American Gut Project

American Gut ProjectTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 496, Segment 3

Feb 24, 2017 • 19m

Guest: Rob Knight, Professor at UCSD, Co-Founder of the American Gut Project We think a lot about heart health or mental health – but how often do we consider the health of our gut? Our next guest says it – specifically the bacteria that thrive there – is like a forgotten organ in the body – and it has an outsized impact on our well-being. Gut bacteria influence body weight, allergies, even the way we respond to medication.

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