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The Proof · December 15, 2025 · 96m
How to Build a Healthy Gut Using the Latest Microbiome Science
Microbiome scientist Dr. Suzanne Devkota unpacks what a healthy gut ecosystem really looks like — diversity, fiber, fermented foods, probiotics, Akkermansia, short-chain fatty acids, and why most stool tests are misleading.
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Devkota: gut bacteria produce 90% of the body's serotonin, significant amounts of GABA, and influence dopamine pathways. The gut microbiome isn't just about digestion — it directly modulates mood, cognition, and mental health.
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Fiber diversity matters more than fiber quantity — 30 plants per week feeds different bacterial species
Devkota: eating 30 different plant foods per week produces significantly greater microbial diversity than eating the same total fiber from fewer sources. Each plant provides unique microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs) that feed distinct bacterial populations.Was this useful?