The surprising secret to a healthier gut - Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind

Dig into the science of fecal microbial transplantation, where doctors transfer feces into a patient to help reset their gut microbiome.

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1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It had a surprising secret ingredient: feces. While it might seem unwise to consume feces, exciting new research suggests that taking poop into the body in other ways might benefit our health. Kathryn M. Stephenson & David L. Suskind share the science of fecal microbial transplantation.

Lesson by Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind, directed by Luisa Holanda.

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[PlacestobeVG]

So when you say "eat shxt" to people now, it's actually a blessing and you're actually wishing them well

[sketchyskies]

I kinda don’t wanna know, but curiousity is a powerful thing

[mackie]

I've had this done and it helped so much. The immune system really stems from the gut. Haven't really been sick much since 2019

[Lilopad]

I absolutely love this animation style! As someone who gets easily disgusted at medical stuff, the happy and sad faces, and the cute colours really help me enjoy the topic!!

[agakor]

This shows the correlation between a healthy diet and the risks your physical and mental health take when you don't follow one. Whoever said "you are what you eat" hit a bullseye.

[osheridan]

"Ayy, good soup, what's it made of?"
"😏"
"...What is it made of?"

[memenadekhanh]

so basically, this is real life equivalent of South Park poop implant.

[HeisenbergFam]

Never thought I would see such wild South Park reference on Ted Talk

[ur_momwashere]

The thumbnail-
Made me fall off the couch💀

[annpendleton]

Oh boy... excited to add this to my digestive system unit!

[AlienBemular]

They know about the spice. The spice Melange.

[moo-kgut]

I’m excited for this! I hope it comes a long way in my lifetime. I myself struggle with gut issues and it’d be a miracle for it to be fixed so simply.

[David_LG]

I've never been as mortified as I was while listening to the Ge Hong recipe

[janycebrown]

I had a FMT 11 days ago 🌝
My doctor has been a God send!

[_Hamster]

Thank you Ted Ed for teaching me more than my school does ❤

[doomtoo]

I almost died from overgrowth (bacteria, yeast, etc) after lots of antibiotics for MRSA, and my gut/ brain haven't been even 10% of what they were before getting sick.

After feeling like death every time you eat, and having everything exit you, like an extreme faucet within hours of eating, you would do just about anything for an improvement.

A FMT is on my wish list- but in the U.S you have to almost die from c-diff multiple times, and it's around $15k last time I checked to have it done in other places :( (But would likely give me my life back).

[ayugitabhagawanti]

I’ve read several med journals about this topic and it looks really promising 👏🏻

[anna_the_greatest]

As always, perfect design, clear explanation ❤

[elk]

A case study in my Psychology textbook actually mentioned this! It helped improve a man's depression.
It was cool to learn more about it. Thanks TED-Ed!

[fajaralfianto]

I didnt know stool bank exist until today. We really do learn new thing everyday 😂