Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while challenging common misconceptions about reflux, probiotics, and more.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. She’s the founder of Gutbliss and host of the Gutbliss Podcast, where she shares expert insights on digestive health and the microbiome.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/improve-gut-health-dr-robynne-chutkan

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Resources Mentioned

Robynne: Gutbliss | Podcast |  Gut Club

• Books: The Microbiome Solution | Gutbliss | The Anti-Viral Gut | The Bloat Cure
• Episode #13: Mama Jama Poos: Why you Need Them & How To Get Them

Books

• Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
• The Essential Book of Fermentation by Jeff Cox

Research

• The Human Genome Project
• American Gut Project

Testing

• Jona Gut Microbiome Test
• Tiny Health Adult Gut Test

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:49) Why Gut Health Is a Critical Part of Our Health

(04:26) The Role of the Gut

(07:11) The Gut–Immune Connection

(10:15) Balancing Sanitation With Kids

(14:20) Ways to Assess Your Gut Health

(22:23) What the Research Worldwide Says About the Gut

(28:15) Gut Health Testing

(30:49) Foods That Are Good for Your Gut

(35:42) Prebiotics and Probiotics

(42:32) How Important Is Your Water Intake?

(43:32) The Impact of Animal Protein

(44:58) The Negative Effects of Artificial Sweeteners and "Zero" Calorie Drinks

(47:30) Is Dairy Good for Your Gut?

(49:12) What Healthy Poop Should Look Like

(53:24) The Ideal Pooping Position

(54:16) Tips to Achieve “Stool Nirvana”

(57:06) Good Gas vs. Bad Gas

(1:00:05) Aerophagia (Air Swallowing)

(1:02:34) Does the Smell of Gas Mean Anything?

(1:03:19) Why We Should Care About Gut Health

(1:05:17) The Key Takeaway

(1:07:24) Where to Find Dr. Chutkan and Her Work

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