Things You Need To Know For Better Gut Health with Emeran Mayer, MD & Dylan Mayer, MS | MGC Ep. 88
The Mind-Gut Conversation PodcastShow Notes
Got questions about gut health, diet and the microbiome? In this special Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of The Mind-Gut Conversation, I answer real questions from our members—covering everything from ADHD and the gut to colonic hydrotherapy, ultra-processed foods and how to fix your microbiome after a night of drinking. Joining me for this episode is my son, Dylan, who has been deeply involved in our work at emeranmayer.com. With his background in nutrition and passion for health, we tackle your biggest concerns, including:
- The gut microbiome’s role in ADHD—what does the latest research say? - Can kids be taught to “listen” to their gut? - Histamine intolerance, yogurt fermentation, and probiotics—can too much of a good thing backfire? - Does colonic hydrotherapy harm the microbiome? - The truth about protein powders—do they count as ultraprocessed foods? - How does alcohol impact the gut, and can red wine be beneficial? - The carnivore diet, gluten and fiber—what’s best for gut health? - How to distinguish between gut-related, hormone-related or insulin-related symptoms.
If you’re looking for science-backed insights on how to optimize your gut health, avoid common pitfalls and make informed choices about your diet and lifestyle, this AMA is for you! Want to submit your own questions for our next AMA? Join our community at www.emeranmayer.com/membership for exclusive Q&As, live events and in-depth courses. As always, we'd greatly appreciate any feedback in the comments below! We hope you enjoy the episode. ------- This episode is brought to you by Seed. Supporting your gut health is a journey—one that includes diet, exercise and lifestyle. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and we could use a little extra support. That’s why I recommend Seed’s DS-01®—a probiotic with clinically studied strains and a prebiotic that support gut health, immunity, and heart health. Use my code MAYER25 for 25% off your first month of Seed, or visit the link here. https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=emeranmayer&utm_term=25p&promo_code=MAYER25 ------- Chapters 0:00 - 3:11 Introduction 3:11 - 9:57 Gut Microbiome & ADHD 9:57 - 13:27 How Kids Can Learn To "Listen" To Their Gut 13:27 - 18:28 Histamine/Tyramine Reactions from Fermented Foods 18:28 - 21:09 Colonic Hydrotherapy & Gut Health 21:09 - 24:31 Alcohol & Gut Health 24:31 - 26:51 Ultraprocessed Foods & Protein Powders 26:51 - 30:47 Thoughts on Gluten 30:47 - 32:44 Seed's DS-01 32:44 - 36:57 Carnivore Diet & Gut Health 36:57 - 39:43 Seasonality & Gut Issues 39:43 - 41:24 Relationship Between Gut & Neurodegenerative Diseases 41:24 - 43:55 Gut-Related vs. Hormone-Related vs. Insulin-Related Issues 43:55 - 46:19 Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) 46:19 - 48:55 Estrogen Recycling in The Gut 48:55 - 52:35 Top 3 Foods For Gut Health & Number 1 To Reduce 52:35 - 53:45 Outro
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