About this episode

Microbiologist Justin Sonnenburg discusses the importance of the gut microbiome and its impact on health.

People in this episode

Host: Russ Altman

Guest: Justin Sonnenburg

Topics covered

• gut health
• microbiome
• dietary choices
• chronic disease
• bacteria
• digestion

Keywords

• gut health
• microbiome
• bacteria
• fermented foods
• fiber
• chronic disease
• digestion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford Engineering

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