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Feb 2025
1h 25m

Kiran Krishnan: Gut Health Secrets for a...

KRIBEN GOVENDER
About this episode

In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kiran Krishnan, a renowned expert in the field of microbiome research. Kiran shares his insights on a wide range of topics, including the interaction between the microbiome and immune system, the impact of antibiotics on gut health, the gut-brain interaction, and the connection between gut health and skin health. 

Topics Discussed:

00:00 - Who is Kiran Krishnan?

04:20 - How does the microbiome and immune system interact?

14:52 - How does the microbiome identify friend and foe?

17:13 - Is it better to expel phlegm or swallow?

19:47 - Training the immune system

26:01 - The effect of taking an antibiotic to treat infection.

33:00 - Strategies to counter the negative impacts of antibiotics

36:30 - The impact of antiobiotics on people around you

39:45 - The Gut Brain Interaction and Psychobiotics

51:55 - Psychobiotics and Sleep

55:02 - Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain and Leaky Skin

57:48 - Rate of Skin Ageing as a predicator for chronic disease

1:04:02 - Cutibacterium acnes and Acne

1:07:28 - Siv Biome, Serene Skin and Gut Skin Axis

1:13:28 - H.pylori, Cancer, Pyloguard L reuteri Postbiotic

1:19:31 - Kiran's top gut and skin health tips

About Dr Kiran Krishnan:

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry for the past 17 years. His early work involved hands-on Research and Development in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa.

About Kriben Govender:

Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.

 

Sponsor: Nourishme Organics

https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/

10% off using code : happygut

Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting

https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation

 

Connect with Kriben Govender here: 

https://linktr.ee/kribengovender

 

Connect with Kiran Krishnan:

https://sivcare.com/

 
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