Trusting Your Gut with Marc Washington

Why is gut health so important? Marc Washington is a health and wellness executive and founder of Supergut. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and the microbiome, and while we may disagree in the nutrition department, I learned a lot from this conversation.


What you'll hear:


  • Why gut health is important and why people are talking about it (1:41)
  • His motivation to study gut health (6:05)
  • Improving mental health by working on your gut microbiome (11:29)
  • Diabetic drugs for weight loss and their side effects (13:35)
  • Carnivore diet vs. plant-based diet and how they compare in regards to gut health (18:35)
  • How he structures his day as far as nutrition is concerned (22:10)
  • How his business came to be and why he decided to become an entrepreneur (26:55)
  • Making an impact (33:14)
  • The public health crisis (35:53)
  • Health issues in communities of color (36:44)
  • Why there isn't more diversity in the ketogenic and nutrition spaces (42:12)
  • How we can help close the gaps (44:27)
  • Education (49:16)
  • The importance of being authentic (51:21)


Where to learn more about Marc and Supergut:



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Robert Sikes

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