Behind the Stigma

The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ruari Robertson

January 13, 2022 Behind the Stigma Season 1 Episode 6
Behind the Stigma
The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ruari Robertson
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What is the connection between the brain and gut? & does the microbe composition in our gut have an impact on our mental health?

This week, I speak with Dr. Ruari Robertson, a leading researcher in the field who studies how microbes in our gut influence the human body and brain. We speak about the brain gut connection, what type of diet is good for our gut composition, and the difference between prebiotics and probiotics.

Website: https://ruairirobertson.com/
Biomes Podcast: https://ruairirobertson.com/biomes-podcast

Intro to Dr. Ruari Robertson
Difference between gut microbiome and microbiota
Brain-gut connection
Does poor mental health impact our gut or vice versa?
Our gut microbiota and psychiatric conditions
Diet and a healthy gut
Precision medicine - can our gut bacteria predict how we respond to drugs?
Prebiotics and probiotics
Dr. Ruari's future projects in the field