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Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy

Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy

Update: 2025-09-30
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Your colon is more than a pit stop for waste — it houses a lush, thriving ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. These organisms affect everything from your digestion to your immune system — and maybe even your mental health. So how can we harness the power of the gut microbiome? And when it comes to “gut-healthy” diets and products, who should you believe?

On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with Dr. Sahil Khanna about the care and keeping of your gut microbiome — and the exciting potential of microbiota-based therapies.

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Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy

Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy

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