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Podcast: American Thought Leaders
Episode: How Gut Bacteria Shape Your Brain, Immunity, and Mental Wellness | Dr. Sabine Hazan
Description: Is it possible that autism, Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, and other major health challenges might all be related to the gut?That’s the question Dr. Sabine Hazan, a gastroenterologist and CEO of Progenabiome, has been probing for years.The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of fecal transplants for research into the treatment of autism, and Dr. Hazan says this may open the door to real breakthroughs.She hopes to compare the microbiomes of autistic children with their neurotypical siblings and see if fecal transplants can help treat autism. She’s alre...