Gut health documentary relates to chronic conditions, weight loss, mental health, etc.

[Darmine]

Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut

https://www.netflix.com/title/81436688

I didn't know where to post this, but it is really relevant for more than just the Chronic Conditions forum.

I have a chronic condition that has eluded every healthcare professional I have seen since 2014. I figured out how to manage it by reducing sugar, or anything that turns into sugar in the body (bread, beer, rice, etc.) I'm really interested in gut health at this point as that seems to be an important factor.

This documentary makes a few interesting statements. I'll just give the synopsis of what stuck out for me.

Cravings are actually not your brain. Cravings are gut bacteria sending a hormonal signal to the brain of what it desires.

Certain gut bacteria can be responsible for mental health issues, acne, chronic health conditions, etc. This can also go the other way. Certain gut bacteria can be responsible for your health, happiness, longevity, etc. Healthy outcomes have a lot to do with gut microbiome diversity. In developed countries, we have less gut bacteria diversity than people that live in undeveloped countries. This can actually change with effort.

For gut bacteria to die off, it takes 9 to 12 months of not eating a certain food. When people diet for a few months, stop, then gain MORE weight, this is due to their gut microbiome. The bacteria causing weight gain, acne, skin issues, etc., take a very long time to die off. For instance, diets like carnivore or keto diet are extreme. But after a year, some of the effects to the gut are permanent.

I actually found this to be true. I did a carnivore diet for just shy of 10 months. I was very afraid all my carb cravings would come back. However, I have noticed an incredible reduction in cravings. Even in the moments where I have indulged in carbs, I have not had cravings ramp up like before. The last part is anecdotal, but it confirmed something that I had observed.

There's something to be said about a multipronged approach when addressing health issues. Considering gut microbiome health alongside GLP-1 use could lead to overall healthier outcomes.

If anyone has seen this and has any other takeaways or has other knowledge about gut health, I would love to hear them.

 

[Thistley]

There’s a leading cardiologist who was on diary of a CEO ( DOAC) podcast on you tube

( Dr. Pradip Jamnadas)

He says first thing he does with so many patients is fix the gut and for many the cardiac symptoms resolve. It was interesting and he’s a good and engaging speaker.

He shows a diagram of the vagus nerve and how it links back to the gut. The signalling pathway and why the human body has invested heavily in evolving this pathway and so it must be important. Makes sense.

He suggests probiotics, inulin ( chicory root insoluble fibre) no seed oils, no white rice, and kefir/ fermented foods to help heal your gut biome returning to normal. He’s also into spores- I can’t remember the brand name.

He’s also a big fan of fasting and keto.

Thought you might find it interesting. As ever do your own reading around a topic and come to your own conclusions before spending money or making big lifestyle changes.