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February 26, 2025 67 mins

Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn fat?

Dr. Grace Liu from The Gut Institute reveals how gut health controls metabolism, mood, & energy.

This episode covers oxytocin’s role in healing, the power of peptides like BPC 157 & KPV, & how probiotics restore balance. Get personalized strategies to strengthen your gut, improve digestion, & enhance overall well-being in this episode on “Ultimate Gut Protocol.”

Meet our guest

Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is the founder of The Gut Institute & a leading functional medicine expert with 20+ years of clinical experience.

A pioneer in microbiome medicine, probiotics, & nutrigenomics, she formulates advanced gut health products & educates clinicians worldwide. She has hosted Microbiome Medicine Conferences, spoken at global events, & authored the bestseller 7 Steps to Heal SIBO.

Featured on GaiaTV, UCSF, & Women’s Health Mag, Dr. Liu helps high-profile clients like athletes & executives overcome fatigue, weight issues, & food allergies. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, Muay Thai boxing, & whiskey tasting in the Bay Area.

Thank you to our partners Key takeaways
  • Oxytocin helps with gut health & brain function—even aiding autistic children in communication
  • Centenarians often have lifestyle habits that naturally increase oxytocin
  • Probiotics with bifidobacterium—particularly bifidoblongum—are crucial for gut health & reducing harmful bacteria
  • Peptides like larazotide & BPC-157 are used to heal gut permeability & improve overall health
  • Frequent antibiotic use leads to an unhealthy gut due to microbial imbalance
  • Spore probiotics enhance gut health & have a protective sugar coating beneficial for bacteria
  • Oxalates linked to mold & candida overgrowth can be managed with the right probiotics
  • Entering a sauna without taking binders can worsen detox symptoms
  • Gut health significantly affects hormones including testosterone & progesterone
Episode highlights
  • 5:20 – Benefits of Oxytocin
  • 18:23 – Weeding, Seeding & Feeding the Gut
  • 21:08 – Healing Protocols & Hormonal Improvements
  • 42:22 – Handling Fiber & Detox Protocols
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