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“Microbial responses to individual components of a person's diet may influence host health. Food ingredients, such as artificial sweeteners and dietary emulsifiers, are typically thought to be inert, however, recent evidence suggests they impact gut microbes, ultimately influencing human health.”

“In turn, these beneficial bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids and other substances that prevent colonization of pathogenic bacteria in the gut. HMOs also serve as "decoys" to protect the infant from gut infections.”

“A healthy intestinal barrier limits the transport of pathogens and endotoxins from the gut to the bloodstream; however, increased gut permeability (known as "leaky gut") raises endotoxin levels, leading to metabolic endotoxemia.”

“Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift varies widely from person to person. For some people, the response is short and well controlled.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses Akkermansia muciniphila, vitamin B1's effect on blood sugar, emulsifiers in food, and electrolyte supplements.

A condition where the junctions in the gut epithelial wall lose their integrity.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Microbes in the gut interact in complex ways with metabolism and produce beneficial metabolites that support human health. In other cases, the body, its microbes, and a food or environmental element may interact in a detrimental way.”