The Science of Gut Health (& Why It Matters)

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I never used to care about my gut health, but it turns out it's super important. I recently spoke to Sophie Medlin on my podcast Deep Dive so I wanted to share all the useful advice I picked up from here. So this video is all about the science of gut health and what we can do to look after it. Enjoy x
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0:00 Intro
0:55 What is gut health?
1:58 Why does your gut health matter?
4:44 How do I get a healthy gut?
5:17 5 things to add
10:18 5 things to avoid
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Skin, sleep and now my gut. You’re steadily improving my life apart from my studies. Thank you.

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0:10: 🌱 Taking care of our gut health is important for overall physical and mental well-being. 5:10: 🌱 Eating a diverse range of 30 different plants per week is important for a healthy gut. 2:21: 🧠 The gut-brain connection plays a significant role in overall health, impacting mental health and physical well-being. 7:08: 🥦 Eating a high-fiber diet is important for promoting good bacteria in the body, and there are various ways to increase fiber intake. 9:07: 🐟 Eating oily fish and taking a smart probiotic can improve gut health and brain function. 11:45: 🥗 Processed foods containing additives and preservatives can disrupt the natural bacteria in our gut and cause inflammation and other health problems. 13:56: 🥦 Following a gluten-free diet may be important for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, but it does not provide significant health benefits for the general population. Counting calories is also not effective for gut health. Recap by Tammy AI

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Yes, but all organic if possible.

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[@LetsBeHealthy_]

True words

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Repent from your sins and receive life from Jesus Christ and be saved in Jesus mighty name amen.

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Blessings to HERBALIST DOCTOR KINGSLEY on KZbin who got the cure for different STDs including Herpes Simplex Virus. Recently I got cured of Genital Herpes

[@leowzhilin]

IMPROVE GUT HEALTH: 5 THINGS TO ADD: 1) Aim for 30 Diff Plants/wk. (4-5 Plants/day) 2) Aim for Variety over Consistency of Diet. 3) Aim for 30g of Fibre everyday (5 Serves Fruits & Veges, 2 meals w wholegrains, nuts & seeds snacks) 4) Take Probiotics. 5) Aim for 2 portions of Oily Fish/wk. (Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Flaxseed, etc) 5 THINGS TO AVOID: 6) Cut down on Red Meat. (Limit to 3 Portions Red Meats/wk) 7) Avoid Processed Food 8) Avoid Artificial Sugars 9) Avoid Diet Fads & Detoxes. 10) Avoid Counting Calories.

[@akashchokshi]

Thank youuuu! Needed this summary.

[@SIR_MAV]

Thank you

[@ilovesosa208]

Red meat is good for microbiome

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[@TheIslandLifeofUs]

Awesome video. This is a very niched sector for you Ali given your knowledge from your medical side AND self improvement, information delivery to such a wide audience. Loved every minute and will head over to listen to the full podcast too 😊👌🏼

[@vidadeimigrantche55]

Fermented food (kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough bread, etc) are also beneficial to gut health.

[@ReeyaBeauti]

Are these pre biotics?

[@jatin.c]

I very much needed this video at this very moment of my life. Thanks Ali, would love to see more of such videos that educate people on, 'what and what not'.

[@mahhingaminggate5028]

As someone who's struggling with his gut health for an year this video from your best guy was such a charm

[@BrianEllwood]

Nice to see a level headed science based summary on this - thank you Ali!

[@epicmissionmedia]

Excellent video, thanks Ali. The level of research and clarity of communication is top notch.

[@mdabusaqibalamansari9979]

Your videos are soo beneficial. Thanks for sharing this with me I am struggling with my gut health a lot recently and i will definitely watch that podcast and try to implement. Thanks a lot ❤❤❤

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Very helpul video. Moving away from Tech and focusing on health, thats wonderful. Always admire your quality videos and presentation style. 👏

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Learning like this is fun, i want more, i crave these videos…we need more of this type of instruction in schools, welllll done ali! Another phenomenal video!

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[@tina_about]

In our society of fast food lovers and complete ignorance of what we eat, this is an incredibly important topic

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[@itsjustgodslove]

This was an awesome educational video. Thank you Ali😊 please do more video related to food and nutrition and health in future ✨

[@lybanaseem]

the video we didn't know we needed!!!! thank you for this... so helpful and informative.

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Our body was not designed for industrialized food. This post is so important ... Only quality information encourages changes in eating habits.

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These are the types of videos and content I love 😊 thanks for the video Ali & team !

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Finally, a video that answers my questions. Thank You so much Ali.

[@hnnhml]

since I've been paying more attention to my gut health, literally sooo much has changed. its really incredible how much of our mind and body is connected to our gut. I really recommend the book GUT by Giulia Enders!

[@saipreetham99]

I am so thankful to have come across this video and it gave me a whole new insight about the Gut health. Thanks a ton once again.

[@planningcalm]

Ali is the BEST! I've learned so much from him this year. From how to grow my KZbin channel, to how to save and invest, and ways to get healthy! Thank you Ali for all that you and your team do to provide quality content on this platform!

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[@LetsBeHealthy_]

I just watched your video Dr Ali, on gut health, and I must say, I am blown away by the quality and depth of the information you shared. Your presentation was engaging, and your explanations were easy to follow and understand. Thank you for creating such an informative and valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their gut health. I look forward to exploring more of your content and sharing your insights with others. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@healthinfotipss]

Let's Be Healthy, thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I'm delighted that you found the video informative and engaging. I appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more valuable insights with you. Keep up your commitment to improving gut health! 🌱🌟🙏🏼

[@tv-cd3yy]

Did u improve.. my essential problem is I'll end up messing like toxification of some component cuz I am Nota dietitian I'll do it wrong n it'll be risky

[@ankitsarchives]

Thank you, Ali Abdaal, for sharing this informative video on the science of gut health and why it matters. As someone who is interested in optimizing my health and well-being, I found your explanations of the gut-brain axis and the role of the microbiome to be particularly insightful and well-articulated. I appreciate the emphasis on the importance of diet and lifestyle factors in promoting a healthy gut and overall wellness.

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Repent from your sins and receive life from Jesus Christ and be saved in Jesus mighty name amen.

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@@BASKETBALL_UNI This sort of behaviour turns people off Christianity. You might as well be spruiking the devil's name. Lead via example rather than persuasion and intrusion.

[@siddharthjoshi6811]

The last 3 tips are quite important. Avoiding factory fed animal meats (grass fed meat would be way better) , avoiding processed food (best if you do not eat them at all), avoiding added sugar (white sugar or sugar substitutes). Then, focusing on whole grain, fiber rich, fresh food diet as much as possible. Fasting also helps to resert our bodies from time to time. Important thing is to do experimentations because there is no one size fits all. You can optimise your health by increasing or decreasing certain foods. I am on this journey and thanks Ali for covering this important topic. Through you, more people will become aware about their own Gut Health.

[@Commonclaus]

Grass-finished* it’s all propaganda. Go vegan.

[@Van1sh]

Yes and in addition to this, I just want to add that the fibers shouldn't be from only bread. There is actually plenty of research that shows gluten is increasing inflammation in the gut. Gliadin is the major protein found in wheat, Gliadin can activate T cells and trigger a pro-inflammatory immune response, also for people without celiac disease.

[@Chargingfast]

Really love this short and concise informational videos! Its like spark notes for the podcasts. Keep them coming

[@Up71V4C3i]

Indeed!!! been suffering in my 20s with all the stresses and shifting to different place with not so healthy gut making me ill with GI issues. Realization to gut health connection made more conscious about what you eat as well as the peace of mind. Despite eating home grown vegetables, seasonal foods, etc. what helped me is following Low Fodmap diet. One shouldn't follow unless prescribed!

[@katarinachovanec]

Ali, the best video ever. Thanks a lot for your work. Best regards from Slovakia :)

[@nerbistudiorecords2706]

I’m actually having some serious trouble with my gut due to food poisoning which has upset my microbiot, and I now understand how important it is. Thank you for these tips on how to take care of my microbiot!

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Same for me 😢

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GOOGLE : GLYPHOSATE

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Take some L-glutamine! It’ll change your life. Thank me later :)

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​@@zackm2694is it probiotic

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Thank you! I felt I needed to take care of my gut health and you did a great job answering how.

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What's with the exaggerated hand and arm gestures?

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Code doesn't work

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The code doesn't work

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What do u think about Homoeopathy?? Would love to know ur opinion about it.

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Code doesn't work

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Perfect timing thank you so much... Much needed ❤️☺️

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Sometimes I forget that you are a doctor!! This topic is very important, thank you ❤️

[@eugeneloh1229]

Great timing for this video, needed this!

[@ColonelZed]

I'm so glad you are also making medical videos... This one is great. Like watching you, keep it up

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You are the MVP, thanks for sharing all this healthy knowledge

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sleep and now my gut. You’re steadily improving my life apart from my studies. Thank you.

[@smarty.adviser]

This video beautifully explains the science behind gut health and its profound impact on overall well-being.

[@LearningandTechnology]

Fantastic topic, but I also have to comment on the editing of this video - very well done.

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Great video, Ali. Informative and actionable.

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Great Video Ali..Make more videos about health. May i suggest longevity also, there is so much news about that...

[@missmpolley9706]

Great vid! Your use of pictures, B-roll, interview clips complemented with explanations is so smooth and makes for very easy watching. My ONLY criticism is that of showing the Jordan Peterson clip and dismissing the anecdote. Yes there is good evidence and research done about too much consumption of red meat, but don't dismiss carnivore for individuals who suffer from never ending allergies. There are a lot more anecdotes coming forward in recent years and I think it is something to watch.

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Thank you!! I started focusing on my nutrition because i got on a fat loss journey This will help me😄

[@msdomo64]

Great video! Thank you for the information. I have a question, how does fasting impact our gut health? Intermittent and fasting of extended period of times

[@Health.Hub101]

What an amazing content! Way to go Ali 👏

[@beebsblue]

Very useful tips thanks Dr Ali ❤

[@Brigitte695]

I started juicing my fruits and veggies and I've noticed my energy levels have gone up I still eat them raw as well . Kombucha is so good for our gut as well

[@alexwunsch6760]

Great video. I love your pragmatic approach!

[@_itz_exo]

That's why in INDIA my Grandfather told me to eat seasonal vegetables also, not only those vegetables that i like most. 💪

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This is what i really need right now...thank you so much😊 i never know that calorie on procceced food actually doesn't always right

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I enjoyed this. Do more of these types of videos ❤

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Hope you make more videos on our health thanks for this

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"Absolutely spot on! This video brilliantly emphasizes the significance of gut health. It's a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and I couldn't agree more with the insights shared here. Thanks for spreading awareness about this vital topic!"

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I forgot that you're an MD!! Please make more videos on health

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super awesome! Very useful as usual ^^ Keep it up!

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lol right when seeing this title my brain goes like "omg this is the intersection of Ali the doctor and Ali the youtuber"!!! sooooooo into this keep going Ali!

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*I don't know who needs to hear this, but don't chase comfort at the age of labor, so you won't labor at the age of comfort.*

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More videos like this pls Ali. Awesome job

[@elsa-wq9zw]

needed this, with Ramadan and finals szn not being the best combination for gut health

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Very good video!!! Keep them coming 👏🏿

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Another great video from Ali 😊❤

[@coxbright]

Some of the best cook books to improve your gut health are Dr’s Kitchens books. The recipes are all packed with plants based ingredients and are delicious too!

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One of my favorite creator ❤️

[@imjayanthkumar]

Adequate sleep, exercise, and water intake are also important for your gut health.

[@cyprokka]

If you're not eating organic, grass fed, grass finished, pasteur raised meat, then yes, limit your red meat consumption. Otherwise, if you're eating high quality meat, it's very good for you to eat loads of it. Eat game meats especially, like kangaroo or elk. Very healthy.

[@nurasalah5263]

Can you please talk about skin health and it’s relation with what we eat!!

[@blink8989]

I'm surprised eliminating coffee and alcohol wasn't mentioned. These were the final two things in my journey that I had to eliminate completely to fully heal my gut, and thus several other issues in my body. I ignored doing it for these the longest because of how much I love both, but it completely makes sense.

[@kandaman304]

I didn't know coffee was bad for you? Is it really??

[@hmmhuh1222]

​@@kandaman304it's acidic, so it could help heal your gut by eliminating it but eventually you might be able to add it back in moderation after you've healed

[@AedanTanner-bi1vq]

Coffee isn't bad for your gut

[@tv-cd3yy]

@@kandaman304 in regulation it's good for u but caffeine abuse is horrible

[@johndavidson5921]

Thanks a lot for sharing such a useful video with us. I already adopt the healthy lifestyle along with that i consume 1 tsp of Yakrit Plihantak Churna for better digestive health.

[@TheNayanava]

I didn't hear you talking about fermented food at all!! Maybe add the four K's too - Kefir, Kombucha, Kimchi, Kraut in the diet too! I have felt a significant improvement in my gut health after consuming at least one of the fermented foods..

[@garyg6000]

Terrific guy and terrific information !

[@hale-lo9gy]

Ali, thanks for the gut health recommendation! My gut feeling tells me Heights might just be the 'height' of digestive goodness. Excited to try it out! 😄🌱

[@schwerner343]

Also, I've found that staying around your maintenance caloric intake and just jacking up your protein is more reasonable approach to strength gains

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Thankkk youu soo veryyy muchhh brotherrrrr....you changeddd my perspective towardss gut health nutrition ❤️❤️❤️🧿🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹🥹🥹

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So helpful and so on point!

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thanks for that amazing video!

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You’re such a great KZbinr I nearly forgot that you’re a real doctor 🤯

[@sunnystrawberries]

Really helpful, thank you so much.

[@iIrfanhussain]

man i am suffering with gut problem forever its effecting my confidence

[@rosehomeo]

Very well explained the microbiome on this video. You can also improve the health of microbes in your gut by eating sauerkraut, kefir and other fermented foods.

[@avinashrockstar]

Dr.berg

[@ananthadavid3671]

I recently included kefir in my diet.

[@akg1301]

​@@avinashrockstarexactly

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Yep, but he sells the pills, so why to mention other ways?

[@Ann-MD]

Really good stuff..the body is so complex

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Ali thank you for your videos ❤

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[@dennisboyd1712]

Thanks, Ali Abdaal, for this video. Would love for you to do a video on the effects of our food&drink including wine beer coffee & fruit juice that have been sprayed with Glyphosate, We can check the levels of this chemical Glyphosate in our food & even our urine. One of the foods I was surprised to see one of the Highest Levels were in Almonds, which they can also make into flour & milk. It's very damaging to our Gut Health.

[@gratitudealways9836]

@Ali Abdaal how does Bariatric Surgery ( Sleeve ) effect your gut health ? How does it effect pre / probotics.

[@unseenbirb3247]

praise my gut for i have forsaken its trust and in turn it now sends nothing but shivers and pain my way

[@abdenourdjennane9309]

Very informative, thanks.

[@cjrodriguez9767]

10:09 Good video Ali, but be careful with those vegetables oils, they are not good for your health. Research them and you will see. Keep up the good content 👍🏻

[@nikosamaniego298]

yeah that part made me not trust the video at all

[@naigashakirah6172]

This is so helpful, thanks

[@christine4725]

What is the background music for this video it made me feel so relaxed and it’s very healing :)