Emeran Mayer, M.D., Ph.D.: “[The gut is] essentially our own pharmacy—the manufacturing site for a lot of molecules that are good for us.”

Mayer, a gastroenterologist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sure your fruits and veggies have the most antioxidants, plus:

- The best polyphenol-rich foods to add to your plate

- How to strengthen your gut-immune connection

- The link between soil health & gut health

- What to look for in a high-quality probiotic

- Why you shouldn't restrict carbs when fasting

Referenced in the episode:

- Mayer's book, The Gut-Immune Connection.

- Patagonia Provision's Regenerative Organic Agriculture program.

- An article explaining how soil health can affect nutrition quality of vegetables.

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