9: This One Food is DESTROYING Your Gut (And It’s NOT Sugar!) – Dr. Nirvani Umadat

In this episode, you'll learn why gut health is crucial for overall well-being, how an imbalanced microbiome leads to inflammation and disease, what leaky gut syndrome is, and simple steps to restore your gut for better digestion, energy, and mental clarity.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction  [00:27] The gut as the second brain[01:11] How gut feelings connect to emotional intelligence[02:36] What the gut actually is and its role in digestion[03:30] Understanding the gut microbiome[04:53] We are more microbial than human[07:01] What happens when gut bacteria are imbalanced[07:56] How inflammation in the gut leads to health issues[08:49] Signs of an inflamed gut[09:51] The impact of gut inflammation on nutrient absorption[11:43] How the gut regulates energy and hormones[13:37] What happens when gut cells weaken[15:04] The connection between gut health and brain function[16:51] How poor nutrition leads to leaky gut[18:11] The rise of leaky gut syndrome[19:31] How gut inflammation affects the blood-brain barrier[20:28] The link between gut health and brain fog[21:50] How chronic inflammation damages the body[22:54] Signs that your gut needs help[24:22] Why bacteria and fungi can leak into the bloodstream[26:28] How poor gut health leads to liver disease[27:53] The connection between gut health and detoxification[29:30] Why the microbiome is key to overall health[31:02] How gut bacteria produce essential nutrients[33:08] What research says about gut health and aging[34:53] How an unhealthy gut impacts intuition[36:18] Why gut health is essential for emotional well-being[37:32] The best fibre-rich foods for gut health[38:56] Why probiotics support the microbiome[40:47] The role of fermented foods in gut health[42:00] How physical activity supports digestion[43:40] Why movement enhances gut function[45:16] A simple yoga pose to improve digestion[46:13] The importance of eating whole foods[48:09] How diet and lifestyle can prevent chronic illnessResources Mentioned:Gut Microbiota Interact with the Brain Through Systemic Chronic Inflammation by Mou Y et al. | ArticleDoes Consumption of Fermented Foods Modify the Human Gut Microbiota by Stiemsma L et al. | ArticlePlease "like", subscribe, and rate the show!Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website and her YouTube Channel.

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