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Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in modern health—and for good reason.

In this episode, we explore the science behind the gut microbiome and its role in overall wellbeing.

The episode emphasizes a balanced, science-based approach to gut health—focusing on sustainable habits rather than quick fixes.

 ***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.

Main Discussion Points

• What is gut health in general
• The difference between probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics 
• Practical strategies to support gut health

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References and Further Readings

1. Bischoff SC. 'Gut health': a new objective in medicine? BMC Med. 2011 Mar 14; 9:24. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-9-24. PMID: 21401922; PMCID: PMC3065426.
2.  Carabotti M, et al. Ann Gastroenterol. 2015; 28:203-9. 
3.  Clapp M, et al. Clin Pract. 2017;7(4):987. doi:10.4081/cp.2017.987. 
4.  Hrncir T. Microorganisms. 2022;10(3):578. doi:10.3390/microorganisms10030578. 
5.  Kaur AP, Bhardwaj S, Dhanjal DS, et al. Plant Prebiotics and Their Role in the Amelioration of Diseases. Biomolecules. 2021;11(3):440. doi:10.3390/biom11030440. 
6.  Kechagia M, et al. ISRN Nutr. 2013; 2013:481651. doi:10.5402/2013/481651. 
7.  Madison A, Kiecolt-Glaser JK. Curr Opin Behav Sci. 2019; 28:105-110. doi: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2019.01.011. 
8.  Marco ML, et al. ISAPP consensus: gut health definition. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-026-01176-x
9.  Patangia DV, Ryan CA, Dempsey E, et al. Impact of antibiotics on the human microbiome and consequences for host health. Microbiologyopen. 2022;11(1): e1260. doi:10.1002/mbo3.1260.
10. Thorakkattu P, Khanashyam AC, Shah K, et al. Postbiotics: Current Trends in Food and Pharmaceutical Industry. Foods. 2022;11(19):3094. doi:10.3390/foods11193094. 
11.  Varghese S, et al. Nutrients. 2024;16(21):3663. doi:10.3390/nu16213663. 
12.  Wiertsema SP, et al. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System... Nutrients. 2021;13(3):886. doi:10.3390/nu13030886. 

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