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I am thrilled to have the amazing Kiran Krishnan joining me on the podcast today.\nKiran is a research microbiologist and health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable for everyone. He has founded several successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years, including Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics-focused brand amongst healthcare professionals. Kiran has also conducted many research studies and published chapters in scientific textbooks. He has global patents and has become a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome.\nIn our discussion, we dive into leaky gut, its contributing factors, and the roles of endotoxins and lipopolysaccharides. We clarify postprandial endotoxemia, exploring how perimenopause and menopause affect the microbiome and the impact of oral contraceptives and synthetic hormones. We highlight common symptoms of gastrointestinal issues, including problems associated with bloating, and explain how the immune system- innate and adaptive, impacts gut health. We also discuss the significance of keystone species like akkermansia, the importance of diversity, the role of stool testing, and the value of fiber, touching on the polarizing nature of dietary dogma and improving gut health through supplementation and lifestyle changes.\xa0\nThis conversation is the first in a series on the gut microbiome, and I am confident you will enjoy it.\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nWhy leaky gut has specific significance for women in perimenopause and menopause\n\nWhy it is essential to understand and address a leaky gut\n\nHow intestinal permeability lies at the root of most chronic diseases\n\nThe factors that contribute to a leaky gut\n\nWhat postprandial endotoxemia is\xa0\n\nThe symptoms of a leaky gut\n\nThe difference between innate and adaptive immune responses\n\nHow chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity impact the immune system\xa0\n\nThe role of the microbiome in disease susceptibility\n\nBacterial that are beneficial for gut health\n\nWhy it is essential to have a diverse diet comprised of whole foods\n\nSupplements and lifestyle practices that support gut health\n\nBIO:\nKiran is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics-focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/reference books, has global patents, and is a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\nConnect with Kiran Krishnan\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\nFacebook