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Bloating, gas, constipation, and food intolerances — you've probably experienced these symptoms before. In fact, a study evaluating gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in Americans found that out of 71,812 people, 61 percent reported GI problems in the last week. Experiencing gut health issues is nothing to take lightly, though...   For example, "leaky gut" — an increase in intestinal permeability — can allow toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles into the bloodstream, potentially causing inflammation and autoimmune reactions. Disruptions in the gut-brain axis may also contribute to conditions like anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Additionally, malabsorption of nutrients in the gut can lead to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.  In this "Best of Gut Health" compilation episode, you'll embark on a journey through the world of gut health with my top subject matter experts, getting the opportunity to explore alternatives to GLP-1 weight loss drugs and the latest in probiotics, uncovering the secrets of microbiome testing and its impact on your mood, gaining insights into the delicate balance of a child's microbiome, unlocking the intricate link between eating disorders and gut health, delving into the power of cold thermogenesis in triggering fat loss, and much more! Each of my guests offers a deep dive into gut health, bringing a unique perspective to the table. Dr. Coleen Cutcliffe emphasizes the role of specific bacteria in stimulating GLP-1 production and highlights the importance of a high-fiber diet in this process, which metabolizes into short-chain fatty acids, ultimately influencing insulin responses, blood sugar regulation, and food cravings. Meanwhile, Dr. Patrick Hanaway sheds light on microbiome testing, explaining the significance of individual biomarkers like calprotectin and pancreatic elastase in assessing gut health. He also touches on the impact of gut bacteria on mood and the emerging field of psychobiotics. On the other hand, Raja Dhir discusses supporting children's microbiome, stressing factors like breastfeeding and diet diversity in shaping an infant's gut microbiome. Additionally, Dr. Lauryn Lax explores the concept of total gut reset, linking eating disorders to gut health and discussing strategies for managing conditions like constipation. Lastly, Joel Greene tackles the role of cold thermogenesis in weight loss, explaining its impact on fat loss and sharing tips for optimizing this process for better results. With a wealth of expert perspectives, tips, biohacks, and more, this show is tailor-made for anyone experiencing gut health issues and searching for answers. For the full show notes, visit: BenGreenfieldLife.com/guthealthpodcast Episode Sponsors: IonLayer: Go to ionlayer.com/ben for $100 off your kit to start reaping the benefits of NAD+. FUM: Head to tryfum.com/BEN and use code BEN to save an additional 10% off your order today. BIOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough: Go to bioptimizers.com/ben now and enter promo code BEN10 to get 10% off any order. Apollo: Head over to apolloneuro.com/bengreenfield and use code BG15 for 15% off. Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Get 20% off at organifi.com/Ben.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal There's a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it's that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness. In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and AG1. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY. Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalThere's a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it's that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness.In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and AG1.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.ButcherBox is giving new members FREE ground beef for LIFE with their first order. Visit butcherbox.com/farmacy and use code FARMACY.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a years worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered if babies born via C-section are missing crucial gut bacteria? Discover the answer to this question and more as you journey through the intricate realms of gut flora and fermentation, uncovering their profound impact on your health and vitality.  Today's show dives into the essence of probiotics — live organisms that bestow remarkable health benefits — and delves deep into how to improve and restore your (and your child's) gut health.  Several years ago, I interviewed probiotic expert and Seed co-founder Raja Dhir in this episode. Today, Raja's back. Join me and Raja as we bust myths and unearth the science behind optimal gut health, all through the lens of cutting-edge research and practical insights. Get ready to be enlightened, empowered, and inspired to optimize your own microbiome for peak performance and well-being. For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/seed2 Episode Sponsors: Maximus Oral Testosterone+: Go to maximustribe.com/ben to learn more. ZBiotics: Get 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com/BEN when you use code BEN. MTE: Check them out at GetMTE.com and use code GETMTE for 20% off your first order. Jigsaw Health: Visit JigsawAC.com and use "Greenfield10" to get 10% off on your order.  HVMN: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/BENG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalGet Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio ExclusivesIn today's episode, I'm sharing key takeaways and powerful moments from episodes that aired last month, January 2024. Links to each episode can be found in the show notes, so you can easily go back to any episode you might have missed.Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):How mental health issues are tied to diet with Dr. Uma Naidoo (2:23 / 0:36)The importance of protein (6:24 / 4:37)The brain-microbiome connection with Dr. Steven Gundry (8:34 / 6:48)Magnesium deficiency (11:42 / 9:56)Probiotics and fermented foods with Raja Dhir (14:11 / 12:25)Optimizing our immune system to fight Covid and other infections (20:15 / 17:10)Childhood nutrition with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (23:32 / 20:28)How our hormones make us hungry (27:19 / 24:15)How the food industry hurts our health (31:13 / 28:09)This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Momentous.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get 10 FREE travel packs + FREE Welcome Kit with your first order.Head over to livemomentous.com/mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microbial sciences are experiencing a "gold rush of research," says Seed co-founder and co-CEO Raja Dhir. He discusses how Seed is a part of that work with a multi-technology approach to all aspects of the microbiome, from gut health to coral reef protection. Listen and learn How Seed's biology research takes on microbial activity for the entire body, from the stomach to the scalp; How they've expanded their research to environmental issues like coral microbiomes, plastic degradation, soil microbiomes, and even honeybee microbiomes; How their products work to reach the center of our immune system without interference from stomach acid; and Why their innovations make a difference compared to other techniques, such as their functionally redundant microbial consortia and precision delivery system. Raja Dhir is a life science entrepreneur who helped co-found Seed along with Ara Katz. The company is a venture-backed microbiome group that's pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. Because he leads their R&D, academic collaborations, technology developments, and clinical trial design, he's able to give listeners a relevant and precise look at why their products work and how their research strives to help planetary health as well. He explains how they maintain their high scientific bar as they develop compounds for a variety of issues, including skin and gut treatments.  Unique among microbial science companies, Seed also researches environmental microbiome issues, including how to help coral reefs survive ocean acidification and ways to mitigate effects of neonicotinoids and pathogens on honey bees. Dhir also brings listeners on a deep dive into their techniques, explaining how they've achieved the 100% release of viable cells into the upper small intestines for their gut microbiome products, which allow the bacteria to be metabolically active. He also helps listeners get a more vivid picture of how their synergistic and complimentary synbiotics work by carefully pairing appropriate prebiotics with probiotics. Listen in for more about this company's fascinating approach to microbial science. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalGet Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio ExclusivesRaja Dhir is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. With unique expertise in translating scientific research for product innovation, Raja guides the development of Seed Health's platform to enable rapid, efficient advancement of microbial research from discovery to market. He also leads the company's academic collaborations, working with institutions like MIT, Harvard University, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to drive innovation across the fields of microbiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology. He co-chairs Seed's Scientific Board –an interdisciplinary group of leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians–with Dr. Jacques Ravel.Raja also oversees Seed's environmental endeavors under SeedLabs and directs LUCA Biologics, a venture targeting the vaginal microbiome for unmet needs in urogenital and reproductive health.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Fatty 15, ARMRA, and Sweetgreen.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started.Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more.In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):The central role the gut plays in our overall health (4:50 / 3:04)How the makeup of our gut microbiome comes to be (11:25 / 9:40)Why fiber is critical to reaping the benefits of akkermansia (12:59 / 11:13)The explosion of research on the gut microbiome (20:22 / 18:44)Microbiome testing (29:09 / 25:15)What are probiotics and should you take them? (33:41 / 29:47)Selecting a probiotic (42:45 / 38:49)Prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics (53:19 / 49:25)How antibiotics affect the gut microbiome (58:38 / 54:44)The future of microbiome data (1:14:34 / 1:10:40)Learn more about Raja's work at Seed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your microbiome is shaped by how you're born, how you live, the foods you eat, your medical history, lifestyle, age, and other risk factors. All of that will change your microbiome. - Raja Dhir Wellness + Wisdom Episode 547 Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom podcast episode 547 to help you understand how important your bowel movement and excretion are in your everyday life and how synbiotics promote a healthy microbiome in your gut. How do you maintain optimal gut health? By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to recognize if your bowel movement is healthy, how synbiotics can help you optimize your microbiome, and why opportunistic organisms are a threat to your health. 35% Off Seed Daily Synbiotic Use the code "JOSH" for 35% off SEED'S DS-01® DAILY SYNBIOTIC FOR 18+ AGE GROUP For Gastrointestinal + Whole-body Health 2-in-1 capsule-in-capsule probiotic and prebiotic. Formulated for adults ages 18+ with 24 clinically and scientifically studied probiotic strains and a polyphenol-based prebiotic to support systemic health. BENEFITS BEYOND YOUR GUT HEALTH: Digestive Health Gut Barrier Integrity Gut Immune Function Cardiovascular Health Dermatological Health Micronutrient Synthesis SEED'S PDS-08™ PEDIATRIC DAILY SYNBIOTIC FOR CHILDREN + ADOLESCENTS Clinically studied 2-in-1 powdered synbiotic, formulated for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic. Designed with how-do-I-get-my-kid-to-take-this-daily in mind.   35% off first month of supply   Listen To Episode 547 As Raja Dhir Uncovers: [01:30] Gut Health + Microbiome Optimization Seed - 35% off your first month's supply of DS-01 Daily Synbiotic with code "JOSH" Common misconceptions about gut health and microbiome. Mind Pump Media | Sal Di Stefano On Fatherhood How microbiome optimization works. Why microbiome diversity shouldn't be your only goal when it comes to gut health. The relation between food sensitivities and microbiome. [09:30] Opportunistic Organisms + The New Model of Infection Why we talk about food but not where it goes. The health threats of opportunistic organisms in our gut. How the new model of infection is different from the old model. Why consumer tests are not reliable. How they test samples at Seed and keep discovering new organisms. [21:25] The Benefits of Consuming Polyphenols Ara Katz How synbiotics work for your gut health. Why only 5% of polyphenols are absorbed into the bloodstream. Why fermented foods are not a substitute for prebiotics and probiotics. Pomegranate as a rich source of polyphenols. Why you shouldn't ignore gut problems. Paul Chek | All is God 3-Part Series [31:45] Gut Motility Problems + Biological Clock Update The connection between gut motility and the nervous system. How gut mobility issues show in our bowel movement. Science vs spirituality. Why emulsifiers are bad for your gut health. How our immune system is taught to be tolerant. Why the immune system fascinates Raja. How the microbiome updates our biological clock. [57:35] Gut-Brain Axis: Mental Health + Gut Connection Gut-brain axis: why people with depression have different organisms in their microbiome. Discovering cancer in patients from blood samples. How stool samples can help predict depressive disorders. Unpacking how Seed's DS-01 helps with the gut microbiome recovery after alcohol consumption. The function of the metabolite p-Cresol. Power Quotes From The Show Microbiome As a Dynamic Ecosystem "Because the microbiome is so unique people think that they need something individualized for them otherwise there's no hope of changing it. It's actually not true. It's a very dynamic ecosystem and it's highly personalized. There're dietary recommendations that would be the same for everyone." - Raja Dhir Optimizing Gut Microbiome "Everyone's optimizing for something else. Everyone has different methods and until everyone's looking at the same information set, using the same methods, it's really hard to compare the quality of different data sets. The better way to do it is to functionally understand what your microbiome is doing. Is it making a lot of organic acids? Does it have a lot of organisms that have genes that we know are positive for fiber degradation or converting dietary nutrients or are inflammatory or help to rebuild the gut barrier? This is the level that we're at. We're looking at really clear features and trying to look at the prevalence of those features in different people vs their absence in others." - Raja Dhir Healthy Bowel Movement "Most people just learn over life to cope and assume that bowel movement an irregular, unpredictable, and even potentially something that requires force. You should have little to no strain, ease of expulsion, manageable to no amounts of persistent gas, you shouldn't have bloating, and you shouldn't have many sensitivities to diverse plant matters, especially roughage. If you go through that simple checklist and then compare that to the Bristol stool chart, and see your stool quality coming out (the color, the shape, the texture, the hydration( those are your best indicators. Anything that you do beyond that is about optimizing. This is the day-to-day thing you should ask yourself because that's your first signal for how the whole system is functioning." - Raja Dhir Links From Today's Show  Seed - 35% off your first month's supply of DS-01 Daily Synbiotic with code "JOSH" Mind Pump Media Ara Katz Paul Chek Shop the Wellness Force Media Store Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' breathwork.io BON CHARGE - Save 15% with the code "JOSH15" MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Mendi.io - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Cured Nutrition CBD - Save 20% with the CODE "WELLNESSFORCE" PLUNGE – Save $150 with the code “WELLNESSFORCE" LiftMode - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' HVMN - Get 20% off your Ketone IQ order with the code "JOSH" MitoZen – Save 10% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' NOOTOPIA - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" ActivationProducts – Save 20% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NEUVANA - Save 15% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” SENSATE - Save $25 on your order with the code "JOSH25" DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢ ION - Save 15% off sitewide with the code ‘JOSH1KS' Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save $40 when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40′ Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, with any purchase BREATHE - Save 20% by using the code “PODCAST20” Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' NEUROHACKER - Save 15% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" ALIVE WATER - Save 33% on your first order with the code "JOSH33" M21 Wellness Guide Wellness + Wisdom Community Leave Wellness + Wisdom a review on Apple Podcasts Raja Dhir Instagram Facebook Twitter About Raja Dhir A life sciences entrepreneur, Raja Dhir has unique expertise in translating scientific research including scaling up both facultative and strict anaerobic organisms. He leads R&D, academic collaborations, manufacturing, technology development, and IP strategy. Together with Dr. Jacques Ravel, Raja chairs Seed's Scientific Advisory Board—a group of globally-renowned scientists and doctors in the microbiome field. Raja has designed clinical trials with leading academic institutions including the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the Trial Innovation Unit of Mass. General Hospital (MGH) is actively developing technologies with academic labs for the oral microbiome (Harvard) and skin microbiome (UCLA). He also founded and oversees SeedLabs to develop novel applications for bacteria to solve complex ecological problems, most recently inventions to protect honeybee populations (Apis mellifera) from neonicotinoid pesticides and pathogen colonization. Raja has negotiated multiple joint ventures, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and licensing agreements with publicly traded companies (NYSE, LSE) and academic institutions (Harvard Medical School, NYU, UCLA), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group (MTIG), an organization that works directly with the FDA on the regulation of microbe-based therapies. His work has been recognized in CNBC's Upstart 100, TIME's 2018 Best Inventions, Forbes, Fast Company, BBC, TechCrunch, Barron's, Xconomy, Boston Business Journal, and Business Insider.

Private Medical physicians Dr. Jordan Shlain and Dr. Natalie Walsh are joined by Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines. Dhir discusses the future of the microbiome's role in preventive medicine, the truth about how to have a healthy gut, and the bacteria that can lead to a longer life. We hope this episode inspires you to think differently about your health and the healthcare system. Please subscribe to our feed and our bimonthly medical dispatch. 

Infancy is commonly recognized as a critical time period for microbiota to colonize the gut. And when it comes to adults, it seems there is a new probiotic launched everyday. But what about those in the middle? What do we know about the gut microbiomes of children? Last year Seed Health came out with a synbiotic for children that is backed by a ton of research. Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, which is a venture-backed microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. He leads Seed's R&D, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy.

Infancy is commonly recognized as a critical time period for microbiota to colonize the gut. And when it comes to adults, it seems there is a new probiotic launched everyday. But what about those in the middle? What do we know about the gut microbiomes of children? Last year Seed Health came out with a synbiotic for children that is backed by a ton of research. Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, which is a venture-backed microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. He leads Seed's R&D, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy.

Life sciences entrepreneur Raja Dhir, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, joins Chris Kresser in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the pediatric microbiome. Raja talks about the causes of gut issues in children, Seed Health's new Pediatric Daily Synbiotic product, and the ways that food, antibiotics, and the built environment impact how our microbiomes develop. The post RHR: How to Protect Our Kids' Microbiome, with Raja Dhir appeared first on Chris Kresser.

In this podcast, I sit down with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health and discuss the following questions: 1. If consuming fermented foods and high fiber work so well, why do we need probiotics? 2. How does the consumer determine the difference between evidence-based vs. influencers promoting nonsense? 3. Which diseases do probiotics work best for? 4. And much more... Raja Dhir is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In contrast to most other probiotic companies, Seed promotes evidence based products for human, animal and soil health. In addition to being Co-CEO of Seed Health, Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the journal Microbiome. He is a member of the Microbiome Think Tank at Mass General Hospital at Harvard, and sits on the Advisory Committee of ISAPP, the International Scientific Association of probiotics and prebiotics. Watch this podcast on YouTube here! Check out Seed here! Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

In this podcast, I sit down with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health and discuss the following questions: 1. If consuming fermented foods and high fiber work so well, why do we need probiotics? 2. How does the consumer determine the difference between evidence-based vs. influencers promoting nonsense? 3. Which diseases do probiotics work best for? 4. And much more... Raja Dhir is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In contrast to most other probiotic companies, Seed promotes evidence based products for human, animal and soil health. In addition to being Co-CEO of Seed Health, Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the journal Microbiome. He is a member of the Microbiome Think Tank at Mass General Hospital at Harvard, and sits on the Advisory Committee of ISAPP, the International Scientific Association of probiotics and prebiotics. Watch this podcast on YouTube here! Check out Seed here! Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

“Building a business around science” with Co-Founder of SEED, Raja Dhir. Raja is pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health.  The thirty-eight trillion microorganisms that live within us are essential to our overall health, and SEED has developed a product allowing for those microorganisms to be more efficient at their jobs within the body.Today he sits down with host Bryce Smith to talk about how your microbiome can play a leading role in your overall health and fitness goals.

The super-smart founders of Seed probiotics, Ara Katz + Raja Dhir, separate the facts from fiction in this microbiome deep dive.  Seed's probiotic + prebiotic formula really does what it says on its (sustainably sourced) bottle, thanks to meticulous microbial strain validation through biofermentation, stabilization, scale up, and rigorous clinical research. They're currently conducting two trials assessing the clinical effects of their product in treating irritable bowel syndrome and post-antibiotic recovery. Ara and Raja explain the robust science behind Seed and why their product is a game-changer in a saturated market. Not all probiotics are created equal and with a lack of regulation in the US, true transparency can be hard to come by. We cover all the bases, enabling you to gain an accurate understanding of the microbiome and how to support your gut health according to your lifestyle.  You will learn about... The science of microbes  The process of creating Seed What differentiates Seed from the other probiotics on the market  Exciting clinical trials and research in development Health, microbes, and immunity  How to take a probiotic  Seed's unique approach to sustainability What's in the pipeline for Seed  Resources: Website: https://seed.com/ (seed.com). Use the code “bewellbykelly” for 20% off your first month.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed/?hl=en (@seed) + https://www.instagram.com/seeduniversity/?hl=en (@seeduniversity ) Thanks to Dry Farm Wines for sponsoring this episode. Head to https://www.dryfarmwines.com/pages/pennybottle?rfsn=5819449.39d9dcf&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5819449.39d9dcf (dryfarmwines.com/bewellbykelly) and receive an extra bottle in your first box for only a penny!   Connect with Kelly: https://kellyleveque.com/ (kellyleveque.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/ (@bewellbykelly) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly/ (www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly) Be Well By Kelly is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Raja Dhir is the co-founders and co-CEO of Seed, a venture backed microbiome company pioneering bacteria science. This week on Born or Made Michael and Raja discuss gut health and the implications of microbes on human health, childhood development/genetics, the common myths surrounding probiotics and more. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Microbial sciences are experiencing a "gold rush of research," says Seed co-founder and co-CEO Raja Dhir. He discusses how Seed is a part of that work with a multi-technology approach to all aspects of the microbiome, from gut health to coral reef protection. Listen and learn How Seed's biology research takes on microbial activity for the entire body, from the stomach to the scalp; How they've expanded their research to environmental issues like coral microbiomes, plastic degradation, soil microbiomes, and even honeybee microbiomes; How their products work to reach the center of our immune system without interference from stomach acid; and Why their innovations make a difference compared to other techniques, such as their functionally redundant microbial consortia and precision delivery system. Raja Dhir is a life science entrepreneur who helped co-found Seed along with Ara Katz. The company is a venture-backed microbiome group that's pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. Because he leads their R&D, academic collaborations, technology developments, and clinical trial design, he's able to give listeners a relevant and precise look at why their products work and how their research strives to help planetary health as well. He explains how they maintain their high scientific bar as they develop compounds for a variety of issues, including skin and gut treatments.  Unique among microbial science companies, Seed also researches environmental microbiome issues, including how to help coral reefs survive ocean acidification and ways to mitigate effects of neonicotinoids and pathogens on honey bees. Dhir also brings listeners on a deep dive into their techniques, explaining how they've achieved the 100% release of viable cells into the upper small intestines for their gut microbiome products, which allow the bacteria to be metabolically active. He also helps listeners get a more vivid picture of how their synergistic and complimentary synbiotics work by carefully pairing appropriate prebiotics with probiotics. Listen in for more about this company's fascinating approach to microbial science.

Your gut health is connected to the well-being of nearly every system in your body. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with microbiome expert Raja Dhir about the gut microbiome and the impact of probiotics. The post RHR: Planting the Seed for a Stronger Microbiome, with Raja Dhir appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Raja Dhir, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, sits down to discuss insights he’s gained about ecosystem design from his time spent studying bacteria and microbiomes, and how he applies those lessons to his business.Dhir and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the validity of the “selfish” argument for taking care of your health, the importance of working with the most talented people in a given field, and why Raja says that every one technological breakthrough leads to ten companies. Dhir also shares some predictions for how the business world will adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19.

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In Episode 95, Quinn & Brian ask: Are we finally able to upgrade our microbiome (also, what’s a microbiome (also, why does it need upgrading))? Our guest is: Raja Dhir, Co-Founder of Seed, a microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. He leverages years of expertise translating scientific research for product development to lead Seed’s R&D, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy. So, what is a microbiome? Overly simply put, it’s the 38,000,000,000,000 little guys in and on your body that help you do stuff; the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses that work symbiotically and allow us to function. Interest in the field grew rapidly around 2015, but Raja thought the rate of innovation and commercial response was lacking, not to mention the science behind many of the products that were being created. So Seed leveraged the “foundry model” to support many startups in the field, driving innovations in everything from immunology to hygiene to cancer treatments while performing trials that were scientifically sound and blind as hell. They’re trying to learn all they can about the superorganism that is a human being and then make it better so that we can both live better lives and stop creating so many things that harm the planet. Have feedback or questions? Tweet us (http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp), or send a message to funtalk@importantnotimportant.com Trump’s Book Club:  "The Lessons of History" (https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant) by Ariel Durant and Will Durant "Deep Work" (https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant) by Cal Newport Links: Seed.com (https://seed.com/) Seed on IG: @seed (https://www.instagram.com/seed) Raja on IG: @wildraja (https://www.instagram.com/wildraja) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rajadhir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajadhir/) LUCA Biologics: luca.bio (https://luca.bio/) Connect with us: Subscribe to our newsletter at ImportantNotImportant.com (http://importantnotimportant.com/)! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ImportantNotImp (http://twitter.com/ImportantNotImp) Follow Quinn: twitter.com/quinnemmett (http://twitter.com/quinnemmett) Follow Brian: twitter.com/briancolbertken (http://twitter.com/briancolbertken) Like and share us on Facebook: facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant (http://facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant) Intro/outro by Tim Blane: timblane.com (http://timblane.com/) Important, Not Important is produced by (http://crate.media/) Support this podcast

“Your brain's best friend is your gut. You can't separate the two. If you have an unhealthy gut, it's going to affect your brain.”Will Bulsiewicz, MDWe are living in a moment of compounding collective stress---personal, pandemic, economic, civic, and political. This trauma and tumult comes with side effects both physical and psychological. How do we take care of our bodies during this incredibly stressful moment? Furthermore, how do we buttress our immune system to combat the virus?The answer, we are increasingly coming to understand, begins with the microbiome. In fact, you might be surprised to learn, the gut is home to 70% of our immune system.To glean a better understanding of what that means, I convened with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a lauded gastroenterologist & gut health guru whose life’s work is devoted to better comprehending the microbiome and the crucial role it plays in all facets of health, from brain function and hormone balance to weight management and everything in between.Affectionately known as 'Dr. B', Will is a graduate of Georgetown School of Medicine and a former chief medical resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and chief gastroenterology fellow at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. In addition, he received his Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. He's authored more than twenty articles in the top American gastroenterology journals and his New York Times bestselling book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant Based Gut Health Program For Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome, is a must-read primer on why gut health is so crucial--and everything you need to know to optimize it.Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve lamented the mainstream media's lack of attention to caring for our immune system. So today we dive in.This is a conversation about all things microbiome and gut health. The mechanisms behind it and latest research findings.We discuss our epidemic of dysbiosis (lack of gut biome balance) and its relation to a litany of chronic diseases that unnecessarily plague too many. We explore the gut-brain connection. The paramount need to increase the biodiversity in our bodies and our environments. And (sorry carnivores) why fiber is king.In addition, in this time of excessive sterilization and sequestration, Dr. B provides practical takeaways on how we can improve our gut flora and optimize our immune system, without putting ourselves and others at risk.And finally, we talk fecal transplants. Because, let's face it, I can’t have a gastroenterologist on the show and not ask about that.It was an honor to to converse with Dr. B--a fresh, new mind making big waves on the plant-based, microbiome scene. Passionate, empathetic and whip-smart, I enjoyed every minute. And I promise you will walk away from this episode armed to take your health to the next level.Note: I first came across Dr. B's work by way of his many appearances on my friend Simon Hill's wonderful Plant Proof Podcast (which you should all check out). The pandemic prevented an in-person exchange, so this conversation was recorded remotely a few months ago. Apologies in advance for any audio issues. We did the best we could.Final Note: Will just released The Plant-Fed Gut, a comprehensive 7-week online course about microbiome health and reversing dysbiosis that goes beyond what he was able to offer in his book. To learn more and sign up, visit theplantfedgut.com/course/ (I have no affiliate or financial entanglement here--just sharing good information).The visually inclined can watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Enjoy!Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsAthletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, Athletic Greens is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. I take the packets everywhere I go. So invest in your health without compromise! 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John and Lynn are joined by Raja Dhir on Cool Science Radio. He is the co-founder of SEED which is a company that packages beneficial microbes into probiotic products. There's a community of 38 trillion microorganisms (mostly bacteria) living in and on us. This is our microbiome—our non-human half, that as it turns out, we can’t live without. SEED believes that our microbiome will radically transforming our approach to medicine, hygiene, diet, and living.

Raja Dhir of seed.com joins Dr. Kahn for this special episode of Heart Doc VIP. Raja cofounded Seed to provide the most advanced and science based formulation to optimize the GI microbiome. In his research role, Raja has been studying the latest data on the coronarvirus causing COVID-19. He shares what he is learned and what he is doing to optimize his health on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

SEED co-founder Raja (and his dog!) join me for a conversation that spans millions of years (but don’t worry, this episode is only an hour and 20 minutes long). We take it way back to the advent of oxygen, trace the trajectory of the human race through the eons, explore the cycles of extinction, and follow the path of viruses from bats (to pangolins?) to humans.Proudly Sponsored ByRising SpringsAt one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!Quicksilver ScientificAre you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!SeedAfter first sitting down with Raja’s Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!LambsNever before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, https://getlambs.com/and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/stacked)

Tom Edwards and Markus Hippi present a selection of highlights from the past week on Monocle 24. This week: architect Sir Peter Cook, author John ‘Rick’ MacArthur, and Raja Dhir, co-founder of Seed.

Raja Dhir is the co-founder of microbiome company Seed. Based in LA, Seed is a collective of scientists and doctors, researching how bacteria can improve human health and that of our planet. Its first product, a daily synbiotic, focuses on the stomach.

Tom Edwards and Markus Hippi present a selection of highlights from the past week on Monocle 24. This week: architect Sir Peter Cook, author John ‘Rick’ MacArthur, and Raja Dhir, co-founder of Seed.

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reminisce and review the highlights and best interviews of 2019. Mind Pump gets sentimental and reminisces over the highlights of 2019. (1:41) Adam becomes a father! (4:00) Recapping the best moments of the Mind Pump Live events. (9:37) Justin's once in a lifetime opportunity to fly in an F16 Thunderbird. (13:41) Adam's neat experience visiting Organifi Headquarters. (17:15) The impact of ‘train the trainer' talks. (18:43) Will Sal write a book?! (19:21) Mind Pump's Top 10 Guests of 2019. (20:10) #1 – Bishop Robert Barron. (21:33) #2 – Mark Manson. (25:02) #3 – John Brenkus. (28:07) #4 – Joe DeFranco. (31:07) #5 – Nir Eyal. (34:30) #6 - Marc Weinstein. (37:29) #7 – Raja Dhir. (39:42)  #8 – Sanjay Rawal. (41:32) #9 – Dr. Arthur Brooks. (43:52) #10 – Dr. Jolene Brighten. (48:05)  Least impactful interviews of the year. (52:57) Most surprising interviews of the year. (58:35) People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Mark Manson (@markmanson)  Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_)  Twitter Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)  Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99)  Instagram Marc Weinstein (@warcmeinstein)  Instagram Raja Dhir (@wildraja)  Instagram Sanjay Rawal (@mrsanjayr)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday)  Instagram Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell)  Instagram Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten)  Instagram William Hyde (@the.avid.dabber)  Instagram Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen)  Instagram Brandon Harris (@jawzrsize)  Twitter Doug Bopst (@doug_bopst)  Instagram Mike McCastle (@mikemccastle)  Instagram/Twitter David Goggins (@davidgoggins)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Mind Pump 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mind Pump 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science Mind Pump 1035: Joe DeFranco Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal Mind Pump 957: Fyre Festival- The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein Mind Pump 1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Mind Pump 992: Sanjay Rawal Mind Pump 1175: Dr. Arthur C. Brooks The Pursuit | Netflix Mind Pump 1155: Ryan Holiday Mind Pump 1115: The Amazing Adventures of Tommy Caldwell, Star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall Mind Pump 1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten- Beyond the Pill Mind Pump 935: All About Cannabis with Leafly.com's William Hyde Mind Pump 1075: Dr. Stefanie Cohen – From Venezuelan National Soccer Team to 4X Bodyweight Deadlift & 22 World Records Mind Pump 962: Jawzrsize Inventor & CEO Brandon Harris Mind Pump 1110: Doug Bopst- From Felony to Fitness to Free Mind Pump 1015: Mike McCastle- Four-Time World Record Holder & Acclaimed Performance Coach Mind Pump Free Resources

This week’s conversation is with Raja Dhir, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health.Now some of you may already be familiar with what the microbiome is but for those who aren’t, I’ll share a brief summary of it via Harvard’s School of Public Health.Picture a bustling city on a weekday morning, the sidewalks flooded with people rushing to get to work or to appointments. Now imagine this at a microscopic level and you have an idea of what the microbiome looks like inside our bodies, consisting of trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands of different species.These include not only bacteria but fungi, parasites, and viruses. In a healthy person, these “bugs” coexist peacefully, with the largest numbers found in the small and large intestines but also throughout the body.The microbiome is even labeled a supporting organ because it plays so many key roles in promoting the smooth daily operations of the human body.Each person has an entirely unique network of microbiota that is originally determined by one’s DNA.A person is first exposed to microorganisms as an infant, during delivery in the birth canal and through the mother’s breast milk.Exactly which microorganisms the infant is exposed to depends solely on the species found in the mother. Later on, environmental exposures and diet can change one’s microbiome to be either beneficial to health or place one at greater risk for disease.The microbiome consists of microbes that are both helpful and potentially harmful. Most are symbiotic (where both the human body and microbiota benefit) and some, in smaller numbers, are pathogenic (promoting disease). In a healthy body, pathogenic and symbiotic microbiota coexist without problems.But if there is a disturbance in that balance—brought on by infectious illnesses, certain diets, or the prolonged use of antibiotics or other bacteria-destroying medications—dysbiosis occurs, stopping these normal interactions.As a result, the body may become more susceptible to disease.And so this is where Raja’s company, Seed comes into play.Seed partners with leading scientists to translate breakthrough science into live biotherapeutics and innovations for consumer health with a portfolio targeting conditions where bacteria can become or replace the primary standard of care.Seed, develops scientifically-validated, next-generation probiotics with a mission to bring much-needed precision, efficacy, and education to the global probiotics market.Raja believes the magic happens at the intersection of technology, systems biology, and translational science.He’s got a unique way of thinking and follows those thoughts with action.And that’s what this conversation is really about— how to take an idea powerful enough to change the world for the better and make it a reality?------Please support our partners!We're able to keep growing and creating content for YOU because of their support. We believe in their mission and would appreciate you supporting them in return!!To take advantage of deals from our partners, head to https://www.findingmastery.net/partners where you'll find all discount links and codes mentioned in the podcast.

Our birth canal is chock full of bacteria. Newborn babies get their first microbiome from their mother. During childbirth, they are completely covered with bacteria, giving them a brand-new microbiome. In today's episode, we are joined by Ara Katz who is the Co-CEO and co-founder of Seed. She explains the gut microbiome and her journey through pregnancy and life which led to her discovery of seed. Seed is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to improve human and environmental health. Raja Dhir who is also the Co-founder and Co-CEO of seed joins us along the interview to explain what happens to the body when ingesting Symbiotic.   In this Episode, We Discuss: Ara Katz story on discovering Seed The gut microBiome FAQs and common myths about probiotics What happens to the body when ingesting symbiotic Whether or not antibiotics are good for you Get to know more about Seed:   Seed is an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. We collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health.   To know more about Seed, you may go to their Website Here --- Did you enjoy today’s episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time.   Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox  

Life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, Raja Dhir, is today’s guest interview. Raja shares with us how the right probiotics can improve and optimise our health. He explains exactly what probiotics are, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics and what to look out for when choosing a suitable strain. We then find out about upcoming research into the role of microbes in a myriad of conditions and their application in improving digestion, skin and cardiovascular conditions as well as oral health, cancer therapies, food allergies and more. We also go into discussing fermented foods, possible risk factors, CFU and AFU numbers, antibiotics, dosage and the best way to take probiotics. Go to the show notes for BioHackers Lab podcast episode 102 at https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep102-raja-dhir/ for more links & highlights. Support the show.

Raja Dhir is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. He’s an expert on the microbiome, and is able to speak eloquently on a number of topics related to gut health.

We've heard that there are millions of bacteria living inside you and that you're actually a superorganism. However, the field of microbiome and probiotics has become a target for clever marketing and vague descriptions about it.  Welcome to the Body Mind Empowerment Podcast I'm your host Siim Land and our guest today is Raja Dhir. Raja is the co-founder of Seed and a scientist. He's on the editorial board of the journal Microbiome and sits on the advisory committee.  Timestamps: How Raja Got Into Microbiome Research 01:42 How Many Bugs Live Inside You 04:16 What Does Diversity Mean 07:06 What Are Probiotics 14:40 Which Strains of Bacteria Help with Weight Loss 21:15 Why Do People Have Gut Problems 26:40 Is There a Microbiome in the Brain 33:01 Leaky Gut and Intestinal Permeability 38:30 Circadian Rhythms and the Microbiome 40:50 Tips for Maintaining Gut Health 43:40 Red Meat, Fish, TMAO, and Gut Health 47:55   And much more... Click Here to Try the SEED Daily Synbiotic Probiotic!  Here are the links to the podcast on all platforms Link to the Audio Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Link to the podcast on Spotify Link to the podcast on CastBox Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon If you want to support this podcast, then I'd greatly appreciate if you could join my Patreon community. You'll be able to get access to unique worksheets about Body Mind Empowerment, a lot of exclusive videos about my routines, biohacking workshops, and a privilege for your questions on the next Q&A.  Click Here to Support the Show on Patreon!   Show Notes SEED Daily Synbiotic Probiotic Biohacker Summit in Helsinki November 1-2  - Use Code SIIM for a 10% Discount! My NEW BOOK Metabolic Autophagy Metabolic Autophagy Audiobook Metabolic Autophagy Master Class Total Sleep Optimization Video Course Get the FULL GUIDE to INTERMITTENT FASTING FREE BOOK Get the Metabolic Autophagy Program Keto Adaptation Manual Book Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon Use the Code SIIM for a 10% discount on BluBlox Glasses Use the Code redsiim at Redlightrising.co.uk Body Mind Empowerment Handbook Keto Fit Program Keto // IF Program   P.S. The HD video recordings of all the Biohacker Summit Tallinn speeches are now released. Incredible information about optimizing your health and well-being. My own speech talks about doing fasting with training for longevity and muscle growth. Check it out!    Stay Empowered Siim  

Raja Dhir is a life sciences entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Seed, a venture-backed microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. After our groundbreaking interview with his co-founder, Ara Katz, on Green Dreamer's episode 109, we knew we had to bring Raja on the podcast as well to learn from his complementing scientific expertise leading Seed's research and development, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy. On this podcast episode, Raja sheds light on common misconceptions of what "probiotics" are and what a healthy microbiome should look like; why we perhaps need to learn from how the Amish people live; how our knowledge of probiotics can be applied to address ecological challenges such as our honey bees' colony collapse disorder; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/155 Weekly solutions-based news: www.greendreamer.com  Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support  Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

“We are, by definition, an ecosystem. The microbiome reveals a more connected biology, radically transforming our approach to medicine, hygiene, diet, and living.”Ara Katz & Raja DhirOur bodies are comprised of about ten trillion cells. But our microbiome — all the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in or on our bodies – outnumber human cells by a factor of 10.Indeed, we are far more microorganism than human.Moreover, rapidly developing science reveals the vast extent to which the nature of our personal microbiome drives not only our propensity for disease and digestive health, but also, quite surprisingly, can dictate our mental disposition, cognitive function, and even our specific food cravings.Today we take a magnifying glass to the mind-blowing netherworld of microbiota to illuminate their implications not just on human health, but the well-being of planet Earth at large.Our stewards for this fantastic voyage are Ara Katz and Raja Dhir, the co-founders of Seed, a venture backed microbiome company at the pioneering edge of bacteria science.Ara is a serial entrepreneur and fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Center for Future Storytelling and CCA’s DesignMBA program. She was named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in America” by Marie Claire, listed on Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and was recently included in Create + Cultivate’s 100 List for STEM.One of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to our rapidly evolving understanding of the microbiome, Raja is a life sciences entrepreneur and a member of the Microbiome Think Tank at Mass General Hospital. He sits on the editorial board for the scientific journal Microbiome as well as the advisory committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. In addition, he is a director and co-chair of the scientific advisory board for Micropia, a $20MM microbial ecology and education platform as well as the world’s first museum dedicated to microbes.Today we cover it all.First, we define the microbiome. We discuss the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. And to cut through the consumer confusion fomented by gut health commodification, we separate fact from fiction by examining the difference between an effective priobiotic and the countless food and supplement products simply marketed as such.Most importantly, we explore what the latest science tells us about the power of microbes to heal our bodies, positively impact childhood development, reinvigorate the quality of our soil and improve the overall ecology of Planet Earth — including some amazing work Ara & Raja are doing with bee populations.Seed Offer: As a simple thanks for listening, Ara & Raja have a gift for you. Go to: seed.com/richroll to learn more.Disclosure: In my opinion, Seed's Daily Synbiotic it is the highest quality probiotic I have tested (which is one of the reasons I wanted to have them on the show). Rigorously evidence-based, I’ve been using this product for the last several months to great effect. However, I have zero financial involvement with the company. Seed is not a show sponsor. Ara & Raja did not pay me to appear on the podcast. (I have never accepted money for a guest to appear on the show and never will). Nor am I an affiliate of Seed. In other words, I get a big zero from you using the above-mentioned discount code other than the satisfaction of sharing a product I myself enjoy.The work Ara & Raja are doing at Seed is equal parts ... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do probiotics really seed or populate your gut? How do you decide which strain or species of probiotic to take? Do certain compounds enhance the efficacy of probiotics? Should probiotics be personalized? I tackle all these probiotic questions and many more in today's episode with Raja Dhir. Raja the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of , an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Seed's members collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Raja leads Seed’s research strategy and academic collaborations, clinical trial design, product development, and intellectual property strategy. He is the architect of the Seed Platform and has unique expertise in translating scientific research for product development – including patented inventions to stabilize sensitive compounds to improve human microbiome diversity and inflammatory biomarkers. He’s also the Co- Chair of Seed’s Scientific Advisory Board where Seed focuses on solving complex ecological problems including honeybee colony collapse, plastic degradation, and soil fertility through bacteria. Raja is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Church Lab in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and is a Director and Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Micropia, a $20MM microbial ecology / education platform and the world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to microbes. He also serves on the Editorial Board for the scientific journal, Microbiome, on the Industry Advisory Committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), and is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), among others. During our discussion, you'll learn: -Why we misunderstand probiotics, and especially probiotic research...8:30 Raja's research paper: We're understanding more and more about the gut and microbiome every day An organism must show that it has a specific effect on the body before the term "probiotic" can be used The term "probiotic" is unregulated in the United States Consumers are way ahead of the science Proper definition of a probiotic: live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host Unscientific research on probiotics has led to damage in credibility in the field Taking one single data set that's not causative and applying the results to the entire field is an unscientific practice -The recent studies on probiotics that Raja mentions, and sometimes criticizes, in his work...13:45 Got subjects to consent to invasive small intestinal biopsies, versus just the colon Ordinarily you test the large intestine only An over emphasis on testing stool samples Fallacy: Collecting large amounts of data will give you an accurate answer How classical biologists are different: Have a hypothesis, Narrow down an intervention, Test (in a large enough sample size) and look for biomarkers that change in the host How the test worked: Gave 3 groups of people large amounts of antibiotics Gave one group probiotics, one group allowed to recover spontaneously (watchful waiting), third group FMT; their own stool injected back in rectally Hypothesis: What's the fastest way of recovering to your normal base line? After 90 days, everything lost statistical significance; all 3 groups indistinguishable from one another 3 things you can do to improve an infant's health Vaginal birth Not having antibiotics during birth (if you have a c-section) Breast feeding Do at least 2 of the 3 correctly, you dramatically increase the chances that the infant's microbiome will develop normally Science should not be a sensationalistic field Temptation to exploit research for short-term PR gains -What regulations or standardizations exist when it comes to the microbiome and probiotics...23:25 Contract manufacturers: used by big dairy companies, big business, probiotics found in local grocery stores European facilities are better equipped due to dietary differences Species vs Strains: Ex: Chihuahuas and dobermans are different strains of the same species Some strains are up to 70% different from strains of the same species Must be tested on humans, otherwise should be called a microbial product vs. a probiotic product Some less disciplined companies benefit from the existing ambiguities in the probiotic field -Raja's answer to the flaws in probiotic research he discusses in his paper and in his work...27:15 The paper concludes with an optimistic view; possible changes in the next 5 years Click for a table of Physiological and metabolic processes influenced by the human microbiome according to Raja's research paper. Activating a switch in the body that prevents and reverses food allergies Minimum requirements before anything should call itself a probiotic Declare the genus, the species and the strain Undergo minimum one human clinical trial If you didn't get all that, get this: While there is tremendous potential and reason for optimism in the field of probiotics, overuse of the term in the media and commercial use "cheapens" it and could discourage serious scientists from pursuing it to its full potential. -How (or if) probiotics interact with the microbiome...34:30 Article: Probiotics are "transient microbes"; they don't take up permanent residence in any part of the body "Seeding" is the process by which an infants microbiome is first colonized by microbes Typical time a probiotic stays in the microbiome is ~8 weeks Daily consumption is necessary (kind of like coffee) Why not just eat fermented foods all the time? Only 4-5 out of several hundred bacterial strains in kimchi had probiotic potential (by the standards laid out in Raja's paper) Kombucha companies should do randomized controlled trials Terms like "immunity" and "anti-inflammatory" are misleading Certain bacteria can become "extinct" in as little as 4 generations when fiber is removed or reduced Certain populations do not need to take a probiotic because of their lifestyle and diet (ex. the ) "Detoxification" is oftentimes a misnomer; The body has its own detoxification pathways that are regulated by the nrf2 transcription factor Triggers for activation of the pathways: extended exercise, access to wide variety of phytonutrients, Things that are bad for you are good for you -The varying effects from different species and strains of probiotics...46:35 Biotransformational nutrients: take existing food particles and convert into secondary metabolites and unlock new nutrients Probiotics supplement the existing micronutrients and gut bacteria "Consuming little soldiers that make their own multi-vitamins" Pomegranate is standardized for : turned by already existing bacteria in the gut into Urolithin A Article: Potential anti-aging benefits Thesis: How can we unlock the power of microbes or bacteria to confer benefits to their human hosts -How probiotics affect males and females differently...52:35 Women have a longer digestive tract than men, which leads to more issues with the digestive system Females could benefit from a folate producer in their gut during pregnancy; would be out of place in a male Environment, diet are of far more significance than gender -Raja's take on companies who recommend particular probiotic strains to consume based on tests of the gut and microbiome...56:10 Still no consensus on what determines a healthy microbiome Recommending a particular product based on test results is problematic Genus vs. species vs. strain recommendations; the more specific the better results "Relative abundance" vs. "absolute abundance" Better approach: take specific strains identified to treat specific issues Stratification, personalized approach, is not the optimal goal The gold standard is a microbe that is applicable to the entire human (or mammal) population and has reproducible effects To conclude: There are some good things about microbiome tests; however, use caution when they recommend certain products based on the test results -Whether personalized microbiome testing will allow people to target a probiotic species for their specific gut profile...1:03:00 Yes, but it will not look anything like the probiotics that are on the market today Some organisms won't grow if other like organisms are not in the mixed community The gut is an ecosystem; ecosystem theory comes into play Diversity and seasonality of plants rich in phytonutrients and high fiber foods -The importance of the CFU (colony forming unit) of a probiotic...1:10:24 Depends on the study and the trial Shotgun approach: inject high density of organisms into the gut and hope for the best Before you take any probiotic... Ask the company to show the studies on their strains Have they been studied in a human population And for what end points -What Raja is most excited about with ...1:18:10 Get 15% off your first order from SEED when you use discount code: GREEN15 -And much more... Resources from this episode: -SEED Male Probiotic formula.  and use discount code: GREEN15 -SEED Female Probiotic formula.  and use discount code: GREEN15 - -Documentary: "" - -Article: -Article: Episode Sponsors: -: My personal playground for new supplement formulations. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10. -: I’ve been using Four Sigmatic products for awhile now and I’m impressed by the efficacies of their mushroom products. I use them. I like them. I support the mission! 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Your gut health is connected to the well-being of nearly every system in your body. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with microbiome expert Raja Dhir about the gut microbiome and the impact probiotics have. The post All about the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics, with Raja Dhir appeared first on Chris Kresser.

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed. His background and how he got into the field. (3:07) How science is more objective than any other discipline. (6:15) Meshing translational science with traditional science. (9:35) The state of affairs with consumer health today: Breaking the myths in the current space. (14:30) What got him excited about getting into the field of the microbiome? (20:45) Understanding the field of microbiome science. (30:11) How EVERYTHING affects the microbiome and why human intervention is a two-way street. (36:21) How we can potentially reverse food allergies. (47:09) Understanding the vaginal microbiome and the groundbreaking science in the field. (50:27) Are there things you can do to strengthen your gut lining permeability? (58:08) The importance of being critical when it comes to scientific research. (1:06:30) Can you inherit the microbiota of people you live in close quarters with?  (1:09:27) The common myths surrounding probiotics. (1:14:37) The critical work SeedLabs is currently doing. (1:27:05) The microbiome connection to sports performance. The fine line between hard work and overtraining. (1:31:44) The fascinating story of his dogs and their link to the woolly mammoth. (1:36:15) Why they believe in taking a hard science approach + their next big ventures. (1:54:00) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Seed (@seed)  Instagram Raja (@wildraja)  Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned seed.com/mindpump **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce brown adipose tissue Amyloid-β peptide protects against microbial infection in mouse and worm models of Alzheimer's disease Harvard researchers unveil new Alzheimer's theory Altering mix of gut microbes prevents obesity, but diet remains key factor Human Microbiome Project Why Gene Editing Is the Next Food Revolution HOW WHAT YOU DO AS A NEW MOM IMPACTS YOUR BABY'S MICROBIOME FOR *LIFE* Close social relationships correlate with human gut microbiota composition Probiotics: Reiterating What They Are and What They Are Not Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Gut from the Inside Out – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio SeedLabs SeedLabs is testing probiotics designed for honeybees - Fast Company De-Extinction of the Woolly Mammoth: U.S. and Korea in Race to Clone Extinct Beast  

More than 90% of probiotics and foods on shelves do NOT contain the probiotics they claim.How do you know which ones are good and which ones are bad? Moreover, why do you really need probiotics anyhow? We are breaking it down on the show today with the co-founders of Raja Dhir &Ara Katz of Seed [...]

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Ara Katz and Raja Dhir founded Seed, an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Seed's members collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Raja Dhir leads Seed’s research strategy and academic collaborations, clinical trial design, product development, and intellectual property strategy. Raja is the architect of the Seed Platform and has unique expertise in translating scientific research for product development – including patented inventions to stabilize sensitive compounds to improve human microbiome diversity and inflammatory biomarkers. Raja is also Co-Chair of Seed’s Scientific Advisory Board where Seed focuses on solving complex ecological problems including honeybee colony collapse, plastic degradation, and soil fertility through bacteria. Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the scientific journal, Microbiome, on the Industry Advisory Committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). Ara Katz's breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired a personal mission to explore the importance of microbes and how they can impact the health of our bodies, our children and our planet. Ara previously Co-Founded and served as CMO of Spring, mobile commerce marketplace. Ara has been a fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Center for Future Storytelling and CCA’s DesignMBA program, and was named in Marie Claire’s “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, listed on Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and was recently included in Create + Cultivate’s 100 List for STEM. From Andy: This was just about the most fun I've ever had in a conversation about some seriously scientific and technical stuff - the human biome and gut. Ara and Raja were so good at taking their vast knowledge and expertise, boiling it down to the things that are most important, and explaining it in a way that a normal layperson can understand. The developments we're making in the research of the microbiome and gut are so exciting and cutting edge - this is a conversation that you've got to take the time to check out!  Enjoy! WANT TO GIVE SEED'S PROBIOTIC A TRY? Get 15% off your first order!  Click this link  and use this coupon code: WholeLifeChallenge15   FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Seed website Dr. Gregor Reid - Seed Chief Scientist Mother Dirt Bristol Stool Chart Connect with Ara and Raja Instagram — @seed Twitter — @seedhealth Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: 101: Dr. David Perlmutter — The Empowering Neurologist 125: Dr. Jason Fung — Author of The Obesity Code

Ara Katz, Raja Dhir and Jenna discuss how Seed is redefining health by helping us utilize our microbiome as a lens to not only improve our health but to recognize our interconnectedness with each other and the planet.Ara and Raja give us a primer on what we need to know about our microbiome, the impact its wellbeing has on our health, and share six strategies we can start practicing today to increase our gut health. We also discuss Seed's efforts to equip a global community with the knowledge and tools we need to be citizen scientists so we can better understand how our actions influence our ability to live our most healthy and fulfilled lives. 

At long last, TSR gets better acquainted with wellness buzzword and our bodies HBIC - the Microbiome. Welcoming Raja Dhir and Ara Katz, founders of the newly launched, Seed, to the show they drop serious knowledge on the microbiome and enlighten us on the do’s and dont’s of probiotics. For more information on the microbiome and Seed, check out Seed.com This episode is of That's So Retrograde is proudly brought to you by: Rainbow Optix: Get a free pair of glasses and 15% off your entire order. Just go to rainbowoptx.com and use promo code RETROGRADE. LOLA: Get 40 % off of all subscriptions by going to MyLola.com and using promo code: RETROGRADE40. Rothy's: Get free shipping on your order by heading to Rothys.com and use promo code: RETROGRADE at check out.  Skylar: Get a Skylar sample palette with free shipping plus earn a $20 credit towards your next full-sized perfume purchase. Just go to Skylar.com/retrograde.

Today’s show is a mini-episode about how to help the gut recover after antibiotics use from an interview I did with microbiome expert Raja Dhir.

In this episode, we chat to Raja Dhir, an expert in all things microbial and bacterial. He’s spent the last two years fully immersed in learning about the microbiome and is going to give us a crash course on the gut and microbiome, as well as how to use foods to improve health and performance.