RHR: Beyond the Gut: The Microbiome’s Role in Sleep, Energy, and Longevity, with Dr. Zain Kassam
From Revolution Health Radio by Chris Kresser
March 10, 2026 · 45 min
About this episode
Chris Kresser interviews Dr. Zain Kassam about the microbiome's impact on various aspects of health including sleep and longevity.
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris sits down with gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher Dr. Zain Kassam to explore the rapidly evolving science of the microbiome and its profound impact on sleep, circadian rhythm, cognitive performance, stress resilience, immune balance, and longevity. From groundbreaking research on microbiome diversity and sleep quality to emerging innovations like cobiotics, Dr. Kassam explains how our microbial partners regulate core biological systems far beyond the gut. They discuss the connection between the gut and the brain, eyes, skin, and even ears—along with practical strategies for supporting microbial health in a modern world that constantly disrupts it. The post RHR: Beyond the Gut: The Microbiome’s Role in Sleep, Energy, and Longevity, with Dr. Zain Kassam appeared first on Chris Kresser .
People in this episode
Host: Chris Kresser
Guest: Dr. Zain Kassam
Topics covered
- microbiome
- sleep
- energy
- longevity
- gut health
- cognitive performance
- stress resilience
Keywords
- microbiome
- sleep quality
- cognitive performance
- gut-brain connection
- microbial health
- circadian rhythm
- stress resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Revolution Health Radio, cobiotics
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