The Microbiome Uncovered: Expert Insights on Gut Health, Testing, and Healing with Dr. Thomas Fabian | Ep 345

The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Erin Holt

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Nutrition

4.9 • 759 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

If you’re dealing with bloating, digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, or frustrating conditions like SIBO or H. pylori, you’re in the right place. Gut health isn’t just about digestion—it’s connected to immunity, inflammation, and even your energy levels. Understanding your microbiome and how to support it is key to overcoming these challenges and feeling your best.

In this episode, we’ll break down the science of gut health, explore what stool testing can reveal, and discuss practical strategies to address common issues like dysbiosis, pathogens, and inflammation. Whether you’re looking to improve your digestion or support your overall wellness, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can use.

Timestamps:

(07:18) Comprehensive Stool Testing Benefits

(15:21) H. Pylori: Context Over Treatment

(27:52) Gut Health: Importance of Commensal Bacteria

(36:18) SIBO Gas Production Misunderstandings

(43:14) Digestion's Role in Immune Reactions

(55:05) Unrecommended Use of Biofilm Disruptors

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0:00.0	I'm Erin Holt, and this is the Functional Nutrition Podcast, where we lean into intuitive
0:07.2	functional medicine. We look at how diet, our environment, our emotions, and our beliefs
0:12.5	all affect our physical health. This podcast is your full-bodied, well-rounded resource.
0:18.7	I've got over a decade of clinical experience, and because of that,
0:22.2	I've got a major bone to pick with diet culture and the conventional health care model.
0:26.4	They're both failing so many of us. But functional medicine isn't the panacea that it's made
0:31.3	out to be either. We've got some work to do, and that's why creating a new model is my life's
0:37.0	work. I believe in the ripple
0:38.7	effect. So I founded the Functional Nutrition Academy, a school and mentorship for practitioners
0:43.5	who want to do the same. This show is for you if you're looking for new ways of thinking about
0:48.6	your health and you're ready to be an active participant in your own healing. Please keep in mind
0:53.6	this podcast is created for educational purposes only and should never
0:57.2	be used as a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.
1:00.7	I would love for you to follow the show, rate, review, and share because you never know
1:05.5	whose life you might change.
1:06.7	And of course, keep coming back for more.
1:12.3	Hello, friends.
1:13.2	I'm really excited about this interview.
1:15.9	I got to speak with Tom Fabian a few months ago.
1:20.2	We're finally airing the episode.
1:22.2	I will just give you a heads up.
1:23.4	It's a little bit wonky audio-wise.
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