IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...… Dave talks with Tim Waters about ways to improve the health of his gut microbiome. A former wrestler, Tim spent years cutting weight. He experienced gall stones and eventually had his gall bladder removed 20 years ago. That led to long-term use of proton pump inhibitor pharmaceutical. Now over 50, Tim wants to wean off the pharmaceutical and heal his gut. He’s made some progress on his own but has some complicating factors at play.Here are a few things you'll learn in this “Interventions with Dave” episode:What causes low stomach acidThe difference between a proton pump inhibitor and an H2 blockerHow certain foods influence gastric refluxHow to manipulate your gut pH (acid and heat)The role enzymes play in digestionThe importance of bileThe benefits of butyric acidHow to get your good gut bacteria workingHow to check your methylationWhy tracking your blood pressure regularly is a great ideaThis conversation covers a lot of gut ground! Don’t miss Dave’s intervention recommendations in the “Links & Resources” section of the episode webpage: https://daveasprey.com/intervention-tim-waters-908/Note: The "Interventions With Dave” recommendations are designed to help you upgrade yourself and your biology so you can perform better at everything you do. They are not, however, a substitute for advice or treatment by a trained medical professional that may be needed for specific health conditions, illness or injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.