greenfield
4.6 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 11 April 2026
⏱️ 65 minutes
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In this episode, you'll get to uncover one of the most intriguing developments in gut health—fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs). Joining me is Jason Klop, CEO of Novel Biome, who brings cutting-edge insight into how FMT is transforming from an obscure, hospital-based procedure into an accessible, precise, and surprisingly simple tool for optimizing your microbiome at home.
We’ll break down how FMT is now being used for everything from irritable bowel issues to food sensitivities, and why the technology has advanced well beyond its origins. You'll also hear about the meticulous screening behind “super donors,” the science of oral FMT capsules, and the real-world results you can expect—including my own personal experience. Whether you’re looking to boost your gut health, support your immune system, or simply curious about the connection between your microbiome and overall vitality, this episode has what you need to stay on the cutting edge of holistic wellness.
Jason Klop brings a clinical background in naturopathic medicine to his role as founder and CEO of Novel Biome, Canada's first licensed manufacturer of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) products. Having personally treated hundreds of patients with FMT in clinical practice, Jason saw a gap in the availability of safe, standardized microbiome restoration therapies and set out to build the infrastructure himself. Today, Novel Biome supplies FMT products to clinics, hospitals, and clinical trials around the world.
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| 0:00.0 | My name is Ben Greenfield, and on this episode of the Boundless Life podcast, |
| 0:04.8 | so most of the research around FMT is doing some sort of a clean-out phase to white the slate clean |
| 0:11.7 | and make a larger sort of real estate or more space for these new microbes to come in and graft, |
| 0:19.2 | and there's less competition. |
| 0:23.4 | Welcome to the Boundless Life with me your host ben greenfield i'm a personal trainer exercise physiologist and nutritionist |
| 0:29.4 | and i'm passionate about helping you discover unparalleled levels of health fitness longevity and |
| 0:35.6 | beyond all right a health, fitness, longevity, and beyond. |
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