The Proof with Simon Hill

Building a Healthy Gut | Dr Will Bulsiewicz

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Jul 25, 2018
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INSIGHT

Microbiome Modulates Genetic Risk

  • Human genes explain little of modern disease risk alone.
  • Gut bacteria modulate gene expression and can flip genetic predispositions on or off.
ANECDOTE

Birth Seeds A Child's Microbiome

  • During late pregnancy maternal vaginal flora change to resemble gut flora to seed the baby during vaginal birth.
  • A child develops a near-adult microbiome by age two to three years.
ADVICE

Protect Early Microbial Development

  • If possible choose vaginal birth, breastfeed and avoid unnecessary antibiotics to support early microbiome development.
  • Breast milk contains human milk oligosaccharides that specifically feed beneficial gut bacteria.
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