EP 120: How to Improve Health and Performance by Healing Your Gut with Dr. Michael Ruscio
July 23, 20202 min read
Joining us today is Dr. Michael Ruscio. Dr. Ruscio is a foremost expert on natural gut health and a member of the Naturopathic Board of Gastroenterology. On today's episode we discuss common gut issues and how to address them through diet and supplementation.
Time Stamps
What brought his primary focus to gut health? [1:42]
What are quantifiable tests to determine if you may have gut issues? [5:06]
How does one go through an elimination process? [9:22]
How to identify and heal leaky gut. [11:57]
Why the standard American diet may be causing your gut dysbiosis.[14:55]
The negative effects of vegetable oils on your gut. [18:21]
Probiotics 101: Why quality does matter. [19:25]
How to support your testosterone levels. [26:40]
His protocol for consuming probiotics. [29:21]
Gut health and your thyroid. [34:18]
How to get gains while having a healthy gut. [39:51]
Why your joint pain may be steaming from your poor gut health. [44:28]
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Dr. Michael Ruscio, DNM, DC (@drruscio) • Instagram
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