The Gut Health Myths You Still Believe (And What Actually Works)

Your gut microbiome affects far more than digestion. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan sits down with gut health expert Jordan Haworth to break down the science of gut health, probiotics, fibre, acid reflux, oral microbiome health, fermented foods, GLP-1, bloating, sleep, fasting, and the everyday habits that actually improve your microbiome.

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We speak about:

• The connection between oral health and gut health
• Why chewing food properly changes digestion
• The truth about probiotics and fermented foods
• Best foods for beneficial gut bacteria
• Gut-friendly habits that improve digestion naturally
• Acid reflux hacks backed by science
• Whether greens powders and fibre gummies are worth it
• The role of fasting, sleep, exercise and stress on the microbiome
• Why gut health affects metabolism, immunity, mood and more

00:00 Gut Health Starts In The Mouth
01:15 Why Chewing Improves Digestion
04:10 Eating Slowly, GLP-1 & Feeling Full
06:55 Oral Microbiome, Mouthwash & Gum Disease
11:25 Acid Reflux & The Lower Oesophageal Sphincter
19:40 Bitter Foods, Coffee & Digestion
22:05 Nausea, Ginger & Fart Walking
31:00 Foods That Feed Bifidobacteria
34:00 Fermented Foods & Lactic Acid Bacteria
37:50 Slow-Fermenting Fibres For The Colon
40:35 Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics Explained
50:40 Nature, Sleep, Exercise & The Microbiome
53:10 Fasting, Akkermansia & Gut Rest
54:45 Sweeteners, Vinegar, Greens Powders & Fibre Gummies

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