Eran Elinav, MD, PhD, is a professor of immunology and principal investigator at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he co-directs the Personalized Nutrition Project. Dr. Elinav is also a principal investigator at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany. His research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between humans and the bacteria that reside in their gut and how these interactions shape human health and disease. EPISODE LINKS: Show notes and transcript: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/eran-elinav?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=elinav_interview "The Personalized Diet" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Personalized-Diet-Pioneering-Program-Prevent/dp/1478918802 PODCAST INFO: Email: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=elinav_interview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundmyfitness/id818198322?i=1000550483075 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QjpaU0o1Q2MkVZwwG3y7d Full interview playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJEEAVzHu9KzgkQbe2Thh35VU-HCiId_s Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrGxo-5Uw8gI9-1IStYEvNxVukKxZBlmi Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:14 - Circadian rhythm of the microbiome 00:12:53 - Lessons from Hunter-gatherers 00:20:20 - Nurturing the microbiome in children 00:30:52 - Triglycerides and cholesterol 00:34:34 - Saturated fat 00:36:01 - Effect of artificial sweeteners on the microbiome 00:51:46 - What causes recurrent obesity 00:53:53 - Impact of caloric restriction 00:55:02 - Intestinal permeability (gut leakiness) 01:15:30 - Bacteriophage therapy and precision probiotics 01:30:20 - Bacterial role in TMAO risk 01:36:09 - Weight gain from smoking cessation 01:37:29 - Tips for diet personalization SCIENCE OF HEALTHSPAN EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Receive emailed episode notifications and regular updates on the emerging science of healthspan. https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=elinav_interview Support the show and get regular science-based email updates, access to exclusive live Q&A sessions (every month!), and several-times-per-month members only content and episode updates. Sign-up for the free 30 day trial of the FoundMyFitness premium membership at: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/trial?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=elinav_interview Thanks for watching! SOCIALS: https://twitter.com/foundmyfitness https://facebook.com/foundmyfitness https://instagram.com/foundmyfitness PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundmyfitness/id818198322 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QjpaU0o1Q2MkVZwwG3y7d #microbiome #weightloss