This episode is brought to you by Vivobarefoot and InsideTracker.\nHumans and plants co-evolved to help each other survive, and polyphenols were integral for nurturing this relationship. Even though they aren\u2019t considered \u201cessential nutrients,\u201d the latest research is starting to suggest otherwise.\nPolyphenols help prevent disease by interacting with our DNA and modulating our gut microbiome; they are not just antioxidants as we once thought.\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks about what polyphenols do for our gut health and our overall health and how to incorporate eating more of them into your life.\nIn this episode, we dive into:\xa0\n\xa0\n-What are polyphenols?-Which plants contain toxic phytochemicals-The different types of polyphenols-How polyphenols feed our good gut bugs and help them grow\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n-Try This: A Deep Dive Into The Healing Power Of Polyphenols\nFor more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, Facebook @dhruxpurohit, Twitter @dhrupurohit, YouTube @dhrupurohit, and TikTok @dhru.purohit. Text Dhru at 302-200-5643 or click here.\nInterested in joining Dhru\u2019s Facebook community? Submit your request to join here.\nThis episode is brought to you by Vivobarefoot and InsideTracker.\nVivobarefoot footwear is designed to be wide, thin, and flexible\u2014as close to barefoot as possible. They promote your foot's natural strength and movement, allowing you to feel the ground beneath your feet. Vivobarefoot is offering 20% off your first order at vivobarefoot.com/DHRU.\nInsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they\u2019re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices