Fecal Transplants and Obesity: How the Gut Microbiome Shapes Weight and Health

This Decoding Health episode unpacks the fascinating connection between obesity and the gut microbiome, focusing on the emerging role of fecal transplants in treatment. We clarify misconceptions, explain how the microbiome influences weight and metabolic health, and share a real case of an obese fecal transplant patient. The conversation addresses practical questions like how long results last, the differences between enema and pill delivery methods, and when to bring these discussions to your gastroenterologist. With humor and plain talk, this episode makes complex science about microbes, metabolism, and obesity both accessible and thought-provoking.