In this video I discuss how the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health, including inflammation and atherosclerosis. By maintaining a diverse gut flora, we can regulate our immune system and minimize the risk of chronic diseases. A healthy diet rich in whole foods, fibers, and omega-3 fatty acids is essential to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and improve gut function.

Additionally, the gut-brain axis also plays a significant role in our health. The vagus nerve connects the gut to the brain, and the bidirectional communication between the two can impact both our physical and mental well-being. By addressing gut health, we can improve symptoms of various conditions, including cardiovascular issues, as well as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

To maintain good health, it is essential to focus on improving gut health, increasing the diversity of gut bacteria, and consuming a nutrient-dense diet that fosters the growth of beneficial bacteria. This can not only reduce inflammation and the risk of chronic diseases but also improve the overall quality of life.

Hope you enjoy!

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:43 Understanding the immune system in the gut
2:15 Why you need a diverse gut flora
4:24 Short Chain Fatty Acids and Probiotics
7:35 identifying and keeping the good bacteria alive
10:01 What do you need to keep diverse gut flora
11:21 artificial sweeteners and whole food fiber
12:52 The gut-brain Connection through the vagus nerve
15:11 How this Relates to cardiology
17:08 Outro


Full Microbiome series playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4uKfvSU2v36e8OoIfbXwVKiFejoRGTq

Other videos in this series:
Where Did Our Gut Bacteria Come From? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is_x0LGNgC0
The Heart Disease Risk You Don’t Know About: The role of LPS - https://youtu.be/-vg5-HzSfmA
I have a gut feeling about this... | The Microbiome, Metabolism and Overall Health - https://youtu.be/VVfCLb_n8vA

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My other videos:
Reversing Diabetes - The Roles Medication and Diet Play - https://youtu.be/mWNygxUPNsA
Vitamin K2: The Surprising Benefits From Your Heart to Your Bones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3njgh2nFRk
Exposing the links between Calcium, Vitamin K2, and Plaque Buildup in Blood Vessels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_UJaEZe9gg
Best and Worst Breakfast Foods - https://youtu.be/uAJ6-X3ESS4
What Eating Processed Flour and Vegetable Seed Oils Really Does to You - https://youtu.be/gVsxe9v72C0
Lunch and Dinner | The Meats and Vegetables you Should be Eating and Avoiding - https://youtu.be/pCQovPrsM2k
What is a Coronary Calcium Score? - https://youtu.be/NYkW2vxyioc
What is a CT Angiogram (CTA) of the Heart? - https://youtu.be/uHpN1FQ-Hvo
What is Cardioversion? - https://youtu.be/yb-srtyEOuY
What is a Leadless Pacemaker? - https://youtu.be/2CYZbeYSvVE
What is Right Heart Catheterization? - https://youtu.be/2hy05-dM-lM
What is a Heart Attack? - https://youtu.be/lPzT62_b4Ko
Heart Attack Treatment - https://youtu.be/N0vFV3wOGPU
What is a Kraft Test? - https://youtu.be/SxS2AayOHmo
What is an Echocardiogram? - https://youtu.be/DZ3G8P0L_sM
Monitoring Heart Failure with CardioMEMS - https://youtu.be/A35IsJxs6mw
Introduction to Cardiac Catheterizations - https://youtu.be/k4UyUBGnojU
What is a Loop Recorder? - https://youtu.be/mXHAuV27bs8
External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Chest Pain and Coronary Calcium - https://youtu.be/4wd-3WyvlNQ
Why your Cardiac Examination is Incomplete - https://youtu.be/Rzb5r8FXpRU
Reverse High Blood Pressure by Treating its Root Cause - https://youtu.be/yaf1swrS1_c

Past lectures:
How Fasting and Diet can Prevent Heart Disease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wXWEdipBEg
“Fasting for Survival” - https://youtu.be/watch?v=RuOvn4UqznU
Addiction: Why You Can't Fast or Keep a Diet - https://youtu.be/kN83jppeI7Q
"The Fat Lies" - https://youtu.be/4Uqj35nHB0g
"The Bittersweet Truth" - https://youtu.be/AbR1QwJwwpo

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About Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACP
The founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida.