Gut Talk: Is Exercise Good For the Gut Microbiome?
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
August 2, 2023
Why & How This Non-Dietary Factor Benefits the Gut
Is exercise good for the gut microbiome?
It may not come as a surprise that it is. But not all exercises are equal when it comes to benefiting the microbiome.
Tune in to hear why this non-dietary factor impacts gut health and a research-backed protocol for gut-friendly exercise.
Featured Studies
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179053/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766861/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33763441/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36454911/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843436/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28881908/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986264/
Continue Learning
- Does exercise impact gut health with Lucy Mailing: https://drruscio.com/does-exercise-impact-gut-health/
- Signs you’re exercising too hard with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA
- How to change your lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/how-to-change-your-lifestyle/
- Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:14 GI anatomy snapshot
05:35 Exercise & the microbiota
08:05 Factchecking the physiology
10:40 Exercise for IBD
11:57 The Protocol
13:08 Moderate-high intensity exercises
13:34 The importance of consistency
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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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