Researchers continue to explore and build on existing knowledge regarding the role of the gut microbiome and food choices in the pathophysiology and management of numerous chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and even mental health disorders. This episode addresses the impact of food choices in shaping the gut microbiome, including what nutrients feed the gut microbiome, and the current science on the gut microbiome’s impact on health outcomes and disease. Guests on this show include a renowned endocrinologist who has spent his career in diabetes care and research focused on the role of the gut in diabetes management, and a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist who is well versed in this science, nutrition management and the use of probiotics. Tune in to this episode to learn about: the gut microbiome’s impact on various chronic diseases the impact of proper nutrition in shaping the gut microbiome, and subsequently overall health what nutrients support a healthy gut microbiome definitions of prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, synbiotic, short-chain fatty acids and butyrate current research study designs and objectives as well as findings from completed research studies regarding the role of the gut microbiome and chronic diseases the importance of learning how to nurture the gut microbiome through food choices and dietary supplements an update on new products and services offered by the registered dietitian nutritionists at Pendulum Therapeutics   This episode is sponsored by Pendulum Therapeutics, a company that applies evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing to develop a new generation of probiotics. This episode has been submitted to CDR for continuing education credits for RDNs, DTRs and CDCESs. Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/212