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FoundMyFitness · May 31, 2022 · 58m 06s

#075 Intestinal Permeability: the Bacterial link to Aging, Brain Barrier Dysfunction & Metabolic Disorder

Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Show Notes

Dr. Rhonda Patrick presents her keynote from the Metabolic Health Summit on intestinal permeability and its far-reaching effects on health. She explains how bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from the gut enters the bloodstream, triggering inflammation that contributes to atherosclerosis, brain dysfunction, metabolic disorder, and accelerated aging. The episode covers the roles of Toll-like receptors, dietary factors like alcohol, gluten, fiber, and omega-3s, and practical biomarkers.

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Intestinal permeability as a root cause of aging and chronic disease00:00:00
Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how loss of intestinal barrier integrity allows bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to enter the bloodstream, triggering systemic inflammation that drives aging and chronic diseases.
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LPS-induced inflammation contributes to atherosclerosis00:08:12
Bacterial lipopolysaccharide in the bloodstream promotes inflammation in arterial walls, accelerating the development of atherosclerosis.
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Circulating LPS influences behavior and brain health00:13:49
LPS can cross the blood-brain barrier or induce systemic cytokines that affect neurological function, potentially contributing to mood disorders and cognitive decline.
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Toll-like receptors mediate the inflammatory response to LPS00:19:05
When LPS binds to Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) on immune cells, it triggers a cascade that produces pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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Butyrate and dietary fiber repair intestinal barrier integrity00:35:21
Dietary fiber fermentation produces butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that nourishes gut epithelial cells and strengthens the intestinal barrier.
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Misc

✧Episode is a recording of Dr. Patrick's keynote at the Metabolic Health Summit (May 5–8, 2022).
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