Dr. Max Nieuwdorp headshot (left) Burgers and sausages grilling on a barbeque.
Dr. Max Nieuwdorp has made some changes to his diet to support his gut and, in turn, his overall health.
  • Hormonal balance is one of the many benefits of having a healthy gut microbiome, a doctor said.
  • Dr. Max Nieuwdorp, a hormone specialist, researches how the gut affects our hormones. 
  • To look after his gut health, he checks nutritional labels and avoids antibiotics if possible.

A scientist and doctor who researches the role of the gut microbiome in our body's hormonal processes shared three things he avoids for his gut health.