Dr. Grace Liu, PharmD, is a leading functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. With over 20 years of clinical pharmacy experience and advanced training from IFM, she specializes in managing complex diseases by rebuilding the gut microbiome. Using nutrigenomics and cutting-edge functional lab testing, Dr. Liu offers strategies to reverse gut dysbiosis, improve hormone balance, and support optimal performance.
Episode Highlights: Gut Health, Hormones, and Weight Loss
In this episode, Dr. Grace Liu dives deep into the intricate relationship between gut health, hormone regulation, and weight management. We explore innovative insights into how your gut microbiome impacts your overall well-being.
Key Topics Covered:
- Gut Health and Hormones: How the gut microbiome influences hormone balance, including testosterone levels, and its connection to weight loss.
- Inflammation and Root Causes: Why addressing inflammation improves gut health for both men and women.
- Gut Health Challenges: The effects of SARS-CoV-2 and vaccines on the microbiome.
- The Role of Fiber: How low-fiber diets harm gut bacteria and increase health risks.
- Peptides and Biohacking: Explore the role of synthetic peptides and GLP-1 agonists in enhancing gut health and achieving weight loss goals.
- Mental Health and Weight Gain: The link between emotional trauma, self-sabotage, and weight management.
- Parasites and Candida: How these disruptors can accelerate aging and affect overall health.
- Prebiotics and Dietary Fiber: Why these are essential for building a robust microbiome.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Learn how peptides and other biohacking tools can support weight loss and gut healing.
- Discover the connection between mental health, emotional trauma, and weight gain.
- Understand why gut flora diversity and fiber-rich diets are critical for long-term health.
