Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Michael Snyder and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the concept of food as medicine, emphasizing how fiber, probiotics, and microbiome diversity influence inflammation, cholesterol, glucose regulation, and personalized nutrition outcomes.

Dr. Michael Snyder, PhD, is a professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods, supplements, behavioral and prescription interventions. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/cjAvD-U5so0?si=MrYHqIot6vyDw7c-
Show notes: go.hubermanlab.com/yQHG6sg

*Timestamps*
00:00 Food as Medicine
00:32 Homeostatic System & Health
01:02 Maintaining Balance & Early Life Diets
02:08 Personal Gut Health Strategies
02:38 Role of Fiber in Diet
03:28 Microbiome & Personalized Nutrition
04:38 Probiotics & Their Challenges
06:29 Research & Clinical Trials

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