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The Model Health Show

TMHS 701: The Microbiome-Immune System Connection & The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods - with Will Bulsiewicz

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.87.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2023

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

Our bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms, known as the microbiome. Specifically, the science of the gut microbiome has exploded in recent years. Our understanding of our gut, what contributes to its health, and the implications of the gut microbiome are constantly expanding. Your gut health is closely linked to a myriad of health topics such as immune health, metabolism, and risk for diseases. One of the pioneers in the space of gut health is award-winning gastroenterologist and best-selling author, Dr. Will Bulisiewicz. He is an expert in gut health, microbial health, and nutrition. On today’s show, you’re going to hear a compilation of his top insights from past interviews on The Model Health Show. You’re going to learn essential and powerful information on the link between immune health and the microbiome, what your poop can tell you about your health, and bio-individuality and the microbiome. We’re also going to talk about the important role that nutrition plays when it comes to gut health, some major issues in our food system that are harmful to our microbes, and how improving your gut health can alleviate a wide variety of symptoms and reduce health risks. I hope you enjoy this compilation with gut health expert, Dr. B! In this episode you’ll discover: How many Americans suffer from digestive issues. The history of antibiotics and the war on bacteria. Why preservatives in our food supply are antimicrobial. The future of personalized nutrition. What percentage of our genetic code comes from our microbes. The number one symptom of constipation that’s often overlooked. What your poop can tell you about your overall health. How much nutritional education the average Western doctor receives. The fascinating science of bio-individuality and the microbiome. How gut health and immune health are intertwined. Why allergies and autoimmune disease can be a sign of compromised gut health. How your diet can influence your immune health. The most pressing nutritional deficiency today. Why eating a broad diversity of foods is vital for your microbes. What to consider about additives in our food system. How herbicides and pesticides affect the microbiome. What’s behind inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. How stress and trauma can negatively affect gut health. Items mentioned in this episode include: PiqueLife.com/model --Get 15% off any subscription + free shipping! Ettitude.com/model -- Use the coupon code model15 for 15% off organic bedding! Shocking Facts About the Human Microbiome with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – Episode 583 The Gut-Immune Connection with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – Episode 440 How Your Gut Health Controls Your Weight with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – Episode 547 Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

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You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.

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For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.

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Welcome to The Model Health Show.

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This is Finns and Nutrition expert, Sean Stevenson.

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And I am so grateful for you tuning into me today.

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Apocrity stated that all disease begins in the gut.

0:22.0

Often considered to be the father of modern medicine.

0:26.0

That's a pretty lofty statement to say that all diseases begin in the gut.

0:33.0

Now, this is speaking to obviously an intimate connection between gut health and the health of the rest of our body.

0:39.0

But what about things like mental health and the function of our brains?

0:43.0

Could our gut be responsible for them too?

0:46.0

Well, a paper recently published in the journal Brain titled All Disease Begins in the Gut,

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was Hypocrity's right.

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sought to examine this connection and although gut problems are not solely responsible for brain related dysfunction,

1:02.0

the data found again and again and again that the health of the human gut and human brain are deeply connected.

1:12.0

Being that our gut is influencing so much about our health,

1:16.0

I wanted to put together a master class with one of the premier experts in gut health.

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Yes, he's an award-winning gastroenterologist, New York Times best-selling author.

1:27.0

But most importantly, he's somebody that's taking it upon himself to get his education expanded

1:34.0

beyond his conventional education that was lacking something so mighty and so important

1:41.0

in forming and protecting our gut health that he's now become an expert on and I'm talking about the relationship between our gut and our food.

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And so on this very special episode, you're going to get a compilation of powerful conversations.

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