Oral vs. Gut Microbiomes: Everything You Need To Know – Naveen Jain

Dave Asprey

Jul 16, 2024

Episode description

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain discusses groundbreaking insights into the differences between oral and gut microbiomes and the impact of oral bacteria on overall health. You’ll learn why traditional mouthwash might be harmful and explore the Apollo Group's role in health mentoring and collaboration.

Naveen shares his decade-long dedication to solving health issues and his approach to large-scale health problems. You’ll discover the relationship between oral microbiomes and digestion, the dangers of artificial sweeteners, and the importance of personalized nutrition.

Naveen emphasizes the need for cycling low-carb and keto diets, and the risks of long-term adherence. He also highlights the significance of quality sleep, personalized exercise, and the impact of stress on microbiome health.

Tune in for practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome and the importance of living with purpose for longevity.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 — Introduction

00:01:02 — Oral Bacteria vs. Gut Bacteria

00:05:30 — Oral Microbiome and Digestion

00:09:00 — Low Carb and Keto Diet Misconceptions

00:12:23 — Red Meat and Microbiome

00:14:49 — Impact of Vegetables on Gut Health

00:23:02 — DNA vs. RNA in Health

00:30:56 — Debunking Blood Type Diets

00:31:57 — Lipopolysaccharides and Inflammation

00:40:07 — Importance of Oral Microbiome

00:50:28 — Practical Microbiome Health Tips

01:05:22 — Exercise and Microbiome

01:14:03 — Managing Stress for Health

01:22:18 — Purpose and Longevity

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Resources:

Follow Naveen Jain on Instagram: @naveenjainceo
Naveen Jain Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius/
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Episode description

Tune in for practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome and the importance of living with purpose for longevity.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 — Introduction

00:01:02 — Oral Bacteria vs. Gut Bacteria

00:05:30 — Oral Microbiome and Digestion

00:09:00 — Low Carb and Keto Diet Misconceptions

00:12:23 — Red Meat and Microbiome

00:14:49 — Impact of Vegetables on Gut Health

00:23:02 — DNA vs. RNA in Health

00:30:56 — Debunking Blood Type Diets

00:31:57 — Lipopolysaccharides and Inflammation

00:40:07 — Importance of Oral Microbiome

00:50:28 — Practical Microbiome Health Tips

01:05:22 — Exercise and Microbiome

01:14:03 — Managing Stress for Health

01:22:18 — Purpose and Longevity

Sponsors:

Viome.com | Viome.com/Dave to save $110 on the Full Body Intelligence Test.
Timeline Nutrition | Go to TimelineNutrition.com/Dave to get 10% off your first order.
Leela Quantum | Visit LeelaQ.com/Dave for 10% off.

Resources:

Follow Naveen Jain on Instagram: @naveenjainceo
Naveen Jain Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius/
Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books
Follow Dave on

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Beware Akkermansia during long fasts to protect gut health

The popular probiotic Akkermansia can become harmful during long fasts by eating your gut's protective mucin layer, leading to a leaky gut.

#gut

#probiotics

Beware artificial sweeteners: they trigger insulin release without sugar

Artificial sweeteners cause your oral microbiome to signal for an insulin release even without sugar, which can lead to insulin resistance.

#insulin

#microbiome

Evaluate red meat impact based on gut microbiome TMA production

Whether red meat is harmful depends on if your specific gut microbiome produces high levels of the compound TMA from the choline and carnitine it contains.

#microbiome

#red-meat

Beware of oxalates in healthy foods like spinach and avocado

Foods like spinach and avocado can be detrimental if your microbiome can't properly metabolize their high levels of oxalates and uric acid.

#microbiome

#oxalate

Leverage gut microbiome to manage stress response

Recent research shows that your gut microbiome controls how you respond to stress, a trait that can be inherited from your mother's microbiome.

#microbiome

#stress

Address oral microbiome imbalance to prevent leaky gums

An imbalance in your oral microbiome can cause 'leaky gums,' which allows harmful bacterial toxins like LPS to enter your bloodstream, similar to a leaky gut.

#microbiome

#oral-health

Prioritize RNA expression to understand current health

Your DNA is a static blueprint that doesn't change, whereas your RNA expression reveals what your body is actually doing and is the key to understanding your current health.

#genetics

Utilize personalized toothpaste for optimal oral health day and night

A new personalized toothpaste uses different formulas for AM (to break down plaque biofilm) and PM (to deliver postbiotics and adjust the microbiome).