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191: Kiran Krishnan: How to Rebuild Your Gut Microbiome & Reduce Inflammation

Podcast: Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Darshan Shah, MD

Opublikowano: 2026-08-18

What if the biggest mistake we're making with gut health is treating the microbiome like a list of bacteria instead of a living ecosystem? Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that influence inflammation, metabolism, immune function, hormones, brain health, and longevity. But modern life—from ultra-processed foods and antibiotics to pesticides, chronic stress, and inadequate fiber—may be systematically stripping away the microbial diversity we need to stay healthy. My guest, Kiran Krishnan, is a research microbiologist and microbiome expert who has spent nearly two decades studying these complex microbial ecosystems. He co-founded Micr...