How Your Microbiome Controls Your Lifespan
How Your Microbiome Controls Your Lifespan
The Model Health Show
51 minutes
Hosted by Shawn Stevenson

Episode Description

<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>When you think about the factors that contribute to how long you live, you</span> <span>probably think</span> <span>about behaviors like diet, sleep, smoking, and alcohol consumption. But today, the latest science on the microbiome shows that the health and diversity of your microbiome also plays a</span> <span>substantial</span> <span>role in influencing your lifespan</span><span>.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to hear from three incredible experts on how your microbiome</span> <span>controls</span> <span>your longevity.</span> <span>You’ll</span> <span>learn about the specific gut bacteria that can reduce your risk for diseases and how to build a healthy, resilient microbiome.</span> <span>This special compilation features</span> <span>expert scientists and physicians in the specialties of genetics, cancer research, and cardiology.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>If you want to be healthier and live longer, unlocking the health of your microbiome is a powerful lever you can pull. This episode is here to give you all the information you need to create your healthiest gut ever. I hope you enjoy this compilation episode! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span><br> In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why your</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>gut microbiome</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is like air traffic control for your health.</span> <span>(1:58)</span></span></li> <li><span>How the health of your microbiome can </span><span>impact</span> <span>your body’s reaction to medical treatments.</span> <span>(2:31)</span></li> <li><span>What role gut bacteria plays in </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>longevity</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(3:54)</span></span></li> <li><span>The four bacteria that can improve your health outcomes. </span><span>(5:36)</span></li> <li><span>How the </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>probiotic strain</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>P9 works.</span> <span>(7:15)</span></span></li> <li><span>The importance of diet for encouraging the growth of healthy gut bacteria</span><span>. (9:21)</span></li> <li><span>Why the combination of </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>fiber and fermented foods</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is so powerful.</span> <span>(</span><span>15:18)</span></span></li> <li><span>The role of</span> <span>microbiome diversity</span> <span>in promoting butyrate production.</span> <span>(16:17)</span></li> <li><span>What </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>xenobiotics</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are.</span> <span>(17:35)</span></span></li> <li><span>The impact that antibiotics have had on the human microbiome. </span><span>(20:20)</span></li> <li><span>How consuming resistant starches can </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>improve your gut health</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(23:05)</span></span></li> <li><span>What the gut-centric theory of hunger is. </span><span>(24:41)</span></li> <li><span>The health benefits of forest bathing. </span><span>(27:11)</span></li> <li><span>What </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>postbiotics</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are.</span> <span>(</span><span>32:49</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>How to incorporate more fermented polyphenols into your diet. </span><span>(</span><span>35:19</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>Why your microbiome is a </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>holistic marker</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>for your entire body.</span> <span>(</span><span>41:38</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>How many plant foods to consume every week for </span><span>optimal</span> <span>microbial diversity.</span> <span>(</span><span>43:43</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>The impact </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>time restricted feeding</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-U

Special Guests

  • Dr. Tim Spector
  • Dr. Stephen Gundry
  • Dr. William Lee