Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.
As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
“Everyone wants energy… but marvellous mitochondria - where do they come from? They originated from bacteria. We are intimately connected with the microbes in our bodies until our habits lead to dysbiosis, where the balance is disrupted…”
2:00 What got Dr Tom so interested in gut microbiome.
3:50 The trillions of cells and bacteria in the body and how they interact with the world.
5:35 What is gut microbiome?
7:20 How this topic is so integral to Dr Tom’s health journey.
9:45 Dr Tom’s research into the gut microbiome and some of the factors that influence it.
15:35 Dr Tom’s previous thoughts on coffee.
20:55 The effects of coffee on the gut microbiome.
25:30 The surprising multitude of things that affect the gut microbiome.
28:30 Everyone has a unique gut microbiome and what works for one person might not work for others.
33:10 The rise in fecal transplants and the science behind them.
35:40 Dr Tom’s experience in rebalancing his own gut microbiome.
39:30 Dr Tom’s food recommendations for a healthy gut and why probiotics aren’t as good for you as you might think.
45:35 Try a Mediterranean diet to start improving your gut microbiome.
48:05 The effects of alcohol on the gut microbiome.
50:15 Most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet.
55:20 The anecdotal evidence of heat and sauna therapy on the gut microbiome.
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