The Anti-Viral Gut

Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out

By: Robynne Chutkan

Narrated by: Robynne Chutkan

Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's Summary

A practical plan for strengthening the incredible antiviral defenses located in your gut and resolving symptoms—from a renowned gastroenterologist and the author of Gutbliss.

Multiple studies have now confirmed a dramatic link between the health of our microbiome—the trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract—and our likelihood of getting devastating viral illnesses like COVID-19. Low-fiber diets, limited exposure to nature, and overzealous use of pharmaceuticals have messed up our microbiome, making many of us more susceptible to viruses than we naturally should be. But the good news is that unlike our genes, our microbiome is constantly evolving, offering a pathway back to health for those who are suffering, and proven protection for those who want to stay well. In The Anti-Viral Gut, Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains this groundbreaking research and offers a prescriptive plan for anyone trying to avoid or recover from a viral illness to rehab their gut microbes and restore their health.

In this powerful road map to strengthening the gut-immune system, Chutkan gives practical advice for balancing both your internal and external environment by optimizing diet, exercise, sleep, and time outdoors to boost your host defenses and overall health. The Anti-Viral Gut includes:

• A step-by-step nutrition plan, including recipes to improve your good gut bacteria and an explanation of which foods and preparation methods bring you the fastest results
• Protocols for replacing immune-suppressive, microbiome-disruptive medications with safer alternatives
• Guidelines for exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress reduction methods for working mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation into your daily routine
• Advice on maximizing the potent antiviral effects of nature

Complete with inspiring stories from Dr. Chutkan’s own patients who have battled COVID-19, The Anti-Viral Gut will empower listeners to jump-start their journey toward healing.

* This audiobook edition contains a downloadable PDF of delicious recipes to keep your gut healthy and happy.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Robynne Chutkan (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

“A thriving gut microbiome empowers a strong immune system, and now more than ever we need our gut and our immune system aligned in support of our body. Grab your copy of The Anti-Viral Gut today and find out how!”—Will Bulsiewicz, MD, author of the New York Times bestsellers Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook

“The message of this book is optimistic, hopeful, and deeply practical—we have the power to strengthen our immunity through changes to our diet and the way we move through the world. Dr. Chutkan shows us that path. Essential reading.”—Terry Wahls, MD, author The Wahls Protocol and The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life

“A step-by-step program that provides an extra, but incredibly crucial layer to protect your health and well-being. We need to be ready not just for new variants, but perhaps for the pandemics of the future, and this is the first book I’ve read that gives readers a blueprint to create the strong foundation of health they need.”—Mark Hyman, MD, author of Food Fix

Excellent resource

This book is full of such helpful information. It explains how the gut works and how it is so vitally connected to our health, especially of course in terms of viruses and handling viral threats. Very timely! And viral threats will only continue to invade our world - so this is great news to help us be the most prepared to deal with them. It was well read by the author and easy to listen to. I really enjoyed this one and highly recommend it. Anyone who has a gut (!) should read this book.

A must read!!

As a physician- this book is a must read for everyone. Even physicians-many of us were trained in old days incorrectly. This book is hands done best approach I’ve read to date on GI health affecting overall health.

Outstanding book

I wish that every doctor could engage in conversations with patients regarding the information contained in this book. Thank you doctor

Thorough & Current

Excellent book that walks you through the basics of digestion and discusses a lot of current studies. Robynne does a great job describing the problem and offering solutions.

great knowledge

really showed insight into viral response, gut health and healthy habits. can't recommend to everyone enough!

“Wow”

This read was not “just what the doctor ordered “ but rather just what I have been trying to order for myself for the longest time.I can already feel myself getting better.

A super book

Very informative and interesting. I’ll be listening again as there is lots to reflect on.

Excellent - Solid & Practical

Emphasises the key strategies for a healthier you - with clear distinction of the importance of our microbiome and what interferes and supports it.

Brilliant, informative and easy to understand

Very informative and an important conversation to be had. I enjoyed listening to this Audible.