Feb 26 2025 67 mins 5
Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn fat?
Dr. Grace Liu from The Gut Institute reveals how gut health controls metabolism, mood, & energy.
This episode covers oxytocin’s role in healing, the power of peptides like BPC 157 & KPV, & how probiotics restore balance. Get personalized strategies to strengthen your gut, improve digestion, & enhance overall well-being in this episode on “Ultimate Gut Protocol”
Meet our guest
Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is the founder of The Gut Institute & a leading functional medicine expert with 20+ years of clinical experience.
A pioneer in microbiome medicine, probiotics, & nutrigenomics, she formulates advanced gut health products & educates clinicians worldwide. She has hosted Microbiome Medicine Conferences, spoken at global events, & authored the bestseller 7 Steps to Heal SIBO
Featured on GaiaTV, UCSF, & Women’s Health Mag, Dr. Liu helps high-profile clients like athletes & executives overcome fatigue, weight issues, & food allergies. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, Muay Thai boxing, & whiskey tasting in the Bay Area
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Key takeaways
- Oxytocin helps with gut health & brain function even aiding autistic children in communication
- Centenarians often have lifestyle habits that naturally increase oxytocin
- Probiotics with bifidobacterium particularly bifidoblongum are crucial for gut health & reducing harmful bacteria
- Peptides like larazotide & BPC-157 are used to heal gut permeability & improve overall health
- Frequent antibiotic use leads to an unhealthy gut due to microbial imbalance
- Spore probiotics enhances gut health & have a protective sugar coating beneficial for bacteria
- Oxalates linked to mold & candida overgrowth can be managed with the right probiotics
- Entering a sauna without taking binders can worsen detox symptoms
- Gut health affects hormones significantly including testosterone & progesterone levels
Episode Highlights
5:20 Benefits of Oxytocin
18:23 Weeding, Seeding & Feeding the Gut
21:08 Healing Protocols & Hormonal Improvements
42:22 Handling Fiber & Detox Protocols
Links
- Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mi9mW66iorc
- Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/198
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