Why is gut health so important? Marc Washington is a health and wellness executive and founder of Supergut. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and the microbiome, and while we may disagree in the nutrition department, I learned a lot from this conversation.
What you’ll hear:
- Why gut health is important and why people are talking about it (1:41)
- His motivation to study gut health (6:05)
- Improving mental health by working on your gut microbiome (11:29)
- Diabetic drugs for weight loss and their side effects (13:35)
- Carnivore diet vs. plant-based diet and how they compare in regards to gut health (18:35)
- How he structures his day as far as nutrition is concerned (22:10)
- How his business came to be and why he decided to become an entrepreneur (26:55)
- Making an impact (33:14)
- The public health crisis (35:53)
- Health issues in communities of color (36:44)
- Why there isn’t more diversity in the ketogenic and nutrition spaces (42:12)
- How we can help close the gaps (44:27)
- Education (49:16)
- The importance of being authentic (51:21)
Where to learn more about Marc and Supergut:
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