May 27, 2025

Why Some Dodge Food Poisoning and Others Don't - AI Podcast

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Your gut microbiome plays a central role in determining whether you get food poisoning, even if you eat the same contaminated meal as others who stay symptom-free
Alcohol disrupts your gut’s protective bacteria within hours, making you far more susceptible to foodborne pathogens, even after just one night of heavy drinking
Eating more of a contaminated food increases your odds of getting sick, so the quantity you ingest is just as important as the type of bacteria present
Cross-contamination in the kitchen — like using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables — is one of the fastest ways harmful bacteria get into your meals
Reheating leftovers won’t always destroy toxins already produced by bacteria, meaning improperly stored food could still make you sick even after it’s cooked again

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By Dr. Mercola

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14461,446 ratings

May 27, 2025

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Your gut microbiome plays a central role in determining whether you get food poisoning, even if you eat the same contaminated meal as others who stay symptom-free
Alcohol disrupts your gut’s protective bacteria within hours, making you far more susceptible to foodborne pathogens, even after just one night of heavy drinking
Eating more of a contaminated food increases your odds of getting sick, so the quantity you ingest is just as important as the type of bacteria present
Cross-contamination in the kitchen — like using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables — is one of the fastest ways harmful bacteria get into your meals
Reheating leftovers won’t always destroy toxins already produced by bacteria, meaning improperly stored food could still make you sick even after it’s cooked again

...more