Why is gut health so important? Marc Washington is a health and wellness executive and founder of Supergut. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and the microbiome, and while we may disagree in the nutrition department, I learned a lot from this conversation.

 

What you’ll hear:

 

• Why gut health is important and why people are talking about it (1:41)
• His motivation to study gut health (6:05)
• Improving mental health by working on your gut microbiome (11:29)
• Diabetic drugs for weight loss and their side effects (13:35)
• Carnivore diet vs. plant-based diet and how they compare in regards to gut health (18:35)
• How he structures his day as far as nutrition is concerned (22:10)
• How his business came to be and why he decided to become an entrepreneur (26:55)
• Making an impact (33:14)
• The public health crisis (35:53)
• Health issues in communities of color (36:44)
• Why there isn’t more diversity in the ketogenic and nutrition spaces (42:12)
• How we can help close the gaps (44:27)
• Education (49:16)
• The importance of being authentic (51:21)

 

Where to learn more about Marc and Supergut:

 

• Supergut

 

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