Should you eat fermented foods? Colonoscopies, PPIs, Antibiotics, H.Pylori – Dr. Neil Stollman

Dr. Neil and I dive into the complexity of the gut microbiome, challenging the notion that a single probiotic strain can fix everything. We explore how diversity—not one 'superbug'—may be the real key to gut health. We also unpack how fecal transplants work, why antibiotics often do more harm than good, and if fermented foods are necessary or ideal. Dr. Neil Stollman is a practicing gastroenterologist based in Oakland, California, and serves as voluntary faculty at UCSF. A pioneer in the field of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), he has been involved in gut microbiome research and treatment for over two decades. Known for his work with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and broader gut health issues, Dr. Stollman brings a balanced and often humorous perspective to microbiome science. 0:00 Intro 1:43 All about Dr. Neil Stollman 2:53 The importance of gut health 12:13 All about Akkermansia 21:45 Glyphosate and other antimicrobial foods 30:55 FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) 35:03 Getting sick from C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) 39:29 Strengthening the Microbiome 44:28 Do we need Ferments 51:15 Thoughts on giving antibiotics to people with C. diff 1:11:43 Symptoms of H. pylori 1:18:14 Thoughts on long-term PPI use 1:21:47 Why gut doctors prescribe PPIs 1:31:03 Thoughts on colon tests 1:50:17 Where to find Dr. Neil Stollman _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://neilstollman.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/drstollman The Sonnenburgs Fermented Food Study: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0... OpenBiome (Stool Bank): https://www.openbiome.org NwJ Complete Wellness Panel: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/sho... Complete GI Map Stool Test: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/sho... _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/join-nu... FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/nwj... 🎙️ Podcast: https://nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.... 📺 YouTube:    / nutritionwithjudy   📸 Instagram:   / nutritionwithjudy   👥 Facebook:   / nutritionwjudy   NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/join-nu... 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: https://amzn.to/3R4VAXn 📚 Articles: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/articles/ 🎁 Free Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources/ 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3D5lyo5 _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. #guthealth #microbiome #probiotics #fermentedfoods #carnivorediet #hpilori #cdifficile #fecaltransplant #gutdiversity #digestivehealth #functionalmedicine #nutritionwithjudy #autoimmuneprotocol #chronicinflammation #biomerestoration #keystonespecies #stooltesting #histamineresponse