120 - How to Improve Health and Performance by Healing Your Gut with Dr. Michael Ruscio

Joining us today is Dr. Michael Ruscio. Dr. Ruscio is a foremost expert on natural gut health and a member of the Naturopathic Board of Gastroenterology.  On today's episode we discuss common gut issues and how to address them through diet and supplementation.   Time Stamps What brought his primary focus to gut health? [1:42] What are quantifiable tests to determine if you may have gut issues? [5:06] How does one go through an elimination process? [9:22] How to identify and heal leaky gut. [11:57] Why the standard American diet may be causing your gut dysbiosis.[14:55] The negative effects of vegetable oils on your gut. [18:21] Probiotics 101: Why quality does matter. [19:25] How to support your testosterone levels. [26:40] His protocol for consuming probiotics. [29:21] Gut health and your thyroid. [34:18] How to get gains while having a healthy gut. [39:51] Why your joint pain may be steaming from your poor gut health. [44:28] Featured Guest Dr. Michael Ruscio, DNM, DC (@drruscio) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Healthy Gut, Healthy You – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio Low-FODMAP Diet for Intestinal Inflammation and Autoimmunity What is Leaky Gut The Toxin Solution: How Hidden Poisons in the Air, Water, Food, and Products We Use Are Destroying Our Health--AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO FIX IT – Book by Dr. Joe Pizzorno Our Comprehensive Probiotics Guide Types of Probiotics Poor sleep quality increases inflammation, community study finds Gut Rebuild Nutrients - The Ruscio Institute LLC My Daily Gut Health Routine: Gut Rebuild Nutrients + Probiotics Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium.  To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1!  That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement.  Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order. Feeling stress or anxiety in your everyday life or because of the state of the world? One of the best ways to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and calm down is with CBD. Now not all CBD is created equal that's why Kris turns to Ned CBD. Ned uses full spectrum CBD from REAL hemp. No isolates, no synthetic ingredients, just CBD and organic MCT oil. Go to HelloNed.com/Gethin or simply use the code GETHIN to get 15% off and free shipping on your first order.