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“Insoluble fiber adds bulk and supports bowel regularity, while fermentable fibers feed gut microbes. These microbes produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, acetate, and propionate, which interact with colon cells, barrier function, and immune signaling.”

“They also serve as "decoys" to protect the infant from gut infections. HMOs are not present in infant formula, however. In this clip, Dr. Erica Sonnenburg describes the important role of human milk oligosaccharides in establishing a healthy gut in an infant.”

“Dr. Panda discusses the effects of time-restricted feeding on systemic inflammation; time-restricted eating as an opportunity for night-time repair that may prevent intestinal hyperpermeability (i.e., leaky gut), a primary source of systemic inflammation; and how the timing of macronutrients may differentially affect gut permeability.”

“The mind emerges from a brain that is continuously exchanging information with the rest of the body through the autonomic nervous system, stress hormones, immune signals, sensory pathways, and the gut–brain axis.”

“Many studies suggest that short-chain fatty acids derived from the gut microbiota promote the expansion of T-regulatory cells, maintain gut barrier function, regulate cytokine production, and support immune cell populations.”

“Research suggests that maintaining a protective mucin layer in the gut helps restrict the release of endotoxin from intestinal bacteria, a major source of inflammation. In this clip, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss how a healthy digestive tract interacts with the immune system to curb inflammation.”

“Dr. Elinav explains how bacterial products that coordinate activity between the gut, mucus layer, and immune system are integral to maintaining a healthy gut barrier. In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses the intestinal barrier's important role in absorbing nutrients while keeping out pathogens.”

“Glutamine supports the growth of cancer cells in petri dish studies. However, glutamine is therapeutic for the gut and can help reduce systemic inflammation. The majority of glutamine administered orally is taken up by the liver and gut, with little ending up in the bloodstream.”

“Dr. Elinav outlines his research demonstrating that a person's microbiome shifts in a predictable manner over the course of a day. Both what and surprisingly when we eat play important roles in determining the composition and function of the gut microbiome.”

“Dr. Snyder's laboratory is researching how different types of fiber favor specific bacterial strains that influence health status. In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder describes how the human microbiome plays a key role in health, immunity, and nutrition.”