by Kriben Govender
Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist and Gut Health Advocate. He is the founder of Gut Health Superstore, Nourishme Organics. He had a seemingly happy life which came crashing down. He was bullied in the workplace, his marriage collapsed, he lost his job and found himself alone in an apartment ready to end his life. Kriben soldiered on, and discovered the impact of gut health on overall health. His purpose is to share the importance of gut health in addressing many different health issues. In this show, Kriben explores how you can improve your health and wellbeing by focusing on your gut.
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March 14, 2025
<p>In this episode, Dr. William Davis delves into the fascinating world of L. Reuteri and its impact on skin health, gut and overall well-being. Learn about the potential benefits of this probiotic strain and its connection to gut health.</p> <p>Topics Covered :</p> <h3 data-sourcepos="4:1-4:32">L. Reuteri and its Benefits:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="6:1-16:0"> <li data-sourcepos="6:1-6:255"><strong>Loss in Modern Populations:</strong> Dr. William Davis highlights that Lactobacillus reuteri is largely absent in modern people due to antibiotic overuse, unlike in indigenous populations and wild mammals [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=76" target="_blank" rel="noopener">01:16</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:233"><strong>Initial Benefits:</strong> Restoration of L. reuteri can lead to youthful musculature, increased oxytocin (enhancing love and affection), improved libido, and better social behavior [<!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=127" target="_blank" rel="noopener">02:07</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-11:123"><strong>Skin Health:</strong> <ul data-sourcepos="9:5-11:123"> <li data-sourcepos="9:5-9:129">L. reuteri dramatically increases dermal collagen, reducing wrinkles [<!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">02:31</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:5-10:220">A clinical trial with 25 women showed a 15% increase in dermal layer thickness using L. reuteri with marine collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, and astaxanthin [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=213" target="_blank" rel="noopener">03:33</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="11:5-11:123">Participants experienced more moisture and reduced wrinkle depth [<!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=319" target="_blank" rel="noopener">05:19</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> </li> <li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:229"><strong>Body Composition:</strong> The same trial unexpectedly showed significant waist circumference reduction, suggesting a targeting of abdominal fat and restoration of youthful muscle [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=331" target="_blank" rel="noopener">05:31</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:243"><strong>Comparison to GLP-1 Agonists:</strong> Dr. Davis contrasts the benefits of L. reuteri with the drawbacks of drugs like Wegovy, which can lead to muscle loss and worsened health upon cessation [<!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">06:30</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:206"><strong>Strain Specifics:</strong> Dr. Davis mentions using a specific strain, L. reuteri LRDR, in his clinical trials, chosen for its effects in animals and humans [ <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=592" target="_blank" rel="noopener">09:52</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-16:0"><strong>Dosage:</strong> Emerging evidence suggests that dosage matters, with higher doses potentially yielding better results [<!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=693" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11:33</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="17:1-17:25">Mechanisms of Action:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="19:1-21:0"> <li data-sourcepos="19:1-19:273"><strong>Endotoxemia Reduction:</strong> L. reuteri helps reduce endotoxemia (bacterial breakdown products in the bloodstream), which is linked to various health issues like increased blood glucose, abdominal fat, and inflammation [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13:39</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="20:1-21:0"><strong>Oxytocin and Cortisol:</strong> L. reuteri increases oxytocin, suppressing appetite, and reduces cortisol levels, which are linked to abdominal fat accumulation [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16:54</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="22:1-22:44">Other Beneficial Bacteria and Practices:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="24:1-27:0"> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:196"><strong>Bacillus subtilis:</strong> Dr. Davis discusses using Bacillus subtilis to make sparkling juices, utilizing the DE111 strain for CO2 production [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1141" target="_blank" rel="noopener">19:01</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:174"><strong>Saccharomyces boulardii:</strong> Recommended for minimizing gastrointestinal microbiome disruption when taking antibiotics [<!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1251" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20:51</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="26:1-27:0"><strong>Lactobacillus crispatus:</strong> Crucial for female reproductive health, reducing miscarriage risk, premature delivery, and improving vaginal health [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1345" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22:25</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->]. It can be obtained through products like Gero Fem Dophilus Advanced or by making yogurt [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1478" target="_blank" rel="noopener">24:38</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="28:1-28:15">Prebiotics:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="30:1-34:0"> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:161"><strong>Role:</strong> Prebiotics feed beneficial microbes, leading to the production of metabolites like butyric acid [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1658" target="_blank" rel="noopener">27:38</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:191"><strong>Butyric Acid:</strong> Improves sleep, lowers blood pressure and sugar, reduces inflammation, and acidifies the skin, discouraging pathogens [ <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=1699" target="_blank" rel="noopener">28:19</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:217"><strong>Types:</strong> Inulin and fructooligosaccharides are widely metabolized, but other options include galactooligosaccharides, xylooligosaccharides, and polysaccharides [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2031" target="_blank" rel="noopener">33:51</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-34:0"><strong>Hyaluronic acid:</strong> It is a fiber sourced from animals that blooms butyric acid producing species [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2075" target="_blank" rel="noopener">34:35</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->]</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="35:1-35:10">Wheat:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="37:1-41:0"> <li data-sourcepos="37:1-37:185"><strong>Modern Wheat Issues:</strong> Dr. Davis reiterates the problems with modern high-yield semi-dwarf wheat, including glyphosate exposure [<!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2231" target="_blank" rel="noopener">37:11</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="38:1-38:163"><strong>Differences in Wheat:</strong> The type of gliadin protein in wheat varies, affecting gastrointestinal tolerance [<!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2401" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40:01</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="39:1-39:225"><strong>Harmful Components:</strong> Amylopectin A, wheat germ agglutinin, and phytates contribute to heart disease risk, gastrointestinal toxicity, and mineral binding, respectively [<!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40:23</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="40:1-41:0"><strong>Sourdough:</strong> Fermentation reduces some harmful components but doesn't eliminate them [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2592" target="_blank" rel="noopener">43:12</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="42:1-42:24">Microbiome Research:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="44:1-46:0"> <li data-sourcepos="44:1-44:227"><strong>SIBO:</strong> Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is common, and correcting it can be achieved by restoring lost microbes, especially those that colonize the small intestine [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2743" target="_blank" rel="noopener">45:43</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="45:1-46:0"><strong>Microbe Interactions:</strong> Microbes interact with each other, and understanding these interactions is crucial [<!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=3070" target="_blank" rel="noopener">51:10</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="47:1-47:22">Future Directions:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="49:1-51:0"> <li data-sourcepos="49:1-49:231"><strong>Oxytocin Release:</strong> Further research is needed to understand how L. reuteri causes oxytocin release and its potential to address social isolation and narcissistic behavior [<!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=3168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">52:48</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="50:1-51:0"><strong>Shape and Body Composition:</strong> Focusing on targeting abdominal visceral fat and restoring muscle, rather than just weight loss [<!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=3258" target="_blank" rel="noopener">54:18</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="52:1-52:14">Resources:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="54:1-57:0"> <li data-sourcepos="54:1-54:131"><strong>Books:</strong> "Super Gut," "Wheat Belly" (revised and expanded), and cookbooks [<!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=3353" target="_blank" rel="noopener">55:53</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="55:1-55:170"><strong>Website/Blog:</strong> WilliamDavisMD.com <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=http://WilliamDavisMD.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">William Davis MD</a><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2980" target="_blank" rel="noopener">49:40</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> <li data-sourcepos="56:1-57:0"><strong>Membership website:</strong> The Inner Circle [<!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=2994" target="_blank" rel="noopener">49:54</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->]</li> </ul> <h3 data-sourcepos="58:1-58:35">One Thing for Gut Health Today:</h3> <ul data-sourcepos="60:1-61:0"> <li data-sourcepos="60:1-61:0">Include fermented foods like Bacillus subtilis sparkling juice or sauerkraut [<!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a href="https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8&t=3411" target="_blank" rel="noopener">56:51</a><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!---->].</li> </ul> <div class="attachment-container youtube"><!----><!----><!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----> <div class= "tool-attribution show-header hide-from-message-actions"> </div> </div> <p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> This video explores the potential of L. Reuteri for improving skin health and overall wellness by focusing on gut health. Dr. Davis provides insights into how this probiotic strain may contribute to a healthier you.</span></p> <p>About Dr William Davis:</p> <p>Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and author known for advocating for low-carbohydrate diets and against "modern wheat." 1 He is based in Milwaukee and has written multiple health books, including the NY Times bestseller "Wheat Belly" and "Undoctored." 2 Dr. Davis has been raising awareness about the potential health concerns related to gluten, wheat, and processed foods for over 20 years. He emphasizes diet and lifestyle changes for preventing cardiovascular disease, rather than relying solely on medication. His views have been featured in major media outlets such as The Dr. Oz Show and The New York Times. 3 Dr. Davis is also the founder of the Undoctored website and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Realize Therapeutics, a company focused on microbiome research.</p> <p>About Kriben Govender:</p> <p>Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sponsor: Nourishme Organics</p> <p><a title="Nourishme Organics" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/</a></p> <p>10% off using code : happygut</p> <p><strong>Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting</strong></p> <p><a title="Microbiome Testing Australia" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Kriben Govender here: </p> <p><a title="Kriben Govender" href= "https://linktr.ee/kribengovender" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://linktr.ee/kribengovender</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Dr William Davis:</p> <p>https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/</p> <div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Download links</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div><a title="Dr William Davis" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-l-reuteri-for-skin-and-gut/id1433882512?i=1000699166229" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1BA1D09A-6382-4B94-A93E-5F5DD89F366D.png" alt="Apple Podcast" width="399" height="141" /></a></div> <div><a title="Dr William Davis" href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/6miiBtgulELI5HDxpieSvj?si=cTk9_jfiSzuW31KwJT0gkg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1AD8B658-9129-4836-87EE-35DB40AEBE1B.png" alt="" width="408" height="144" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div><a title="Dr William Davis" href= "https://youtu.be/yzqG_VAaAu8" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/yt_logo_rgb_light.png" alt="Youtube" width="406" height="91" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Instructions:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click this link </div> <div><a title="Gut health Gurus Itunes" href= "https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2</a></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side</div> <div>- This will open the Itunes app</div> <div>- Click the "Subscribe" button</div> <div>- Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab</div> <div>- Click on "Write a Review" button</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here:</div> <div><a href="https://goo.gl/9aNP0V" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://goo.gl/9aNP0V</a></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube</div> <div> </div> <div><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1</a></div> <div> </div> <div>3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories</div> <div>4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you so much for your support. 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February 2, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kiran Krishnan, a renowned expert in the field of microbiome research. Kiran shares his insights on a wide range of topics, including the interaction between the microbiome and immune system, the impact of antibiotics on gut health, the gut-brain interaction, and the connection between gut health and skin health. </p> <p>Topics Discussed:</p> <p>00:00 - Who is Kiran Krishnan?</p> <p>04:20 - How does the microbiome and immune system interact?</p> <p>14:52 - How does the microbiome identify friend and foe?</p> <p>17:13 - Is it better to expel phlegm or swallow?</p> <p>19:47 - Training the immune system</p> <p>26:01 - The effect of taking an antibiotic to treat infection.</p> <p>33:00 - Strategies to counter the negative impacts of antibiotics</p> <p>36:30 - The impact of antiobiotics on people around you</p> <p>39:45 - The Gut Brain Interaction and Psychobiotics</p> <p>51:55 - Psychobiotics and Sleep</p> <p>55:02 - Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain and Leaky Skin</p> <p>57:48 - Rate of Skin Ageing as a predicator for chronic disease</p> <p>1:04:02 - Cutibacterium acnes and Acne</p> <p>1:07:28 - Siv Biome, Serene Skin and Gut Skin Axis</p> <p>1:13:28 - H.pylori, Cancer, Pyloguard L reuteri Postbiotic</p> <p>1:19:31 - Kiran's top gut and skin health tips</p> <p>About Dr Kiran Krishnan<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">:</span></p> <p>Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry for the past 17 years. His early work involved hands-on Research and Development in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa.</p> <p>About Kriben Govender:</p> <p>Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sponsor: Nourishme Organics</p> <p><a title="Nourishme Organics" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/</a></p> <p>10% off using code : happygut</p> <p><strong>Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting</strong></p> <p><a title="Microbiome Testing Australia" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Kriben Govender here: </p> <p><a title="Kriben Govender" href= "https://linktr.ee/kribengovender" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://linktr.ee/kribengovender</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Kiran Krishnan:</p> <p>https://sivcare.com/</p> <div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Download links</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div><a title="Kiran Krishnan" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiran-krishnan-gut-health-secrets-for-a-stronger/id1433882512?i=1000688115200" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1BA1D09A-6382-4B94-A93E-5F5DD89F366D.png" alt="Apple Podcast" width="399" height="141" /></a></div> <div><a title="Kiran Krishnan" href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/22D3oJ8k0OAUrtyzoT7LQI?si=e04037ad7a674b70" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1AD8B658-9129-4836-87EE-35DB40AEBE1B.png" alt="" width="408" height="144" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div><a title="Kiran Krishnan" href="https://youtu.be/yqOA2nWvCU8" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/yt_logo_rgb_light.png" alt="Youtube" width="406" height="91" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Instructions:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click this link </div> <div><a title="Gut health Gurus Itunes" href= "https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2</a></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side</div> <div>- This will open the Itunes app</div> <div>- Click the "Subscribe" button</div> <div>- Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab</div> <div>- Click on "Write a Review" button</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here:</div> <div><a href="https://goo.gl/9aNP0V" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://goo.gl/9aNP0V</a></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube</div> <div> </div> <div><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1</a></div> <div> </div> <div>3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories</div> <div>4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you so much for your support. 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November 3, 2024
<p>In this fascinating episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, interviews medical doctor and vascular biologist, Dr William Li on how to have a healthy heart, circulatory system and much more.</p> <p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Topics Discussed:</span></p> <p>00:00 - Who is Dr William Li</p> <p>03:06 - Why do we die from heart disease?</p> <p>08:22 - How do we prevent heart disease?</p> <p>15:00 - Current medical paradigm for heart disease?</p> <p>21:36 - What is APOE?</p> <p>25:32 - Dietary recommendations to prevent heart disease</p> <p> 31:32 - Dietary Supplements for heart health</p> <p>36:15 - Statins and the microbiome</p> <p>38:25 - Food as Medicine or Poison</p> <p>42:54 - What are Plant Sterols </p> <p>46:20- Tips to Handle Erectile Dysfunction</p> <p>53:10 - Oral Microbiome</p> <p>56:34 - How Viagra was discovered</p> <p>59:10 - Dr Li's top Gut Health tip</p> <p>This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complex world of the gut - heart axis, the science behind it, and practical approaches to improving heart health issues.</p> <p>About Dr William Li:</p> <p>Dr. William Li is a renowned physician, scientist, and author, recognized for his pioneering work in angiogenesis—the process through which the body forms new blood vessels—and its implications for treating various diseases. He serves as the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, a nonprofit organization he co-founded in 1994 to advance angiogenesis-based medicine, diet, and lifestyle interventions.</p> <p>About Kriben Govender:</p> <p>Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sponsor: Nourishme Organics</p> <p><a title="Nourishme Organics" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/</a></p> <p>10% off using code : happygut</p> <p><strong>Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting</strong></p> <p><a title="Microbiome Testing Australia" href= "https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Kriben Govender here: </p> <p><a title="Kriben Govender" href= "https://linktr.ee/kribengovender" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://linktr.ee/kribengovender</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Dr William Li:</p> <p><a title="Dr William Li" href="https://drwilliamli.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://drwilliamli.com/</a></p> <div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Download links</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div><a title="Dr William Li" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-william-li-on-food-heart-health-and-the-microbiome/id1433882512?i=1000675484663" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1BA1D09A-6382-4B94-A93E-5F5DD89F366D.png" alt="Apple Podcast" width="399" height="141" /></a></div> <div><a title="Dr Amine Zorgani" href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l3yEH3HCbOgdcQIcHlL2j?si=qsKtmEBzT3CRkFR8TDUfqA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/1AD8B658-9129-4836-87EE-35DB40AEBE1B.png" alt="" width="408" height="144" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div><a title="Dr William Li" href="https://youtu.be/nnRAvJhjkiY" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/129213/yt_logo_rgb_light.png" alt="Youtube" width="406" height="91" /></a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Instructions:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click this link </div> <div><a title="Gut health Gurus Itunes" href= "https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2</a></div> <div> </div> <div>- Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side</div> <div>- This will open the Itunes app</div> <div>- Click the "Subscribe" button</div> <div>- Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab</div> <div>- Click on "Write a Review" button</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here:</div> <div><a href="https://goo.gl/9aNP0V" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://goo.gl/9aNP0V</a></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube</div> <div> </div> <div><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1</a></div> <div> </div> <div>3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories</div> <div>4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you so much for your support. 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