#283 ‒ Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. 02:32:41 Publish Date: 2023/12/18
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Chapters Who is Colleen Cutcliffe and what is her current focus? What are the basics of the microbiome? How is the human microbiome studied? What are the implications of the rapid evolution of bacteria on health? How do we measure and understand the microbiome, and what are key indicators of its health? Why is fiber important for gut health through butyrate production? Is fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) a viable option for manipulating gut bacteria? What is the gut-brain connection and how do antibiotics, nutrition, and stress impact the microbiome? What influences the vaginal microbiome? How do gut microbes affect obesity and what are the challenges with fecal transplants in people? What are beneficial strains of gut bacteria and which are commonly found in probiotics? What is the difference between a probiotic and a prebiotic, and what does CFU measure? How are probiotic strains produced and what is the significance of CFU? How can we mitigate the effects of antibiotics on the microbiome? What do we know about the effect of artificial sweeteners on the gut microbiome? Why is Akkermansia considered a keystone strain with implications for metabolic health? What are the essential steps to develop a robust probiotic for optimal health support? How does Akkermansia help control blood glucose and what are its implications for weight loss and diabetes management? What is Pendulum Therapeutics' commitment to rigorous product development? What are the details about the probiotic 'Glucose Control' and other probiotics developed by Pendulum Therapeutics? What further studies of Akkermansia have been proposed or are underway? No transcript made for this episode yet, you may request it for free.
