
How to Protect Your Vaginal Health with Valentina Milanova
26/12/2025 | 50 mins.
⚡Join Dr. Karan as he dives deep into the science of the vaginal microbiome with Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye. Learn why understanding and caring for your vaginal health is more important than ever.💬 In this episode, Valentina breaks down the critical role the vaginal microbiome plays in overall health, fertility, and even pregnancy outcomes. From the dangers of douching to the science of probiotics and screenings, get a fresh perspective on how you can protect and enhance your intimate well-being. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on women’s health!Check out Daye's website: https://www.yourdaye.com/ 🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ The crucial role the vaginal microbiome plays in your overall health➡︎ Why douching and certain hygiene practices can disrupt vaginal health➡︎ How sexual health impacts your vaginal microbiome and fertility➡︎ The connection between your gut health and vaginal well-being➡︎ The future of vaginal microbiome screenings and personalized treatments#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #MedicalScience #vaginalhealth #womenshealthDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters:(0:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome(0:35) Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome(3:53) Common Disruptors and Health Impacts(8:14) The Gut-Vagina Connection and Daily Habits(12:11) Grooming, Hygiene, and Societal Myths(20:18) The Harmful "Freshness" Industry and Safe Practices(25:48) Hormonal Influences Through Life Stages(30:28) Innovation in Women's Health: The Day Tampon(36:05) Safety, Regulation, and Industry Challenges(43:17) Future Treatments and Research Frontiers(48:06) Closing Remarks🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

How Language Learning Could Protect Your Brain for Life ft. Sophia Smith Galer
19/12/2025 | 49 mins.
⚡ Knowing or learning another language has been shown to reduce the risk of getting dementia. The words we use influence the way we view things like healthcare and death. And the language of food is a treasure trove of history that holds stories of our culture and heritage.💬 That’s why digital journalist and creator Sophia Smith-Galer is so passionate about the subject. She has an online series called ‘Eatamology’ and is the author of ‘How To Kill A Language’, an exploration of how languages die out, and how we can revive them.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How languages are going extinct at a rapid rate - and why we should save them➡︎ The deep connection between the language of food and culture➡︎ How language learning can connect you to your ancestral roots➡︎ Why being bilingual broadens your vocal abilities➡︎ How AI is changing the way we speak and the words we use📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:32) Why languages need to be preserved(04:28) The “eatamology” of food language(09:28) Why Brits should learn another language(12:45) The anatomical advantages of being bilingual(20:32) How medical terminology shapes our understanding of death and illness(29:22) The natural evolution of language & AI’s influence(35:45) How AI is harming trust online📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Sophia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasgaler/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiasmithgaler Website: https://sophiasmithgaler.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

Answering All Your Top Fibre Questions | Dr Karan AMA
12/12/2025 | 52 mins.
⚡ I asked you to send in your questions about FIBRE - and you really delivered! In this AMA I tackle your burning questions about one of the most important - and underhyped - nutrients for your health.💬 Everything from the best fibre sources to include in your diet, to actionable advice on fibre intake, dosage and timing - my producer Ollie Guillou and I cover a wide range of fantastic questions from you. Plus everything you wanted to know about my new supplement LOAM.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ The best sources of soluble and insoluble fibre (and why beans are king)➡︎ How to avoid constipation and have perfect poops➡︎ How to easily add more fibre variety to your diet➡︎ Fibre’s role in clearing microplastics and nasties from your gut➡︎ Why LOAM was created - and how it differs from normal fibre supplements#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #Fibre #LOAM #Supplements #Microbiome #GutHealth #Nutrition #MedicalScienceDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:05) Isn't fibre just vegetables?(01:49) What’s the point in sweetcorn?(02:56) Does fibre lose its efficacy when it's cooked or blended?(05:54) Is fiber a physical or chemical component?(07:57) Is there such a thing as fibre toxicity?(10:02) What is fibre’s role related to estrogen?(11:59) Why do Drs still prescribe the likes of Fybogel etc and ignore the microbiome?(14:36) How much fibre should the average adult have per day?(16:29) What’s the best time to take psyllium husk?(19:00) Can you have too much of one type e.g. too much inulin powder?(20:24) Can eating too much fibre make you constipated?(22:50) Can you eat the same thing(s) for your fibre source every day?(25:26) Does fibre cause an increase in scale weight?(26:22) Best fibre for helping form stools?(27:31) Main sources of soluble fibre?(28:25) Are chia seeds enough fibre to be having?(29:30) Guar gum / sunfiber for fibre?(30:28) Is green salad a good source of fibre? (32:09) Are beans ultimately the secret to really big poops?(33:55) Why is the carnivore diet so popular when they don’t eat fibre?(36:53) Fibre needs for people on GLP-1s?(38:33) How does fibre help with muscle definition, muscle mass and fat loss?(39:30) Fibre’s effect on mental health(41:23) Can high-fibre diets reduce very high LDL without a statin? (43:02) Does fibre help with removal of microplastics and other nasties?(44:25) What is LOAM?(45:24) What’s the dose for each ingredient in LOAM?(47:08) I put LOAM in my coffee - will my arse explode?(48:09) Can you take another fibre supplement with LOAM?(48:44) Does the LOAM supplement still work if it’s used in baking or hot beverages?(49:40) Is LOAM suitable for people suffering with gut conditions?(50:59) Calorie content of LOAM🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

This Toilet Device Tracks Health Better Than Wearables ft. Scott Hickle | Dr Karan
05/12/2025 | 56 mins.
⚡In a world obsessed with wearables and health tracking, we’ve been ignoring one of the most powerful health indicators, our poop. In this episode, Dr. Karan sits down with Scott Hickle, co-founder of Throne Science, to explore how the next big health revolution might come from your toilet. Together, they explore how stool and urine can reveal everything from hydration and stress to early signs of colon cancer and how Throne’s smart toilet could transform preventive medicine forever. 💬 They break down the hidden biomarkers in poop, the gut–brain connection, and why tracking waste might be the most powerful health insight yet. Scott also reveals how the technology works, what it can detect, and how it might save millions of lives by catching disease before symptoms ever appear.This isn’t just a conversation about toilets; it’s about the future of health, longevity, and data-driven self-awareness.Learn more about Throne Science: http://thronescience.com/drkaran🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why poop is one of the best indicators of your overall health➡ Why understanding your “normal” is crucial for monitoring long-term health trends and detecting issues before they become severe➡ How a smart toilet device can track your bowel movements and hydration automatically, providing more detailed data than wearables➡ The link between stool characteristics and serious health conditions, like colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal diseases, and how early detection can save lives#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #healthtracking #guthealth #healthindicators #stooltrackingDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:(0:00) Introduction to Scott Fickle and his health tracking invention(2:38) Why is poop such a good indicator of health?(8:33) What exactly are we looking out for in a healthy poop and what are potential signs that something’s up?(19:34) How Throne One Actually Works(23:40) The Surprising Link Between Toilet Time and Health(27:36) What Your Urine Reveals About Hydration and Health(40:33) How Dr Karan found out about Throne Science🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformationThis Toilet Device Tracks Health Better Than Wearables ft. Scott Hickle | Dr Karanhttps://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran

How AI Is Unlocking The Microbiome: Dr Amine Zorgani on the Future of Gut Health
28/11/2025 | 59 mins.
⚡ Our gut microbes are each individual and highly variable - shaped by many different factors. So how do you take control of your gut health, when everyone’s gut bugs are unique💬 Dr Amine is a microbiome expert and CEO at SwipeBiome. He also hosts The Microbiome Mavericks podcast. His company aims to untangle the messy web of gut information we currently have access to, using technology and AI to unlock new, personalised approaches to gut health.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How our guts have their own circadian rhythms - and fluctuate constantly➡︎ How gut links to conditions like autism are more complex than you think➡︎ Why prebiotics are for everyone, even if you’re “healthy”➡︎ Why child gut health needs more attention - and real solutions➡︎ How AI is helping us to decode gut health and personalise treatments📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:02) The future of gut medicines(08:37) How AI will level-up our understanding of the gut microbiome(13:55) How adaptable and variable are our guts?(18:05) Why personalised gut advice is crucial, but tough(23:09) Customising gut advice for symptom management (like IBS)(29:04) Using AI to unlock new therapies(33:32) Are “natural ozempic” foods really effective?(38:59) How our gut health impacts obesity risk(44:54) How junk food confuses your microbiome(51:41) The role of a parent’s microbiome on child health(54:55) How SwipeBiome is levelling up gut science📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Amine:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amine-zorgani/ Website: https://www.swipebiome.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=472cbbde-00e2-42ab-8a3f-725656fab3a5Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.



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