The Gut Insiders

15 Poor Gut Health Can Age You 37 Years. We Break Down The Latest Study

The Gut Insiders

Show Notes

A new study out of Denmark shows that your gut diversity predicts a lot more about your health than your chronological age. In fact, the inflammation produced by poor gut health can age you -- inflammation-wise -- by up to 37 years!

Chuck and Dr. B break down what the latest science says, and how you can use these findings to reduce chronic inflammation in your own life.

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Hosted by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Chuck Carroll Produced by Chuck Carroll & Matt Silverman Edited by Matt Silverman

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