Welcome to the launch of the GUT Vibes Podcast. This episode introduces your host, Lauren McCarthy, and gives a brief overview of gut health:

• key digestive processes
• common GI disorders/conditions
• common signs and symptoms related to gut imbalances
• key takeaways to begin taking control of your gut health
• plans for future episodes

Contact information: hello@thegutvibespodcast IG: @thegutvibes.podcast References for this episode

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• Gibson PR, Shepherd SJ. Evidence-based dietary management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms: The FODMAP approach. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Feb;25(2):252-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.06149.x. PMID: 20136989.
• Silverthorn, D. U., & Johnson, B. R. (2012). Chapter 21 The Digestive System. In Human physiology: An integrated approach (7th ed., pp. 654–690). essay, Pearson Education.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Digestive diseases statistics for the United States. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/digestive-diseases