Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden world of bacteria living inside us and their profound impact on our health.

Dr. Cutcliffe, a biochemistry expert with over 25 years of experience, reveals:

• How your microbiome changes throughout your life
• The surprising link between gut bacteria and mood
• Why diversity is key for a healthy microbiome
• Why akkermansia muciniphila is a crucial strain for gut lining health and GLP-1 production
• The truth about antibiotics and your gut health
• Groundbreaking research on probiotics for diabetes management

Learn how nurturing your microbiome could be the key to better health, metabolism, and even blood sugar control. Don't miss this fascinating dive into the cutting-edge science of gut health.

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Quotable moments:

"We've co-evolved with these microbes. They play a super important role in health as well as disease." - Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

"Your gut is actually tied to every single biological system from your metabolism to your brain, to your immune system." - Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

"Diet is one of the most powerful ways that you can influence your microbiome." - Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

"We showed that in people with type two diabetes, we were able to lower A1C by 0.6 points and lower blood glucose spikes by 33%." - Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

"The microbiome is all the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in and on us." - Colleen Cutcliffe

"Your gut bacteria help metabolize the food you eat, impacting your overall health." - Colleen Cutcliffe

"Diversity in your diet is key to a healthy and resilient microbiome." - Colleen Cutcliffe

"Antibiotics can decimate your microbiome, but a post-antibiotic regimen can help recover it." - Colleen Cutcliffe

"Acromansiomucinophila plays a crucial role in maintaining your gut lining and stimulating GLP-1 hormone production." - Colleen Cutcliffe

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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