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#INTERVIEW: In Conversation with Dr. Ross Walker & Dr. Julie Z. Chen About Revolutionizing Gut Health
refrigerators. There was no sugar either. The only
sugars we consumed came from natural sources
like fruits. Natural fructose is good for you, but
synthetic fructose or sucrose is a different story—
it’s harmful to your body, and even your teeth.
As a naturopathic doctor for 15 years before
moving into product formulation, I’ve seen many
clients who think their gut health is fine because
they have a bowel movement once a week. But
that’s not normal or healthy. People’s
expectations of what’s “normal” and “healthy”
are often skewed. If you’re only having a bowel
movement once a week, your gut isn’t
functioning properly. Chronic inflammation and
compromised gut membranes are common signs
of deeper health issues.
There have been studies comparing the gut
microbiomes of city dwellers and people who live
in rural areas. Those with regular exposure to
nature, plants, and soil have a much higher
diversity of gut bacteria, which is vital for overall
health. The diversity of organisms in your gut is
strongly linked to your risk for chronic disease.
People with low gut diversity are more likely to
suffer from chronic conditions.

Dr. Julie Z. Chen

What according to you, are some of the most
significant challenges to gut health and how do
they contribute to chronic conditions like
diabetes and obesity?
Dr. Ross Walker: One of the biggest challenges
today is the prevalence of insulin resistance, or

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