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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & The Most Googled Gut Health Questions: GLP-1s, Healthy Soda, & More
Could eating late at night be hurting your gut health? Are prebiotic and probiotic sodas actually good for your microbiome? And what do GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy mean for digestion, constipation, and gut bacteria?
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to answer the most Googled gut health questions from listeners.
🧠 On this episode:
- Why late-night eating and chronic stress may be a double hit to your gut - How your microbiome follows a circadian rhythm - Whether "healthy" sodas are really worth the hype - The best fermented foods for gut health - Why cabbage is having a nutrition moment - What constipation may reveal about Parkinson's disease risk - Whether microbiome stool tests can really tell you what to eat - What we know so far about GLP-1 medications and the microbiome - How to support gut health while losing weight
Dr. B also shares his thoughts on cravings, nighttime routines, tart cherry juice, fiber supplements, and why diet and lifestyle still come first.
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- Linda Verchimak
- Luanne Siwiec
- Marlene Erven
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This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about cancer screening, treatment, and any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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