Does Exercise Impact Gut Health? The Evidence.
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
May 29, 2023
Finding the right balance of exercise to improve your gut microbiome with Dr. Lucy Mailing
In this episode, Dr. Lucy Mailing answers the question, “Does exercise impact gut health?” Inspired by her journey with chronic eczema, Dr. Mailing started looking into the gut-skin connection to improve her symptoms. Seeing this connection spurred her research and career in gut health, the microbiome, and nutrition science.
When it comes to improving gut health, evidence shows exercise can help. But, how much exercise is needed? What type of exercise intensity is most effective? What diets and supplements can be paired with exercise to enhance gut health?
Join the discussion with Dr. Mailing and me as we discuss fine-tuning your exercise regime to benefit your gut microbiome.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:31 If You’re Not Exercising Enough
09:42 If You’re Exercising Too Much
18:30 Exercise Benefits on the Microbiota
24:20 Optimal Frequency, Intensity, & Duration
25:22 Fiber: Overhyped?
31:36 Diets
34:30 Butyrate
38:50 Results Take Time
42:16 Fungus Isn’t Always Bad
44:18 The Best Fungal Testing
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Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.
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