# Why Is Gut Health So Important? - With Dr. Michael Ruscio

An episode of [Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1503897906), 20 Feb 2023, 1 h 05 min.

Audio: https://media.transistor.fm/cda42884/0d9f8913.mp3

For full show notes, resources mentioned, and transcripts, go to: www.drmindypelz.com/ep161/. To enroll in Dr. Mindy's Fasting membership, go to: resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. This episode is all about gut health, repairing the microbiome, and the benefits of probiotics. Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher, and author working fervently to reform and improve the fields of functional and integrative medicine. With his clinical and research teams, he scours existing studies to inform his ongoing clinical research, patient care, and guidance for health seekers and fellow clinicians around the world. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization. Dr. Ruscio's research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. While actively seeing patients in his clinic, he also runs an influential blog and podcast, as well as a newsletter for functional medicine practitioners. Please see our medical disclaimer.

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