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Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST.  Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world’s leadi...

Highlights

This episode dives into the science of gut health, exploring how the trillions of microbes in our digestive system influence everything from inflammation and immunity to brain function and chronic disease. Far beyond digestion, the gut emerges as a central regulator of overall well-being, shaped by diet, lifestyle, and even emotional history.
00:00
60% of stool weight is made up of the gut microbiome
03:28
Chronic inflammation often goes unnoticed but can cause fatigue, poor concentration, and body aches.
05:36
Skinny does not mean healthy; inflammation can persist beneath the surface
06:15
Activating the immune system can cause collateral damage to body tissues
07:13
Healing gut microbes can repair the gut barrier and reduce inflammation
10:51
Neuroinflammation from immune activation is linked to depression, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
12:53
Fecal transplant restores hundreds of bacterial species in the gut
17:08
Fecal transplants show remarkable results in melanoma patients after antibiotic use
18:22
Fecal transplants show lasting benefits for Parkinson's patients
20:44
Rebuilding the microbiome through diet is safer and more effective than fecal transplants
21:26
Over 60% of the audience reported gut issues, and diet alone doesn't explain all cases.
26:04
60% of stool weight is microbial, and feeding microbes with soluble fiber supports healthier bowel movements
32:37
Glyphosate disrupts gut microbiome by blocking the shikimate pathway in beneficial bacteria
35:04
Fermenting dough reduces fructan content, which can be hard to process for those with a damaged gut.
36:16
People with self-reported gluten sensitivity had fewer symptoms with gluten than placebo, implicating fructans as the real culprit.
38:23
The immune system attacks the microbiome in conditions like Crohn's disease, not truly autoimmune.
42:42
Taking antibiotics doubles the risk of inflammatory bowel disease in the next year
46:19
Fecal transplant suppressed C. diff, balanced immunity, and reduced inflammation without surgery.
50:54
A new gut barrier can be built every three to five days, enabling rapid health recovery.
51:57
Without fiber, you can't produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids in the gut
57:46
Butyrate is highly anti-inflammatory and essential for gut lining integrity
59:16
Tribal populations are protected from inflammation by lifestyle factors beyond diet.
1:03:29
Detectable alcohol in blood causes inflammation, even at low levels
1:07:28
Curcumin in turmeric blocks a key inflammatory cytokine
1:12:44
Morning light exposure can increase cortisol by 50% through SCN activation
1:24:22
Low butyrate levels in infant stool predict allergic disease development
1:28:38
Loneliness harms longevity as much as smoking due to chronic inflammation.
1:33:20
Exercising between 3-6 p.m. aligns with peak core body temperature for optimal performance.
1:34:56
Four-hour meal spacing allows the migrating motor complex to function properly
1:35:54
Light at night reduces melatonin by 30%
1:39:23
Avoiding late-night eating improves sleep and metabolism
1:44:25
The amygdala remains activated in trauma survivors, perpetuating fight-or-flight and disrupting gut motility via CRH release.
1:49:36
Acknowledge trauma as the root cause of gut issues before treatment
1:50:47
Rabbit-pellet-like poop indicates severe constipation and may result from insufficient fiber intake.
1:53:33
Magnesium oxide, sulfate, and citrate are more effective than glycinate for constipation
1:55:03
A Stanford study shows adding fermented foods can increase gut microbiome diversity and lower inflammation in eight weeks.
2:01:43
Having a daughter helped me understand my dad's love was always there.
2:08:03
Understanding gut health is like completing a jigsaw puzzle with real-world impact
2:09:36
I realized my dad was great only after having my own kids.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
What Is Inflammation?
03:28
Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation?
05:36
Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?
06:11
The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health
07:11
Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases
10:47
The Importance of a Healthy Gut
12:17
Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut
12:52
Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer
15:26
Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut
18:19
Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant?
20:40
A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues
21:22
Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue?
23:37
Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant
31:34
Processing Issues With Gluten
32:36
Is Sourdough the Best Bread?
35:04
Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead
36:13
How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut?
38:18
What Causes Bowel Diseases?
41:17
Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease
42:42
Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant
43:16
What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation?
47:46
Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre
51:54
Best Foods to Eat for Fibre
54:48
How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing
59:11
This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut
1:00:00
Ads
1:05:34
Benefits of Turmeric
1:07:24
Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day
1:09:22
Good Breakfast for Children
1:19:40
What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health?
1:20:44
Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day
1:25:22
Optimal Time to Workout
1:33:19
Perfect Time Between Meals
1:34:56
Perfect Evening Routine
1:35:54
Would You Recommend Fasting?
1:39:23
Ads
1:42:21
Trauma Impacts Gut Function
1:44:18
How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues?
1:49:35
Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy?
1:50:42
Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep
1:53:33
This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need
1:55:03
Dr Will's Transformation
1:58:58
Message to My Dad
2:05:02
Your Biggest Regret
2:09:34

Transcript

Steven Bartlett: What's a fecal transplant? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: You take a healthy person's poop and you transfer it into the person who's sick. For example, a patient of mine took an antibiotic which wipes out your gut, which became life-threatening. Ou...