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26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 38 min

Books from Tim Spector

“The Microbiome Doctor: Doctors Were Wrong! The 3 Foods You Should Eat For Perfect Gut Health!”

4 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Ferment
    Guest's book

    Ferment

    by Tim Spector

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:35:37

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Diet Myth
    Guest's book

    The Diet Myth

    by Professor Tim Spector

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:36:07 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Spoon-Fed
    Guest's book

    Spoon-Fed

    by Tim Spector

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:36:07 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Food for Life Cookbook
    Guest's book

    Food for Life Cookbook

    by Tim Spector

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:36:07

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Professor Tim Spector, a leading gut health expert and co-founder of ZOE, discusses the link between gut health and brain health. He explains how diet influences mood, dementia risk, and Parkinson's disease, and shares practical rules for improving gut health.

Talking points

  • Gut-brain connection and dementia risk
  • Eight rules for gut health
  • Eating 30 plants per week
  • Prebiotics versus probiotics
  • Role of fermented foods
  • Impact of ultra-processed foods
  • Flossing and Alzheimer's risk
  • Strategies for healthy eating habits