Gut Health: Why It Matters!

from Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™) · host Dr. Shelly Ann

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in modern health—and for good reason.In this episode, we explore the science behind the gut microbiome and its role in overall wellbeing.The episode emphasizes a balanced, science-based approach to gut health—focusing on sustainable habits rather than quick fixes. ***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.Main Discussion PointsWhat is gut health in generalThe difference between probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics Practical strategies to support gut healthA Notable Episode:Top Functional Foods of 2026 & BeyondStay in the Know: *** Subscribe to the blog's newsletter to stay informed and enjoy additional health and wellness topics.Things you can do right now to improve your health Resources/Freebies:Helpful Blog Posts/Videos:Recipe: Okra Punch – It’s all about the FiberLongevity habits from the World’s Blue Zones: What Can We Learn? 2. Almonds and Olivez Wellness BlogReferences and Further ReadingsBischoff SC. 'Gut health': a new objective in medicine? BMC Med. 2011 Mar 14; 9:24. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-9-24. PMID: 21401922; PMCID: PMC3065426. Carabotti M, et al. Ann Gastroenterol. 2015; 28:203-9. Clapp M, et al. Clin Pract. 2017;7(4):987. doi:10.4081/cp.2017.987. Hrncir T. Microorganisms. 2022;10(3):578. doi:10.3390/microorganisms10030578. Kaur AP, Bhardwaj S, Dhanjal DS, et al. Plant Prebiotics and Their Role in the Amelioration of Diseases. Biomolecules. 2021;11(3):440. doi:10.3390/biom11030440. Kechagia M, et al. ISRN Nutr. 2013; 2013:481651. doi:10.5402/2013/481651. Madison A, Kiecolt-Glaser JK. Curr Opin Behav Sci. 2019; 28:105-110. doi: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2019.01.011. Marco ML, et al. ISAPP consensus: gut health definition. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-026-01176-x Patangia DV, Ryan CA, Dempsey E, et al. Impact of antibiotics on the human microbiome and consequences for host health. Microbiologyopen. 2022;11(1): e1260. doi:10.1002/mbo3.1260.Thorakkattu P, Khanashyam AC, Shah K, et al. Postbiotics: Current Trends in Food and Pharmaceutical Industry. Foods. 2022;11(19):3094. doi:10.3390/foods11193094. Varghese S, et al. Nutrients. 2024;16(21):3663. doi:10.3390/nu16213663. Wiertsema SP, et al. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System... Nutrients. 2021;13(3):886. doi:10.3390/nu13030886. For more Health and Wellness tips, subscribe to the Social-Ize Your Health ™ Podcast on Spotify and Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave a review and share it with someone who enjoys real conversations about health. Thanks for listening! Have a great day!

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