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Beta-glucan: A “Jack of All Trades” for Immune Health

December 28, 2023
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Beta-glucans are a type of soluble fiber found in the cell walls of yeast, mushrooms, oats, and barley that have been shown to provide immune-modulating effects. While all beta-glucans have health benefits, the beta-glucans derived from yeast and mushrooms have specific effects on the immune system due to their unique structure. They are among the few compounds that can stimulate and regulate the immune system at the same time. In this article, I’ll explore the mechanisms and research behind yeast and mushroom beta-glucans as “biological response modifiers,” outline their unique immune health benefits, and explain how to implement them into your daily routine. What is a “biological response modifier” (BRM)? Many compounds and medications that affect immune function either suppress or boost it. For example, steroids are used to globally...

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RHR: Why Eating a Plants-Only Diet Won’t Improve Your Health or Save the Planet, with Jayne Buxton

December 19, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: Why Jayne felt compelled to write her book in response to headlines touting the benefits and virtues of a meat-free diet Nutrients, anti-nutrients, and protein quality in animal-based versus plant-based diets The issues of bioavailability, absorption rates, and nutrient displacement How a lack of scientific understanding leads to confusion about what you need to survive and thrive The prevailing environmental arguments against consuming animal products, including misconceptions about methane, emissions, and land use, and the solutions that lie in biodiversity and regenerative agriculture Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m an advocate of omnivorous diets that include animal products. I think research...

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The Gut and Immune Health Benefits of Lactoferrin

December 14, 2023
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The gut and immune system are connected via an intricate network of relationships, which scientists call the “gut–immune axis.” Lactoferrin, a glycoprotein found in the milk, tears, and saliva of mammals, is an important nutrient for the gut–immune axis. It has well-established antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Multiple studies have demonstrated how lactoferrin promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, reduces intestinal inflammation, prevents diarrhea, and enhances systemic immune responses. In this blog post, we’ll review the latest research on the gut and immune benefits of bovine lactoferrin. We’ll explore its prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, and we’ll discuss how to incorporate it into your daily routine so you can experience its remarkable benefits. The gut health benefits of lactoferrin The gut-associated lymphoid tissue, or GALT, is located in the...

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Colostrum: “Liquid Gold” for Gut and Immune Health

December 6, 2023
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The relationship between the gut and immune system is foundational to our health and well-being. The gut plays a central role in nutrient digestion, absorption, and waste elimination, ensuring our body receives everything it needs for daily functioning—while keeping out toxins, pathogens, and other antigens that may cause harm. The immune system is the body’s primary defense against foreign invaders, like pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi), environmental toxins, and antigens. Functioning normally, it protects against potentially harmful changes in our cells (like cancer), prevents hyperactive responses (like allergies and autoimmunity), and reduces chronic inflammation. It’s no exaggeration to suggest that nourishing and supporting our gut-immune axis is one of the most important things we can do to improve our health and extend our longevity. This is where colostrum comes in. Colostrum,...

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RHR: The Gut-Immune Axis

November 28, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What is the “gut–immune axis”? The five pillars for supporting the gut–immune axis Why you should care about the gut–immune axis Dietary strategies for supporting the gut–immune axis Key nutrients and superfoods for the gut–immune axis, including probiotics, prebiotics, colostrum, lactoferrin, and beta-glucans The role each of these plays in supporting the gut–immune axis Dietary sources of colostrum, lactoferrin, and beta-glucans and considerations for supplementation Show notes: “Oral Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Decreases Intestinal Permeability and Stool Concentrations of Zonulin in Athletes” by Hałasa et al “Potential use of Colostrum Bovinum supplementation in athletes – A review” by N. Główka and M. Woźniewicz “Effects of Bovine Immunoglobulins on Immune Function, Allergy, and Infection” by Ulfman et al “Flood Control: How Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Can Help to Improve the Intestinal Barrier Function and...

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RHR: Navigating a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love, with Oren Jay Sofer

November 21, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What inspired Oren to write a book on this topic Qualities that are essential to personal and social transformation—like mindfulness, resolve, wonder, and empathy Why attention is so important and some of the challenges around cultivating it How to define contemplative practice and its relevance to challenges we’re facing in our world today The relationship between individual action and social change, and the role of contemplative practice in collective transformation The three key principles for trauma-informed practice and why they are important How becoming a parent has affected Oren’s work and outlook on life Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m joined by Oren Jay Sofer, who is a good friend of mine. I’ve known...

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RHR: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine and Faith, with Dr. Jill Carnahan

November 7, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Jill’s battle with breast cancer and Crohn’s disease: the driving passion behind her passion for Functional Medicine Dr. Jill’s experience with recovery and resilience after mold-related illness How to find meaning and purpose in the midst of your suffering or illness and allow it to transform you The power of turning to a more heart-based/intuitive way of living Forgiveness and other keys to healthy and thriving relationships and strategies for healing trauma Why safety and unconditional love are the most essential components of a healing journey  Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Jill Carnahan as my guest. She has a new book out called Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through...

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RHR: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety and Depression, with Dr. Kenneth Bock

October 17, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The increasing rate of 12- to 17-year-olds suffering from mental health disorders The biological underpinnings of many common mental health issues How triggers such as gluten sensitivity, adrenal dysfunction, Lyme disease, and post-strep infections create imbalances in the body that can generate psychological symptoms How conventional medicine often treats these issues with medications that are designed to address the symptoms but are not touching the fundamental root cause of these disorders Other conditions that need to be considered, including nutritional imbalances, metabolic imbalances, hormonal imbalances like thyroid or adrenal dysfunction, and reactive hypoglycemia Which labs and blood work are most helpful for identifying these underlying causes Show notes: [embedded content] I’ve had the pleasure of treating many kids and teens in my practice over the past 15 years,...

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RHR: The Nutritional and Therapeutic Health Benefits of Mushrooms, with Jeff Chilton

September 19, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How Jeff began studying and cultivating mushrooms The history of the medicinal use of mushrooms The benefits to using mushrooms therapeutically as a form of medicine Beta-glucans and other healing compounds in mushrooms The structure of what a mushroom actually is The difference between mushroom and mycelium What’s happening now in the marketplace with so-called mushroom supplements that actually contain mycelium Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve been using superfood mushrooms in my clinical practice for over 15 years. As many of you know, I was originally trained as an herbalist and acupuncturist. So I have a lot of experience with these compounds. They have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine—up to 7,000...

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RHR: How Dentofacial Orthopedics Can Benefit Your Overall Health, with Dr. Paul Peterson, DDS

August 22, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: How evolutionary changes in the way our faces grow and develop, combined with a declining percentage of humans’ nasal breathing, is causing a host of problems not being adequately diagnosed or addressed by the medical community Why it takes a multidisciplinary understanding to fix these problems The challenges presented by a lack of training in the dental community on treating joint disorders How the jaw plays a role in causing sleep apnea and why resolving jaw alignment issues can help Treatment options including NightLase therapy, mandibular advancement devices, and sphenopalatine nerve blocks Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’ve done a few shows in the past with dentists and periodontists, exploring the connection between oral...

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