Why is gut health so important? Marc Washington is a health and wellness executive and founder of Supergut. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and the microbiome, and while we may disagree in the nutrition department, I learned a lot from this conversation.   What you’ll hear:   Why gut health is important and why people are talking about it (1:41) His motivation to study gut health (6:05) Improving mental health by working on your gut microbiome (11:29) Diabetic drugs for weight loss and their side effects (13:35) Carnivore diet vs. plant-based diet and how they compare in regards to gut health (18:35) How he structures his day as far as nutrition is concerned (22:10) How his business came to be and why he decided to become an entrepreneur (26:55) Making an impact (33:14) The public health crisis (35:53) Health issues in communities of color (36:44) Why there isn’t more diversity in the ketogenic and nutrition spaces (42:12) How we can help close the gaps (44:27) Education (49:16) The importance of being authentic (51:21)   Where to learn more about Marc and Supergut:   Supergut   If you loved this episode, and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!