Gut Health 101 and Dr. Emily's Dissertation Research

In this episode, we unpack what “gut health” actually means, from symptoms, motility, digestion, and the microbiome to intestinal barrier function, immune signaling, gut-brain communication, and exercise-related GI distress. Emily walks us through her dissertation research on resistance training, mood state, and intestinal permeability, and we use a case study to talk through bloating, fiber tolerance, probiotics, gut repair supplements, and why symptoms do not automatically mean your gut is broken.This episode is sponsored by MacroFactor, a premium nutrition app that combines fast food logging with adaptive nutrition coaching.MacroFactor uses logged nutrition intake and body weight data to estimate energy expenditure over time, then adjusts calorie and macro targets through weekly check-ins based on your goals and progress. It also includes detailed macro and micronutrient tracking, weight trend data, and an adherence-neutral approach that does not punish you for going over or under your targets.Use code LABRAT for a 14-day free trial.MacroFactor link: https://app.macrofactor.com/mflabratFollow US on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/labratradiopod/  Emily's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydow/  Nathan's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drnathanjenkins/