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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Probiotics can be beneficial for gut health, but their effectiveness varies, and they may not always match the species we want to proliferate.

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How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

The quality of probiotics is inconsistent, and many products do not contain what they claim, so it's important to choose reputable brands.

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David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

To manipulate the gut microbiome, one can use antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics, but the full effects of these methods are still under study.

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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

A diverse diet rich in various plants and fibers is likely more beneficial for gut microbiota diversity than relying solely on purified fibers.

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David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

Fecal transplants have been effective in treating Clostridium difficile infections by replacing a depleted microbiome with a healthy one, but their effectiveness varies among individuals.

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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Fermented foods can enhance gut health and microbiota diversity, and combining them with fiber may have synergistic benefits.

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David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

The gut microbiome is so diverse that a large sample size is needed to determine what is healthy or unhealthy in it.

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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Microbiomes tend to exist in stable states, making it difficult to dislodge them from their current condition, even after significant changes like antibiotic use.

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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

There's a growing field focused on reprogramming the gut microbiome, which is more malleable than our human genome, making it easier to change gut microbes for health improvements.

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David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

We observed significant changes in participants' microbiomes in response to good and bad diets, aligning with existing literature on beneficial and harmful bacteria.