Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a lot more common than you might think. In fact, it affects 1 in 10 people globally. Yet there are still a lot of questions about why it occurs and how best to treat it.
Could new research connecting gut health to mental health help us unravel its mysteries?
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and ... Show More
May 28
Why you can't stop eating: The science of cravings, food addiction and 5 ways to regain control | Michael Pollan & Prof Tim Spector
If you feel like you can’t stop eating, constantly crave junk food, or struggle with overeating, this episode will change how you see food. Michael Pollan, one of the world's most influential science writers, joins Professor Tim Spector to explain how ultra-processed food may dri ... Show More
52m 42s
May 21
10 million deaths predicted but science is fighting back! The secret gut viruses that attack cancer, fight infection and slow aging | Prof Martha Clokie & Prof Tim Spector
10 million deaths a year. That is how many people are predicted to die from antibiotic-resistant infections if we do not find new treatments. In today’s episode, Professor Martha Clokie and Professor Tim Spector explore the secret gut viruses, known as phages, being studied to fi ... Show More
56m 38s
Sep 2022
What's Causing Your IBS And How To Heal Your Gut
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. Believe it or not, the surface area of your small intestine, which is where your food is absorbed, is the size of a tennis court. Your small intestine is also the home of your gut-immune system, which accounts for ab ... Show More
25m 8s