The Ben Azadi Show #1037 90 Days of Nothing but Meat! – Shocking Impact on My Gut Diversity & Metabolic Health with Dr. Shayne Morris
Jun 23, 2025
Dr. Shayne Morris, a molecular biologist specializing in microbiomes, joins Ben Azadi to explore the surprising benefits of a 90-day carnivore diet. They discuss how this restrictive diet improved Ben's gut diversity and metabolic health, challenging conventional beliefs about nutrition. The conversation delves into the adaptability of gut bacteria, the relationship between diet and genetics, and the implications of cholesterol levels. They highlight the importance of personalized nutrition and the potential effects of plant toxins on gut health.
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Microbial Interdependence Increases GABA
- Increased GABA-metabolizing bacteria during carnivore indicate higher gut-derived calming neurotransmitter production.
- Microbes feed each other, showing complex interdependent metabolic cycles in the gut.
Manage Opportunistic Bacteria Growth
- Watch opportunistic bacteria growth during carnivore diet to avoid gut inflammation.
- Use prebiotics to maintain gut balance especially when certain bacteria proliferate.
Diversity in Gut Has Paradox
- More gut diversity isn't always good; problematic bacteria can increase diversity but cause disease.
- Context and specific bacterial species matter more than total diversity alone.
