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Gut Health Explained
Part 1: What Your Microbiome Actually Does
Part 2: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Featuring Dr. Lynn Connolly | Hosted by Dr. Eve Glazier
Understanding Gut Health: A Two-Part Podcast Series from UCLA Health
What does “gut health” really mean, and how much of the advice online is backed by science? In this two-part Medically Speaking podcast series, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with UCLA Health gastroenterologist and clinical chief Lynn Connolly, MD, to explore the facts behind digestion, the microbiome, and overall wellness.
Part One focuses on the science of gut health, including how the digestive system works, the role of gut bacteria, and why there is no single “ideal” microbiome. The episode also addresses common myths, such as “leaky gut,” and explains the limits of at-home microbiome testing, along with the role of the gut-brain connection in understanding symptoms.
Part Two highlights practical, evidence-based ways to support digestive health. Dr. Connolly shares everyday habits that can make a difference, emphasizes the importance of balance, and outlines when ongoing symptoms should prompt a conversation with a healthcare provider. Together, this series offers a clear, science-based guide to understanding and supporting gut health. To explore more episodes, visit UCLA Health’s Medically Speaking.
Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify:
Part 1: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Part 2: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify