The Gut Health Myths You Still Believe (And What Actually Works)

Your gut microbiome affects far more than digestion. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan sits down with gut health expert Jordan Haworth to break down the science of gut health, probiotics, fibre, acid reflux, oral microbiome health, fermented foods, GLP-1, bloating, sleep, fasting, and the everyday habits that actually improve your microbiome.Here is a link to preorder Jordan's new book out June 18th: How to Gut Health: Science-backed hacks for immunity, metabolism and better sleephttps://lnk.to/howtoguthealthWe speak about:The connection between oral health and gut healthWhy chewing food properly changes digestionThe truth about probiotics and fermented foodsBest foods for beneficial gut bacteriaGut-friendly habits that improve digestion naturallyAcid reflux hacks backed by scienceWhether greens powders and fibre gummies are worth itThe role of fasting, sleep, exercise and stress on the microbiomeWhy gut health affects metabolism, immunity, mood and more 00:00 Gut Health Starts In The Mouth 01:15 Why Chewing Improves Digestion 04:10 Eating Slowly, GLP-1 & Feeling Full 06:55 Oral Microbiome, Mouthwash & Gum Disease 11:25 Acid Reflux & The Lower Oesophageal Sphincter 19:40 Bitter Foods, Coffee & Digestion 22:05 Nausea, Ginger & Fart Walking 31:00 Foods That Feed Bifidobacteria 34:00 Fermented Foods & Lactic Acid Bacteria 37:50 Slow-Fermenting Fibres For The Colon 40:35 Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics Explained 50:40 Nature, Sleep, Exercise & The Microbiome 53:10 Fasting, Akkermansia & Gut Rest 54:45 Sweeteners, Vinegar, Greens Powders & Fibre GummiesHead to https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaranexplores to try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribeDiscover Throne's incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.comFor more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book "This Book May Save Your Life": https://geni.us/DrKaranBookGet my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformationDiscover my digital twin here: http://DrKaran.aiSign up for my Microbiome Course waitlist: https://drkaran.kit.com/microbiome-course-waitlistAbout Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor.Connect with me:Instagram: / drkaranrajanFacebook: / drkaranTikTok: / dr.karanrX: / drkaranrajanWebsite: www.drkaranrajan.com#GutHealth #Microbiome #DigestiveHealth #Probiotics #DrKaran