1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics
May 02, 2019
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed.
- His background and how he got into the field. (3:07)
- How science is more objective than any other discipline. (6:15)
- Meshing translational science with traditional science. (9:35)
- The state of affairs with consumer health today: Breaking the myths in the current space. (14:30)
- What got him excited about getting into the field of the microbiome? (20:45)
- Understanding the field of microbiome science. (30:11)
- How EVERYTHING affects the microbiome and why human intervention is a two-way street. (36:21)
- How we can potentially reverse food allergies. (47:09)
- Understanding the vaginal microbiome and the groundbreaking science in the field. (50:27)
- Are there things you can do to strengthen your gut lining permeability? (58:08)
- The importance of being critical when it comes to scientific research. (1:06:30)
- Can you inherit the microbiota of people you live in close quarters with? (1:09:27)
- The common myths surrounding probiotics. (1:14:37)
- The critical work SeedLabs is currently doing. (1:27:05)
- The microbiome connection to sports performance. The fine line between hard work and overtraining. (1:31:44)
- The fascinating story of his dogs and their link to the woolly mammoth. (1:36:15)
- Why they believe in taking a hard science approach + their next big ventures. (1:54:00)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Seed (@seed) Instagram
- Raja (@wildraja) Instagram
- Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- seed.com/mindpump **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce brown adipose tissue
- Amyloid-β peptide protects against microbial infection in mouse and worm models of Alzheimer’s disease
- Harvard researchers unveil new Alzheimer’s theory
- Altering mix of gut microbes prevents obesity, but diet remains key factor
- Human Microbiome Project
- Why Gene Editing Is the Next Food Revolution
- HOW WHAT YOU DO AS A NEW MOM IMPACTS YOUR BABY’S MICROBIOME FOR *LIFE*
- Close social relationships correlate with human gut microbiota composition
- Probiotics: Reiterating What They Are and What They Are Not
- Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Gut from the Inside Out – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio
- SeedLabs
- SeedLabs is testing probiotics designed for honeybees – Fast Company
- De-Extinction of the Woolly Mammoth: U.S. and Korea in Race to Clone Extinct Beast
