“It’s not that we’ve lost some microbes, it’s actually that we’ve gained others. And the ones that we’ve gained are causing us harm.” Professor James Kinross is a world-leading microbiome expert and bowel cancer surgeon at Imperial College London. He’s also the author of Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome. In this episode I ask James about the impact of gut health on all aspects of our bodies, from growth to immune function to brain health and even personality. He also shares advice on the food you should be eating to get your gut health in check - science backed and BS-free. Stay tuned to find out: - How the microbiome is modifiable - you’re not doomed to have poor gut health - How to figure out whether you have a healthy gut, and what that actually looks like - Whether probiotics are more hype than health - The important role of fibre in gut health - and how to get more of it - Why cooking your own food is so important - How ultra-processed food changes the microbiome - The environmental factors you can alter to improve gut health Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Highlights About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation How to Feed Your GUT the RIGHT way - with Dr James Kinross | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran