“As modern people, we may have to be cautious about moving back to a very high fiber diet. . . . are there going to be deleterious consequences of trying to recapture aspects of an ancient diet in such a different environment context as the modern world?” – Justin Sonnenburg.
“Our data indicates that with regard to carbohydrate, specifically those who harbor mutations in mis-matched repair genes, a high carbohydrate diet is not a good thing.” Alberto Martin
Here are “How To” videos about the American Gut Project is, and how to sample your poop, tongue or hands if you sign up.
We’re just at the beginning of our understanding of the profound and intimate way that we are living with bacteria in our bodies. Ultimately the goal is to be partners with these bacteria. – Jayne Danska
