October 21, 2024
Ep 38 5 Foods You Think Are Healthy But Are Destroying Your Lungs with Dr. Vivek Lal
Save Yourself With Dr. Amy ShahAbout this episode
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy is joined by Dr. Vivek Lal, a physician-scientist who explores the connection between gut health and lung function, known as the gut-lung axis. Dr. Lal explains how gut bacteria communicate with different parts of the body, influencing inflammation and overall health. He introduces his pioneering work on the world’s first lung-supporting probiotic, which has shown promise in improving lung health naturally through gut microbiome modulation. The conversation dives into how the right probiotics and a healthy diet can reduce inflammation and support not only the gut but also the lungs and other organs. Dr. Lal also discusses his approach to creating science-backed supplements through rigorous research typically used for drug development. The episode touches on the importance of precision probiotics and how natural solutions can support lung health and even metabolic functions. Whether you're interested in improving lung function, gut health, or overall wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of health through microbiome science. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Science is the foundation of health and wellness 05:38 The lung microbiome 07:51 The growth of pathogenic bacteria 12:00 The gut-lung access 14:03 Resbiotic 15:18 How to enrich your microbiome 16:35 Microbial and host cell interaction 17:29 What is the gut-lung access? 20:50 How do we restore health? 21:44 Beet juice 23:00 Bringing research to consumers 27:06 Magnesium 29:40 Resbiotic platform 30:45 The benefit s of gut-lung access 32:08 Microbial host interaction 36:58 Learning on the job 38:19 GLP-1 drugs Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Dr. Lal is on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-vivek-lal-md-faap-20183913/ https://resbiotic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices