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Dr. Holly Huffman is an accomplished biochemist, educator, and former professor at Arizona State University, where she helped establish the Chemistry Program at the Polytechnic campus. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Riverside and completed postdoctoral research at the Mayo Clinic and ASU. A dedicated educator and academic leader, Dr. Huffman served as President of the ASU Faculty Senate from 2008 to 2010. Her research interests span enzyme kinetics, nutrition, the microbiome, and fermentation, with a particular passion for exploring the connections between gut health, food, and human well-being.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Intro
- (05:21) How Dr. Huffman became interested in the gut microbiome
- (12:57) Chronic stress and the gut microbiome
- (14:49) The essence of the microbiome
- (20:18) Diet, fecal transplants, and the gut microbiome
- (25:40) The gut microbiome and food addiction
- (29:27) Behavior and microbiome
- (31:55) Akkermansia, Bifidobacteria, and fasting
- (36:32) Fermentation and fermented foods
- (48:37) Healing the gut by addressing food sensitivities, stress, and other factors
- (01:03:30) Microbiome and diseases
- (01:09:33) Gut health tests
- (01:21:27) Outro
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
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LINKS:
Dr. Holly Huffman:
- The Merry Monk: https://asantewellness.com/merry-monk-ferments/
- A Santé Wellness: https://asantewellness.com
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes
HLTH Code:
- HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
- HLTH Code Website