Is Your GERD Caused By Bad Gut Bugs?
The Gastro Girl Podcast
06/01/21
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Did you know there are a host of bugs living in your gut? That’s right, the gut microbiome consists of bacteria, archaea and fungi all living in your digestive tract. Researchers have published emerging data showing how the gut microbiome plays a key role in GI diseases, including those impacting the esophagus. Here to help us understand the findings and theories is Dr. David Johnson, the former President of The American College of Gastroenterology.
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