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Join Dr Karan Rajan, medical doctor, Founder of LOAM Science and Sunday Times bestselling author as he meets the world's foremost experts in science and medicine to cut through the BS of modern health advice. One of the most-followed medical voices online, with over 10 million followers worldwide. New episodes every week.

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Monday · 42 min
He Got Cancer - And The Misinformation Made Him Furious | Jamie East
When broadcaster Jamie East got diagnosed with leukemia, he documented his whole journey and made a podcast about it. During his search for answers he discovered a world of horrendous cancer misinformation - and it made him furious. In this episode Jamie talks about his cancer journey in a frank and honest way - the subject of his new podcast ‘Bad Blood’. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - When Jamie found out he had leukemia (2:05) The symptoms (7:00) How it feels for doctors delivering bad news (11:48) Why leukemia symptoms go unnoticed (14:04) Should you use Google to look up your diagnosis? (18:01) The misinformation Jamie discovered (23:02) The tricks grifters use to spread misinformation (26:46) The sugar and cancer myth (29:49) Why we need to stop blaming cancer patients (32:08) The “fighting” language around cancer (36:33) How some cancer drugs impact your life 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
September 21 · 47 min
The Dangerous Invisible Fat You’re Not Paying Attention To | Prof. Jimmy Bell
Most of us only pay attention to the fat around our bellies or our hips, but there’s a hidden fat we’re just ignoring. You can’t see visceral fat, but too much of it is dangerous - even slim people can have harmful levels without even knowing. In this episode I speak to visceral fat expert Professor Jimmy Bell to find out what it’s doing in our bodies when there’s too much - and why you shouldn’t be worrying about weight if you want to stay healthy. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - The role of fat in your body (4:16) Why fat is actually a good thing (8:18) Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat (11:37) Thin on the outside - fat on the inside (19:43) Why you shouldn’t chase scale weight (22:28) Differences between where men and women store fat (27:25) Do genetics affect baseline levels of visceral fat? (32:25) How weight loss injections are impacting visceral fat (37:03) The role of fast food in visceral fat accumulation (42:31) Is the gut linked to fat gain? (44:18) What should you do to reduce visceral fat? 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
September 14 · 38 min
How Worried Should We Be About Glyphosate? | Michael Antoniou
How worried should we really be about glyphosate? There’s growing fear that the world’s most popular weed killer is causing everything from cancer to gut problems. But is the evidence clear enough? In this episode I speak to Professor Michael Antoniou, who explains what he’s discovered by studying the health effects of glyphosate exposure - particularly within commercial formulations. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - The growing fear around glyphosate (0:42) What is glyphosate and how does it work? (5:53) The link between glyphosate and GMOs (7:42) The microbiome impact (11:48) Does the fear match reality? (19:55) Why did regulators conclude it was safe? (22:07) Why we should test commercial formulations (25:34) Why microbiome work is still early stage (28:30) Do some foods carry more glyphosate? (30:00) Is glyphosate responsible for a reduction in soil quality? (34:03) Why we still need more human data 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
September 7 · 45 min
Fatty Liver Expert: Your Liver Could Be In Trouble | Dr. Vishal Patel
Fatty liver disease affects a massive 1 in 3 people, yet most of us don’t even realise we have it - until it’s too late. But it is reversible. I know, because I’ve done it myself. In this episode I speak to Dr Vishal Patel, Consultant Hepatologist & Endoscopist at the Liver Unit, King's College Hospital. He breaks down the surprising impact of liver health on your whole body, warning signs that something’s wrong - and how to protect your liver. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Why you need to rethink liver health (3:05) What impact does the liver have throughout the body? (5:37) How Dr Karan discovered he had fatty liver disease (11:09) How long do you have to address fatty liver disease? (16:25) How weight loss makes the biggest difference (19:21) How food can increase liver function (22:46) Why fibre recommendations are still not enough (25:17) Why some supplements can make liver health worse (31:15) Are there signs your liver health isn’t good? (36:06) How much can your liver actually process? (39:34) How liver health links to oral health and the gut microbiome 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
August 31 · 35 min
The Everyday Items Exposing You to Microplastics | Dana Zhaxylykova
Microplastics are everywhere - in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Increasingly, we hear about the dangers of these tiny particles - but what happens when they make their way into our bodies; and what could it mean for our health, and the environment? In this episode I speak to microplastics researcher Dana Zhaxylykova, to discover what we should know about micro and nanoplastics, and their effects on the human body and world as a whole - where we’re exposed to them, how the food chain and environment is impacted, and how they may interact with our cells, organs and immune system. We explore what the science tells us so far, what remains uncertain, and whether there are practical steps we can take to reduce our exposure. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - What are microplastics? (1:22) Why are we hearing so much about microplastics now? (3:06) Environmental worries of plastic pollution (7:40) Human health impacts (8:57) The “credit card-sized” ingestion estimate (9:34) The main culprits of exposure to microplastics (12:29) How harm from micro and nano plastics occurs (15:59) Can microplastics be removed from the body? (18:30) Research into health effects (19:45) Impacts of microplastics on the gut (21:28) How will microplastics shape the planet going forward? (22:12) How tardigrades are immune and use microplastics to travel (23:25) How could enzymes and probiotics help? (26:25) Are particular areas of the world disproportionately affected? (29:09) What regulations and controls are there? (32:22) Top tips for people to reduce microplastic burden 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
August 24 · 53 min
You're Eating More Protein Than You Need | Prof. Leigh Breen
Muscle gain is an essential part of living longer and healthier - but there’s a lot of conflicting advice online. So how do you make resistance training and protein intake easy? In this episode I speak to Leigh Breen, Professor of Translational Physiology, who breaks down the simple science of optimising muscle health - and explains how muscle affects the health of your whole body. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - What muscle really does for your health (2:32) What actually happens to your body after you exercise? (4:30) How muscle and exercise improves brain health (8:37) The gut-muscle axis (12:13) Why optimising for protein may be a mistake (14:24) How much protein do we really need? (17:25) Can too much protein cause gut problems? (19:18) How effective is collagen protein? (28:46) The role of protein in the GLP-1 economy (31:48) Why plant protein is just as good as animal protein (35:45) GLP-1 impacts on muscle loss (42:20) Weight independent benefits of weight loss drugs (45:22) How age affects muscle strength (48:08) Can you build back muscle after long periods of inactivity? 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
August 18 · 37 sec
Trailer: Dr Karan Explores
Join Dr Karan Rajan, medical doctor, Founder of LOAM Science, Chief of Science at Throne Science, and Sunday Times bestselling author as he meets the world's foremost experts in science and medicine to cut through the BS of modern health advice. One of the most-followed medical voices online, with over 10 million followers worldwide. New episodes every week.
August 17 · 39 min
Are We Making Our Children More Allergic? | Prof Adam Fox
Food allergies are becoming increasingly common, particularly among children. But why is this happening, and what can we do about it? In this episode I speak to Professor Adam Fox, one of the UK's leading allergy experts, to discover how our gut, skin and immune system work together to determine what we're allergic to - and whether our increasingly Westernised lifestyles and changing microbiomes could be contributing to the rise in allergic disease. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - What drives allergies? (1:35) The birth order effect & clean child theory (3:08) Does culture affect rises in allergy rates? (6:36) Are there now more children with food allergies? (7:07) How does the gut microbiome affect allergies? (9:01) Exposure to allergens at a young age (10:43) How the immune system can be supported (13:42) Seeding the microbiome and the importance of doing it early (18:15) Dietary and gut intervention examples (19:47) Should allergies be viewed in isolation from inflammation? (21:44) What is driving allergy increase in later life? (23:06) What can be done to avoid allergies in children? (27:07) How genetics plays a role in allergy formation (28:13) Can use of anti-histamines have negative effects? (33:13) How close are we to stopping allergies altogether? (36:06) Top tips for parents with young children 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
August 10 · 44 min
The Stem Cell Scandal That Put An Famous Doctor In Hospital | Scott Carney
From stem cell clinics and longevity gurus to celebrity doctors and viral biohacks, health scams have never been more convincing. The “monetisation of lying” is big business - and Scott Carney has blown open a huge scam involving a dodgy clinic selling stem cells, which nearly cost one doctor his life. We uncover the shocking world of wellness scams and learn how to spot one yourself. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Grifting and the “monetisation of lying” (3:59) Why can’t regulation keep up? (9:19) What’s the actual science of stem cell therapy? (15:52) Like a modern-day Walter Freeman (19:07) Why aren’t scammers called out? (23:33) When longevity science fails (30:00) Why do smart people fall for these scams? (34:33) Rapamycin and the risks of chasing longevity (39:35) How to protect yourself against wellness scams Watch Scott’s exposés on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarney 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
August 3 · 45 min
How to Make Dieting Easy - And the Most Underrated Foods for Health | Shyla Cadogan
Healthy eating doesn't have to mean cutting out your favourite foods or following complicated meal plans. In this episode I speak to registered dietitian Shyla Cadogan about the simple, evidence-based habits that actually make a difference. We explore why most people aren't eating enough fibre, how to build healthier meals without obsessing over calories, the truth about ultra-processed foods, greens powders and "superfoods", plus how nutrition can help manage endometriosis symptoms. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Are you overcomplicating your diet? (1:33) Making EASY food changes (3:13) Underrated foods for health (5:33) What a dietician actually eats (9:21) A dietician’s thoughts on ultra-processed food (14:22) What most people get wrong about fibre (19:28) Go-to foods for boosting fibre intake (22:52) Are fibre sodas a good idea? (26:08) Should you drink greens powders? (30:05) Shyla’s experience with endometriosis (34:49) Why endometriosis gets missed (37:01) Diet impact on endo (38:51) What would a dietician never do? (42:35) Best bit of nutrition advice 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
July 27 · 40 min
The Habit Expert: You Need To Find Your “Keystone” Habits
Bad habits are notoriously hard to break - and good habits are hard to make. So how can you make it easier? In this episode I speak to Professor Ben Gardner, an expert in the psychology of habitual behaviour, to discover the latest, science-backed strategies to make better habits and ditch the bad ones. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - What is a habit? (2:01) What triggers a habit? (3:35) Two thirds of habits are automatic (6:52) Is vaping really a good replacement for smoking? (9:23) Finding where habits actually originate from (11:36) Why going cold turkey often fails (16:42) The systems based approach to habit formation (20:10) Why we wait for big events to change habits (22:15) The setback effect (27:13) Does it really take 21 days to form a habit? (31:01) How to keep habits up after a break (33:42) How to stop checking your phone all the time (36:32) How technology has reshaped habit formation (39:15) Habits are just the tip of the iceberg 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
July 20 · 40 min
Weight Loss Surgeon: Why Exercise and Calorie Cutting Doesn’t Work | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Weight gain is not a moral issue, it’s a biological one. Willpower and calorie counting alone won’t help you drop those unwanted pounds - so what does it really take? In this episode I speak to weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson, author of How to Eat (And Still Lose Weight) and Why We Eat (Too Much). He explains the best habits for weight loss, how to shift your body weight “set point”, and how the conversation is changing now we have weight loss jabs. Timestamps (0:00) Introduction - Weight loss is not a moral issue (2:11) Why weight loss isn’t enough for weight loss (5:47) Body weight “set points” (10:45) The hormones that drive appetite (14:31) How to change your body weight set point (18:56) Good habits for sustained weight loss (22:21) Weight loss myth busting (27:05) How GLP-1s are changing the conversation (33:00) When is weight loss surgery needed? (36:19) The next 10 years of weight loss treatment (39:09) One habit everyone should adopt 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
July 13 · 49 min
Endometriosis Surgeon Explains What Everyone Gets Wrong - Dr Lora Liu
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet it still takes years to diagnose. Learn why it's so often missed, what the symptoms really look like, and the latest science on treating this misunderstood disease. In this episode I speak to Dr Lora Liu, an endometriosis excision surgeon and educator dedicated to raising awareness of one of women's health's most misunderstood conditions. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Why you should trust what you feel (1:43) What causes endometriosis (9:14) Common symptoms to look out for (12:07) Does endometriosis get worse? (16:02) Is endometriosis a disability? (19:23) Why it's such a complex disease (22:52) Can GLP-1 medications soften endometriosis symptoms? (24:41) The gut microbiome and endometriosis (28:42) Why endometriosis gets missed, even during surgery (37:15) Does endometriosis come back after surgery? (41:15) New diagnostic tools on the horizon (44:02) Is hormonal suppression harmful to manage symptoms? 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
July 6 · 41 min
Is Your Back Pain All In Your Head? The Surprising Science of Healing Pain - Dr Anisha Joshi
If you're struggling with back pain, neck pain or unexplained body aches, the answer might not be where it hurts. Learn how your brain, stress, sleep and movement all shape pain. Dr Anisha Joshi is an osteopath and author of Heal Your Back. She joins Dr Karan to debunk the biggest myths about body pain. Timestamps (0:00) Intro - What you don’t realise about the pain in your body (1:57) What is an osteopath? (3:42) The daily mistakes making your pain worse (5:25) Does pain equal damage? (8:58) What causes back pain? (13:17) The link between poor sleep and back pain (14:38) What is sciatica? (17:15) How breathing can reduce pain (20:26) Is running bad for your knees and joints? (23:05) What causes neck pains? (24:35) Can you “fix” a neck hump? (27:39) Are you hurting yourself when cracking your neck or back? (31:27) Do massage guns and foam rollers work? (33:40) Can ancestral movements help? (35:28) Daily exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain (37:54) A bedtime routine for a healthier back 🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne Science Discover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush. Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube 📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your Life The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health. https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital Information Order my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should. https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital Twin Ask my AI twin your health questions anytime. http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan
June 29 · 54 min
The Anti-Ageing Fitness Plan Anyone Can Follow | Dan Go
💬 If you want to live longer, stay independent and have more energy, you don't need another fitness hack - you need to move more. ⚡️ Walking, building strong legs, improving grip strength and simply moving more every day could have a bigger impact on your health than the perfect workout routine. In this episode Dr Karan is joined by Dan Go, a high-performance health coach who helps busy people get fit, build sustainable habits, and stay healthy for the long run. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ Why daily movement matters more than a perfect gym routine ➡ Why you need to try The Japanese Method of interval walking training ➡︎ Why strong legs are one of the biggest predictors of healthy ageing ➡︎ How farmer’s carries can reshape your body and extend your lifespan ➡︎ Why showing up is the only habit you need to learn #DrKaran, #Walking, #Longevity, #HealthyAging, #StrengthTraining, #ExerciseScience, #FitnessTips, #HealthPodcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters (0:00) Intro - How to work out sustainably (3:45) Why walking beats running for most people (8:58) Are desk treadmills actually worth it? (12:28) Why daily movement matters more than the gym (19:46) The farmer's carry: one of the best functional exercises (22:30) Why strength becomes even more important as you age (27:46) How to start exercising consistently (33:48) Resting heart rate: what yours says about your health (36:10) Should you track calories? (42:57) How your breakfast sets the tone (47:00) Dan's dream supplement stack 🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5 🔥 Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation
June 22 · 44 min
How To Eat Your Way To Better Skin | Dr Thivi Maruthappu
💬 Skin conditions affect a massive proportion of the population. Most people reach for creams and retinoids first - but the solution is often much simpler. So what should you do to protect your skin microbiome and reduce signs of aging? ⚡️ Dr Thivi Maruthappu is a consultant dermatologist, nutrition researcher, and author of Skin Food: Your 4-Step Solution to Healthy, Happy Skin. ⚡️ In this episode, Thivi and I discuss what your skin can reveal about your overall health, the science behind specific skin conditions, why a good skincare routine isn't always enough, and the growing evidence linking skin conditions to your gut microbiome. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ Whether skin issues are a sign of a deeper health issue ➡ If supplements like collagen are actually effective ➡︎ What might be causing your rosacea or eczema ➡︎ Whether putting food on your face actually works ➡︎ Why your nails may reveal more about your health than you realise #DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #SkinCareRoutine, #SkinHealth, #DietAdvice, #NutritionScience Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters (0:00) Intro (04:18) Your skin is a microbiome (04:11) How your diet impacts your skin (07:21) Ozempic face (09:13) Gut/skin connection (21:01) Strict diets (24:57) Collagen (27:40) Nutrient and vitamin deficiency (30:39) Hormones and skin health (32:53) Tips to maintain skin health (37:50) Perfect skin diet 🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5 🔥 Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation
June 15 · 42 min
Strengthen Your Feet And You’ll Live Longer - Fix Posture, Back Pain and Bunions
💬 If you improve your foot health and strength, you’ll not only fix back pain and bunions - you’ll increase your lifespan and improve your brain health! ⚡Most of us ignore our feet, squishing them into tight, cushioned shoes. But weak feet can cause problems throughout the body - and fixing them is easier than you think. Dr Courtney Conley and Dr Jenifer Perez are the founders of Gait Happens - and experts in foot health. They join Dr Karan to share the top things you should start doing now. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why back, hip and knee pain so often starts at the feet ➡︎ How to undo the damage of bunions and plantar fasciitis ➡︎ Why flat feet aren’t a death sentence ➡︎ Whether barefoot shoes are really worth your money ➡︎ Simple things parents can do to protect their kid’s feet ➡︎ Training and gadgets you can use for strong feet #DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #FootHealth, #BarefootShoes, #ToeStrength, #PlantarFasciitis Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters (0:00) Introduction - How foot strength affects your brain, lifespan and entire body (2:13) What you’re doing to weaken your feet (3:09) Why foot strength becomes increasingly important beyond 50 (5:54) How to fix bunions (7:33) Why plantar fasciitis is so hard to get rid of (10:38) What are the signs of a weak foot? (14:00) How far up the chain do feet problems impact? (16:36) Biggest mistakes people make when buying shoes (21:50) Are barefoot/minimalist shoes worth it? (26:36) Should you spend more time barefoot? (28:10) Best ways to protect our children's feet (32:32) Favourite daily foot strengthening exercises (38:33) One thing anyone can start doing today 🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5 🔥 Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation
June 8 · 26 min
Should You Really Be Taking Peptides? | AMA with Dr Karan
💬 Should you be taking peptides? From anti-aging promises to superhuman healing - peptides are massively hyped right now, and are being aggressively marketed online. But here’s why you should think twice before giving in to the marketing. ⚡While there are many FDA-approved peptides that you can get your hands on, most of the hype right now is focussed on grey-market, unregulated drugs. Things like BPC-157, TB-500 and the “Wolverine stack”. In this AMA, Dr Karan answers your top questions about peptides and breaks down the real science behind the online claims. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ What a peptide actually is - explained as simply as possible ➡︎ Whether peptides in skincare actually work - and how they differ from injectables ➡︎ If peptides can slow down aging - or help with autoimmune diseases ➡︎ Why marketing is drawing comparisons between peptides and GLP-1s ➡︎ If BPC-157 actually helps with healing and recovery - and the possible dangers ➡︎ The side effects of injecting peptides your body doesn't actually need #PeptideTherapy, #LongevityScience, #EvidenceBasedHealth, #Biohacking, #HealthPodcast, #DrKaran, #MedicalMythsDebunked Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters (0:00) Introduction (1:18) What is a peptide? (4:11) Difference between skincare peptides and injectables (6:03) Which peptides are FDA-approved? (7:58) Why people compare GLP-1s with peptides (9:22) Why isn’t the FDA cracking down on illegal sales? (11:05) The real science of BPC-157 (12:58) Have these peptides been studied for cancer causing effects? (15:16) Side effects of injecting peptides you don’t need (17:04) Are the anti-aging claims really true? (18:53) Do peptides help with autoimmune diseases? (20:14) What is the “Wolverine stack”? (22:03) Is there a best way to take peptides? (23:12) Overview and summary 🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🤖 Discover my digital twin here: http://DrKaran.ai 🔥 Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://amzn.eu/d/0gfgOXFo 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production. About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation
June 1 · 41 min
The Prostate Cancer Warning Signs Men Should Know
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but it often has no obvious symptoms. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan speaks with Professor Prabhakar Rajan, a urologist and prostate cancer specialist, about prostate cancer risk, PSA testing, MRI scans, treatment choices, testicular cancer, and why men often delay asking for help. They discuss when urinary symptoms, blood in urine, persistent back pain, testicular lumps, and changes in sexual or urinary function should be checked. While also unpacking the controversy around PSA screening, overdiagnosis, active surveillance, robotic prostatectomy, focal therapy, radiotherapy, and the future of AI in prostate cancer diagnosis. This is a practical, evidence-led conversation about men’s health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, screening, stigma, and the questions men should feel able to ask their doctor. 💩 Head to https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaranexplores to try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 💊 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚽 Discover Throne's incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 📘 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book "This Book May Save Your Life": https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Get my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Discover my digital twin here: http://DrKaran.ai 🧬 Sign up for my Microbiome Course waitlist: https://drkaran.kit.com/microbiome-course-waitlist About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. 📱Connect with me: Instagram: / drkaranrajan Facebook: / drkaranr TikTok: / dr.karanr X: / drkaranrajan Website: www.drkaranrajan.com 00:00 Prostate cancer symptoms men should know 01:02 Meet Professor Prabhakar Rajan 02:00 Why prostate cancer can have no symptoms 05:28 Are we overtreating early prostate cancer? 06:31 Surgery, radiotherapy and active surveillance 07:51 How MRI changed prostate cancer diagnosis 08:30 Why men avoid prostate health conversations 10:24 Prostate cancer risk in Black men 13:00 PSA tests: useful, imperfect and controversial 21:56 Why treatment decisions must be personal 24:39 Questions to ask before prostate surgery 25:10 Active surveillance and focal therapy 26:20 Nerve-sparing prostatectomy explained 28:22 Sexual function after prostate surgery 30:06 Testicular cancer symptoms in young men 31:18 What to do if you find a testicular lump 34:17 How to check your testicles properly 38:05 Could AI help diagnose prostate cancer? 40:25 The one thing men should do for their health 41:02 Why men’s health needs better conversations #MensHealth #DrKaranRajan #MensHealthPodcast #Podcast
May 25 · 44 min
Gut Health Expert: Diet Is Only 20% Of The Puzzle
Gut health is about much more than what you eat. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan speaks with Kaitlin Colucci about the gut-brain connection, IBS, bloating, stress, sleep, meal timing, yoga, and the nervous system. They discuss why diet may only be one part of the gut health puzzle, how stress can affect digestion, why eating on the go may worsen symptoms, and how simple habits like breathwork, better sleep, mindful eating, fibre, and movement can support a healthier gut. Kaitlin explains how the gut and brain communicate through the nervous system, why IBS is often misunderstood, and why gut symptoms are not always “just a food problem”. This conversation also explores ultra-processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, protein bars, fizzy drinks, meal timing, the migrating motor complex, yoga for IBS, and the role of social connection in digestion. In this episode: -Why gut health is not just about diet - How stress affects digestion and gut motility - What the gut-brain axis actually means - Why IBS can involve nervous system sensitivity - How sleep and circadian rhythm affect the gut - Why grazing all day may worsen bloating - How yoga, meditation, and breathwork may support IBS symptoms - Practical ways to eat more mindfully - The role of fibre, meal timing, and food diversity 💩 Head to https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaranexplores to try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. 💊 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚽 Discover Throne's incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 📘 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book "This Book May Save Your Life": https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Get my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Discover my digital twin here: http://DrKaran.ai 🧬 Sign up for my Microbiome Course waitlist: https://drkaran.kit.com/microbiome-course-waitlist About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Connect with me: Instagram: / drkaranrajan Facebook: / drkaranr TikTok: / dr.karanr X: / drkaranrajan Website: www.drkaranrajan.com 00:00 Welcome Kaitlin Colucci 01:34 Gut Health Rapid-Fire 07:42 Why Eating on the Go Affects Digestion 08:23 What People Miss About Gut Health 09:04 The Gut-Brain Connection Explained 11:16 How Stress Impacts Digestion 12:21 IBS, Gut Sensitivity & Visceral Hypersensitivity 15:26 How to Regulate Your Nervous System 16:29 Mindful Eating, Food Diaries & Eating Without Distractions 19:04 Reconnecting With Food & Social Eating 22:13 Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Gut Health 23:37 Meal Timing, Grazing & the Gut “Clean-Up Crew” 28:25 Yoga, IBS & Final Gut Health Advice 36:46 Modern Gut Health & Final Takeaways #GutHealth #IBS #GutBrainAxis #DrKaranRajan #KaitlinColucci

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