What Are Fecal Microbiota Transplants And How Can They Help Your Gut Health? - with Dr. Shaina Cahill | Ep. 58

Today on the Gut Health Reset Podcast, we are discussing the emerging field of Fecal Microbiota Transplants with Dr. Shaina Cahill! The gut microbiome is a hot topic in the world of health and wellness, and for good reason: gut health has been linked to everything from weight loss to improved mood and cognitive function. So it's no surprise that researchers are looking for ways to optimize gut health. One promising area of research is fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs). FMTs involve transferring healthy gut bacteria from one individual to another. Stool from a healthy donor is transplanted into the gut of someone with an unhealthy gut microbiome. The donor stool contains a diversity of healthy gut bacteria that can help to restore balance in the recipient's gut. FMTs have been shown to be effective in treating conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. While more research is needed to fully understand the potential of FMTs, there is promise that this therapy could one day be used to treat a variety of gut-related conditions. We will answer these questions: - What is a Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) and why would you want one? - How can FMT transform your gut health? - How are FMT donors vetted and screened? - Where can someone go for more information on FMTs? - And more! - Recommended Supplements: Binding Fiber Support - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/binding-fiber-support-capsules/ Wired But Tired - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/wired-but-tired/ - About Dr. Shaina: Shaina is a neuroscientist with an interest in alternative medicines that utilize the body’s innate systems and a passion for medical education and scientific communication. She received her doctoral degree in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and has been working in the field of medical affairs in non-traditional medicines for the last three years since leaving academia. She is currently the Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome, which provides high-quality medically supervised Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part of her role is to help spread educational and scientific information about the microbiome and FMT that is accessible, accurate and digestible. Website: https://novelbiome.com/ - Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/ https://drannmariebarter.com/ As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.