Ep. 402 Menopausal Gut Health: Latest Research and Insights with Dr. Tim Spector

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with Dr. Tim Spector today. He is a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College, the director of the Twins UK study, a scientific cofounder at Zoe, and a leading researcher. He is also trained in rheumatology and epidemiology and is the author of Food for Life, his most recent book on nutrition and health. In our conversation today, we unpack the new science on the role of the microbiome, the benefits of diverse food choices, and why Dr. Spector does not support superfoods. We dive into plant-material diversity, fiber, polyphenol-rich foods, fermented foods, and protein, and explore and explore issues surrounding bio-individuality specific to fiber, the impact of antibiotics, the Predict study, the Zoe program, and research on menopausal gut microbiomes. Dr. Spector explains why he does not believe in snacking, the value of digestive rest and intermittent fasting, and why lifestyle is a critical factor in menopause and beyond. We also get into some fascinating upcoming research. I know you will love this insightful discussion with Dr. Spector. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What defines a healthy gut microbiome? Dr. Spector explains the concept of the microbiome as a virtual organ Why dietary diversity is essential How fermented foods and plant-based proteins improve gut health Some interesting research on research on how menopause affects the gut microbiome Dr. Spector describes the holistic approach of the ZOE program Why most snacks are unhealthy, and how extending the time between meals can improve gut health Using intermittent fasting to rest the gut and improve overall health How a poor night of sleep can alter food choices the following day The interplay between exercise and gut health Dr. Spector shares some ongoing research on the impact of coffee on the gut microbiome Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Tim Spector On Zoe Instagram ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of connecting with Dr. Tim Specter. He's a professor of genetic of co-founder at Zo and one of the world's leading researchers. He's also trained in
0:45.4	rheumatology and epidemiology and is the author of Food for Life his latest book
0:50.4	focusing on nutrition and health. Today we spoke about the new science surrounding the role of the
0:55.8	microbiome, the role of diversity and food choices, and why he's not a fan of
1:01.4	super foods, the importance of diversity of plant material, fiber,
1:08.0	polyphenol-rich foods, ferments, and protein, issues surrounding bio-individuality specific to fiber, the impact of antibiotics,
1:17.6	the world the predict study, the ZO program, research on menopausal gut
1:23.6	microbions, why he's not a fan of snacking and sees the value in
1:28.1	digestive rest and intermittent fasting and why lifestyle is so critically important at Menopause and beyond.
1:35.0	And lastly, some interesting research that's upcoming.
1:39.0	I know you will love this conversation as much as I did recording it.
1:48.7	Dr. Specter, it is a pleasure to have you on the podcast. Welcome to Everyday Wellness.
1:50.5	Great to be here.
1:51.9	I know that so much of your life's work is really devoted to the gut microbiome and obviously
1:57.5	this podcast is very focused on helping women understand the changes that are occurring in our bodies as we are navigating
2:04.3	perimenopause into menopause but from your perspective what helps define a
2:10.0	healthy gut microbiome and why is this so important to kind of set us up for
2:14.1	success as we are navigating middle age and beyond? Well the whole study of the
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