Gut microbiota

Gut microbiota

Topic

Heard in 5 episodes across 4 shows since Jul 2026

The gut microbiota, also known as the gut microbiome or gut flora, is the complex community of microorganisms—including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses—that live in the digestive tracts of animals. It represents the largest reservoir of microbes in the human body and plays a crucial role in digestion, immune system modulation, and protection against pathogens.

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5
across 4 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

6
3 positive · 1 negative

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What experts have said about Gut microbiota

6 statements · 3 positive · 1 negative · 2 neutral

  1. Matthew KrummelPositiveAug 3, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    The immune system regulates microbial populations in the gut.

    “It's allowing microbes to live in you, but it's titrating them.”

    Listen at 5:42

    Open the episode · How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max Krummel
  2. Dr. Stasha GominakPositiveJul 27, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Gut bacteria produce all eight B vitamins, which humans absorb.

    “These eight chemicals called B, all of them are made by bacteria and we absorb them.”

    Listen at 1:00:50

    Open the episode · Vitamin D Expert: The Supplement World Is Giving The WRONG Advice!
  3. William John BulsiewiczNeutralJul 10, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Gut microbes can ferment protein and produce gas.

    “Anything they come into contact with, it could be protein. They will ferment it, they will produce gas.”

    Listen at 6:08

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!
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Episodes

5 episodes featuring Gut microbiota, newest first