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Radio 5 Live,21 Oct 2020,23 mins

Gut bacteria: How important is it for our health?

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Technological advancements in medicine dominate the headlines but there is a growing body of evidence that the organisms that have lived in our gut for thousands of years may be far more important than we ever thought before. 5 Live鈥檚 Tony Livesey speaks to Professor Felice Jacka, one of the world鈥檚 leading authorities on gut science, about how our microbiome impacts our physical and mental health, and the implications of this growing knowledge on treatments for cancer, depression, and many more ailments. He also speaks to The Gut Health Doctor, Dr Megan Rossi, about how you can start making small dietary changes to start feeling the benefits of a healthier gut.

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