Gut microbiome testing: The secrets of your gut | Profs Tim Spector and Nicola Segata

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  @anoshya · 3 years ago

  Just fortunate to have any food when some are starving in the World

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  @EvgeniiaDolinenko · 3 years ago (edited)

  Dr Tim Spector, you changed my life with your 30 plants advice. It pushed me to quit sugar too and change my diet in general. But it all started with 30 plants. ❤

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  @haleybloss9685 · 3 years ago

  Thank you all for what you do! ❤

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  @ageingfeminist · 3 years ago

  I have never eaten junk food, cooked almost everything from scratch, loads of vegetables v little meat, regular fish, virtually no alcohol, never smoked...fit, active person...then bang over a few weeks was overwhelmed by an autoimmune disease (PMR and GCA).  That was 4 years ago when i turned 70.  Still have it. Symptoms controlled by steroids. The story is clealry more complicated.      The complexity of the immune system should be emphasised in some of these talks. People may have the perfect microbiome but they will still get cancers and autoimmune disease...it won't be because they failed to get their diet right. It is not right to make people feel like they can control aging and disease...and if they fail they clealry did something wrong.

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  @zardi9083 · 2 years ago

  My god, let the man speak, Jonathan!

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  @nasali4817 · 3 years ago

  1. Get poop test.<br>2. If on medication, take every six month poop test for biome.<br>3. Avoid junk food.<br>4 . Eat fiber.<br>5. Fermented food.<br>6. Eat atleast 30 plant a week or aim it .example ( kefir, kimchi , ginger, garlic , onion, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushroom, spinach, green leafy vegetable , cranberry, pomegranate and bok choy , dark chocolate , blue berries , ( rest you figure out) <br>7.intermittent fasting and eat more veggies, bean.

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  @jrapprentice · 3 years ago

  It is so good to hear a top scientist say the evidence made him change his mind about the importance of what used to be their subject. Too often in nutrition scientists nailed their self importance to a particular idea and denied the validity of new evidence. In nutrition this extended to suppressing contrary evidence. Thank you Tim. Science returns to nutrition.

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  @susanchristian1665 · 3 years ago

  I do enjoy listening to these broadcasts, but often feel I live in a different world to Tim and his colleagues. Yes, it would be lovely to get all these tests regularly on the NHS, but in the real world some of us haven&apos;t been able to see a doctor in three or four years, haven&apos;t been able to get even the &apos;normal&apos; tests for colesterl or blood sugar. I was a ZOE member, but found it very difficult to use largely because everything had to be done on the app, not easy for those of us who don&apos;t &apos;live&apos; on our phones, it was impossible to save or print out any of the information provided, and often the scores didn&apos;t seem to make any sense. I&apos;m very glad they&apos;re doing the work but they need to make it a lot more user friendly if they want it to be more widespread.

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  @anthonygrodecki7968 · 3 years ago

  Ok with out doing testing you can change things for the better fairly quickly. As a example people with over growth or yeast infection in their biohm can just remove starches and sugars from diet including active charcoal. Followed by correction of leaky gut. This affects Autistic ADHD and many other conditions. Thank for bringing this to a large audience. So much more work needs to be done but I believe we are on a great journey of discovery.

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  @ambition112 · 3 years ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A">0:00</a>: 🧠 Our gut microbiome is connected to our brain through chemicals and neurotransmitters, playing a key role in our mental health and overall well-being. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=310">5:10</a>: 🌱 Understanding the gut microbiome is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=648">10:48</a>: 🌿 The video discusses the incredible complexity and diversity within species, using the analogy of a jungle, and highlights the importance of understanding the differences at a high level and within species. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=936">15:36</a>: 🧬 The gut microbiome is highly changeable and can be influenced by diet, but acquiring new microbes requires a combination of diet and existing microbiota. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=1232">20:32</a>: 📈 There has been a steady improvement over the past four years in testing frequency and cost reduction. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=1557">25:57</a>: 💩 Collecting and preserving small amounts of fecal samples for DNA sequencing has become more acceptable over the years. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=1848">30:48</a>: 💰 The cost of microbiome testing has significantly decreased over the years, making it more accessible. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=2204">36:44</a>: 🔬 Understanding the microbiome and its impact on health requires a holistic approach and further research on the chemicals produced by the microbiome. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=2458">40:58</a>: 🔬 The microbiome contains a large amount of undiscovered species, with only 20% remaining unknown. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=2757">45:57</a>: 🔬 The microbiomes of people living traditional lifestyles differ significantly from those who consume processed food and have modern sanitation, with more fiber-degrading bacteria and a larger unknown component. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=3065">51:05</a>: 🌱 Eating a diverse range of whole plants can improve gut health. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=3358">55:58</a>: 🍽 Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome during the holiday season by providing a minimum diet can help bounce back from indulgences. <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzCWMfgy7A&amp;t=3663">1:01:03</a>: 🔬 The microbiome is unique to each individual and changes can be seen in a few days, but long-term improvements in health may take four to six months. <br>Recap by Tammy AI

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  @RSLtreecare · 3 years ago (edited)

  Truly fascinating. All the Zoë presentations are really valuable. I look forward to gaining more experience and blending this with my interest. I&apos;ll add to my comments. I grew up on a farm, large poo clean ups was part of the day...

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  @gurrolesaddler3202 · 3 years ago

  Thank you for educating us, so clear and concise.

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