Dr. Robynne Chutkan: Dirt, Sweat, and Veggies - To Fortify Your Gut

For full resources and show notes, visit: http://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blo... Multiple studies show that antibiotics, medicines for heartburn and indigestion, and substances like alcohol and sweeteners reduce the amount of stomach acid in your gut, wreak havoc on your gut microbiome, and actually increase the likelihood of getting hit hard by viral illnesses like COVID-19. So what in the world can we do to prevent this? Gastroenterologist, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, is back with her latest book, "The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out" and addresses some questions head-on. Why are some people more susceptible to contracting these new viruses, and what practices can we do to minimize that risk and boost our immunity? Dr. Chutkan is a powerhouse of research and information in this interview, and we start with the basics: What are the gut and the digestive tract? Why do so many of us suffer from dysbiosis - which is a damaged gut microbiome? What makes some of these commonly-prescribed meds so bad for our gut lining? Once you learn “the why,” then you can take action to prevent illness and optimize health. In the second half of the interview. Dr. Chutkan shares her Top 10 Guidelines to boost your defenses and overall health. It’s a jam-packed session of research and science, but also hope. Our body heals at an enormously rapid rate if we provide the assistance it needs, and according to Dr. Chutkan, those key elements include dirt, sweat, and a whole lot of veggies!