We know that gut health plays a crucial role in everything from digestion to immunity, weight management, and even mental well-being. But what does looking after your gut actually look like in practice?
In this episode, I’m again joined by Dr James Kinross a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London, he’s a researcher, and author of Dark Matter, to explore the science behind our gut microbiome—and how we can take actionable steps to support it every single day.
🔍 Key Topics We Cover:
- Should everyone be doing a gut microbiome test?
- Are daily probiotics necessary, or is food enough?
- Can our gut bacteria influence how easily we lose weight?
- What’s the link between stress, mood, and our microbes?
- Does a healthy gut help us live longer?
But rather than just theory, today’s episode is all about practical strategies. We walk through what an ideal gut-health day looks like—from the moment you wake up to your morning routine, commute, meals, work stressors, and even how you wind down at night. Dr. Kinross breaks down:
✔ The best foods to start your day for optimal gut function
✔ What supplements to take (or avoid) for microbiome health
✔ How movement, stress, and even pollution affect your gut
✔ Why gut bacteria plays a role in breaking down food, recycling nutrients, and producing essential compounds
✔ How gut health shifts across different life stages—from newborns to aging adults
We also dive into some big health questions, including:
🧠 The gut-brain connection – how microbes influence serotonin, dopamine, and mood
💊 Post-antibiotic recovery – what to do if you’ve just finished a round of antibiotics
⚖️ Weight control – how gut microbes affect appetite, fat burning, and metabolism
🦠 Cancer risk – why are cases of bowel cancer rising in younger people?
If you’ve ever wondered how to support your gut and why it matters, this is the episode for you.
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