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Episode #223: The Microbiome and Its Effects on All Other Bodily Systems with Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D.
Optimizing your gut microbiome is arguably one of the most important things you can do for your health as it plays so many integral roles in almost every body system. This is why, in this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. about the importance of the microbiome's influence on human health, particularly on the gut-brain connection and mental well-being.
He discusses the role of butyrate, leaky gut/brain, probiotics, and the importance of diet diversity in promoting a healthy microbiome. The conversation also covers the impact of modern lifestyle, antibiotics, and colon cleansing on gut health, and how to get accessible gut microbiome testing - in particular, the testing done by Vitract.
Chidozie Ojobor Ph.D. is a Molecular Biologist with over 12 years of experience in Medical Microbiology research, and the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Vitract. In his early research years, he worked on human rotaviruses that cause severe gastroenteritis in children.
Afterward, he proceeded to earn his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, Canada. During his doctoral training, he developed through genetic engineering, novel therapeutic entities that target disease-causing bacteria such as the ones found in complex biological ecosystems as the gut microbiome. These tools he developed worked with high specificity and precision, making them the ideal candidates for targeted therapy. Dr. Ojobor's works in the fields he worked in have been well-cited by numerous scientists across the globe.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:
CAROL Bike: Use code NAT for $100 off at www.carolbike.com
Sensate: Use code NAT at www.getsensate.com/Nat
BiOptimizers: For Sleep Breakthrough use code bionat at checkout to save on your order and receive free gifts at www.bioptimizers.com/bionat
Find more from Chidozie Ojobor:
Website: https://vitract.com/
Instagram: @vitractofficial
Use Code NAT10 at vitract.com to save on a Vitract test
Find more from Nathalie:
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:52 Advancements in Microbiome Research
04:39 The Significance of the Microbiome
05:09 The Gut-Brain Connection
06:22 Microbiome and Mental Health
08:11 The Role of Butyrate in Gut
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By Nathalie NiddamOptimizing your gut microbiome is arguably one of the most important things you can do for your health as it plays so many integral roles in almost every body system. This is why, in this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. about the importance of the microbiome's influence on human health, particularly on the gut-brain connection and mental well-being.
He discusses the role of butyrate, leaky gut/brain, probiotics, and the importance of diet diversity in promoting a healthy microbiome. The conversation also covers the impact of modern lifestyle, antibiotics, and colon cleansing on gut health, and how to get accessible gut microbiome testing - in particular, the testing done by Vitract.
Chidozie Ojobor Ph.D. is a Molecular Biologist with over 12 years of experience in Medical Microbiology research, and the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Vitract. In his early research years, he worked on human rotaviruses that cause severe gastroenteritis in children.
Afterward, he proceeded to earn his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, Canada. During his doctoral training, he developed through genetic engineering, novel therapeutic entities that target disease-causing bacteria such as the ones found in complex biological ecosystems as the gut microbiome. These tools he developed worked with high specificity and precision, making them the ideal candidates for targeted therapy. Dr. Ojobor's works in the fields he worked in have been well-cited by numerous scientists across the globe.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:
CAROL Bike: Use code NAT for $100 off at www.carolbike.com
Sensate: Use code NAT at www.getsensate.com/Nat
BiOptimizers: For Sleep Breakthrough use code bionat at checkout to save on your order and receive free gifts at www.bioptimizers.com/bionat
Find more from Chidozie Ojobor:
Website: https://vitract.com/
Instagram: @vitractofficial
Use Code NAT10 at vitract.com to save on a Vitract test
Find more from Nathalie:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ
Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community
Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/
Website: NatNiddam.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance
What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:52 Advancements in Microbiome Research
04:39 The Significance of the Microbiome
05:09 The Gut-Brain Connection
06:22 Microbiome and Mental Health
08:11 The Role of Butyrate in Gut