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July 21, 2020 58 mins

Joining us today is Dr. Michael Ruscio. Dr. Ruscio is a foremost expert on natural gut health and a member of the Naturopathic Board of Gastroenterology.  On today's episode we discuss common gut issues and how to address them through diet and supplementation.  

Time Stamps

  • What brought his primary focus to gut health? [1:42]
  • What are quantifiable tests to determine if you may have gut issues? [5:06]
  • How does one go through an elimination process? [9:22]
  • How to identify and heal leaky gut. [11:57]
  • Why the standard American diet may be causing your gut dysbiosis.[14:55]
  • The negative effects of vegetable oils on your gut. [18:21]
  • Probiotics 101: Why quality does matter. [19:25]
  • How to support your testosterone levels. [26:40]
  • His protocol for consuming probiotics. [29:21]
  • Gut health and your thyroid. [34:18]
  • How to get gains while having a healthy gut. [39:51]
  • Why your joint pain may be steaming from your poor gut health. [44:28]

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  • Dr. Michael Ruscio, DNM, DC (@drruscio) • Instagram
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