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April 16, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of Life Optimized, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract—and uncover how they influence nearly every aspect of your health. From stroke recoveryand mood disorders like depression and anxiety, to autoimmune disease and chronic inflammation, your gut is talking to your brain, your immune system, and even your metabolism.

Backed by insights from 10 recent studies, we explore:

  • How imbalances in gut flora can trigger disease

  • The role of microbial metabolites and immune signaling

  • Cutting-edge interventions like prebioticsprobioticsdietary shifts, and even fecal transplants

Whether you're a healthcare professional or just gut-curious, this episode offers evidence-based strategies to optimize your microbiome—and your health.

🔍 Keywords: Gut health, microbiome, mental health, autoimmune disease, stroke recovery, probiotics, prebiotics, gut-brain axis, inflammation, holistic medicine

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