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Kriben Govender interviews Dr. Brad Leech about the connection between leaky gut and the microbiome.

Join Kriben Govender, a seasoned food scientist and gut health expert, as he sits down with Dr. Brad Leech, a clinical nutritionist with a profound understanding of the microbiome. In this enlightening conversation, they delve into the complex world of gut health and explore how it's intricately linked to our overall well-being. You'll discover: The importance of the microbiome in autoimmune conditions and overall health. The staggering diversity of bacteria within our gut and what it means for us. Lifestyle factors that are diminishing our microbiome diversity. Simple, actionable steps you can take to enrich the diversity of your gut microbiome. 🌟 Topics Covered: 🌟 00:30 - Introduction to Dr. Brad Leech 02:03 - Dr. Leech's journey into microbiome research 04:51 - What is the microbiome? 08:07 - Factors impacting the diversity of the Gut Microbiome 10:44 - How to boost your microbiome diversity 15:51 - Dealing with a Patient with Gut Issues 18:30 - What is Leaky Gut/ Intestinal Permeability? 21:00 - What are Lipopolysaccharides? 23:49 - Species that drive Hexa Lipopolysaccharides? 25:29 - How does Hexa Lipopolysaccharides affect patients with leaky gut? 26:28 - How to deal with…

People in this episode

Host: Kriben Govender

Guest: Dr. Brad Leech

Topics covered

• gut health
• microbiome
• leaky gut
• autoimmune conditions
• bacteria diversity
• prebiotics

Keywords

• leaky gut
• microbiome diversity
• autoimmune health
• prebiotic GOS
• lipopolysaccharides
• gut bacteria
• intestinal permeability

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Organizations: Microba

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