Post by the Scribe on Sept 14, 2023 6:20:41 GMT
The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.
In this episode, we discuss:
-Intro [0:00]
-The basics of the gastrointestinal (GI) system [3:45];
-The very early development of the GI system [9:30];
-The unique properties of the blood supply and portal system in the GI tract [12:45];
-An overview of gut anatomy and innervation [16:30];
-Turnover of the epithelial lining and why cancer rarely develops in the small intestine [26:45];
-Nutrient and water absorption in the small and large intestine [30:30];
-Ways in which the gut and brain communicate [34:30];
-The gut's role in the regulation of appetite [43:30];
-The impact of gastric bypass surgery on satiety signals [51:15];
-How varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can infect neurons in the gut and create issues later in life [54:30];
-The relationship between autism and gastrointestinal illness [1:02:45];
-The important role of serotonin in the gut, and the impact of SSRIs on serotonin in the gut [1:09:45];
-Defining “leaky gut” and its most common causes [1:16:45];
-The gut microbiome [1:30:45];
-Fecal transplants: use cases, limitations, and how they illustrate the importance of gut microbes [1:40:45];
-Gut microbiome diagnostic tests: why they aren’t useful outside of special cases such as cancer detection [1:50:30];
-Nutritional approaches to a maintain optimal flora in the gut [1:55:00];
-Prebiotics and probiotics, and getting your GI system back on track after a course of antibiotics [2:02:30];