Gut Gurus

When the Gut Microbiome Becomes Imbalanced

Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam examine dysbiosis, the imbalance that develops when the gut microbiome falls out of healthy equilibrium. They discuss what dysbiosis actually looks like inside the gut, how a loss of microbial diversity impairs normal function, and why diet, antibiotics, infections, and chronic stress are among its most common triggers. […]

Reframing Exercise Rewards with Dr. Michelle Segar

Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interview Dr. Michelle Segar, a behavior-change scientist at the University of Michigan whose research focuses on helping people adopt and sustain healthy behaviors over the long term. Dr. Segar discusses why traditional health advice so often fails to produce lasting change and how immediate rewards like stress relief, […]

Measuring Metabolism with Lumen’s Daniel Tal Mor

Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interview Daniel Tal Mor, co-founder and CEO of Lumen, a health technology company focused on metabolic measurement. Lumen’s handheld device analyzes a breath sample to estimate whether the body is primarily using carbohydrates or fats for fuel and pairs those measurements with app-based guidance designed to support nutrition […]

Stealth Nutrition with Christopher Gardner

Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interview Professor Christopher Gardner, Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. Professor Gardner has led landmark NIH-funded clinical trials on popular diets, plant-based eating, and how nutrition patterns affect overall health. Dr. Gardner discusses what his research reveals about low-fat versus low-carb diets, how fermented […]

Treating Obesity with GLP-1 Medications | Part 2

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya Rao continue their discussion on the role that GLP-1 medications play in weight management. GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite, improve blood sugar control, and support gradual, sustainable weight loss. They can also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and improve overall metabolic health. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. […]