Episode #144: Dr. Alexis Cowan: The Gut Reset Protocol, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, and the Importance of Gut Health

<p dir="ltr">Can eating apple peels be transformative for your gut health? That’s a fun fact you’re going to find out about today! </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today we are diving into the world of gut health…as this is an ever growing issue amongst the entire population due to modern day food production, practices and ingredients. If you have ever struggled with gut issues, you know how terrible and hopeless it can feel. That’s why you need to stay tuned to find out an effective gut reset protocol that will not only help mitigate and relieve your gut issues, but ultimately heal the gut and reduce inflammatory status in both the gut and the entire body.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">I’m joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan, Director of Scientific Content at Layer Origin Nutrition. She dives into three specific ingredients the gut reset consists of and why they are so beneficial for healing and how anyone can benefit from this protocol regardless of your symptoms. We also discuss the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides and why focusing on your gut health can help heal other systems in your body. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD specializing in the metabolic physiology of nutritional and exercise interventions. She works with clients to support them in all aspects of their journey to health, from diet and nutraceuticals to exercise and lifestyle. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:03:05 The differences between keto, fasting, and high carb</p> <p dir="ltr">00:10:35 The 3 ingredients of the gut reset protocol</p> <p dir="ltr">00:17:48 The difference between probiotics and probiotics </p> <p dir="ltr">00:25:45 Supplementing with Butyrate</p> <p dir="ltr">00:32:51 SIBO and the gut reset protocol</p> <p dir="ltr">00:37:20 How eating apple peels can be transformative for your gut health</p> <p dir="ltr">00:44:59 The crowning glory of the gut protocol: apple peel powder  </p> <p dir="