About Dr. Norm Robillard
Norm Robillard, Ph.D. (Norman John Robillard), Founder of Digestive Health Institute, is a gut health expert, author, and microbiologist. He is the creator of the Fast Tract Diet – Fermentation Potential (FP) system, author of the Fast Tract Digestion book series, and publisher of the Fast Tract Diet mobile app.
Dr. Norm received his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst studying Bacillus anthracis and other Bacillus species. His post-doctoral training at Tufts University, Boston, focused on antibiotic resistance gene transfer. He was the first to demonstrate the transfer of genes (via conjugation) between the anaerobic gut microbes Bacteroides fragilis and E. coli.
During his career in pharma/biotech, Dr. Norm studied the mechanisms of antibiotic action and the genetics of antibiotic resistance. His work contributed to the development and approval of ciprofloxacin, a life-saving antibiotic. However, he always recommended a cautious approach with antibiotics balancing the benefits with the risks and side effects.
Beyond antibiotics, Dr. Norm worked on various other projects, including septic shock, viral illnesses and other antibiotics, antiviral and antibody-based therapies.
Functional Gut Health
EPISODE SUMMARY
Join Denise DeShetler and her guest, Dr. Norm Robillard, as they take us to the land of digestive health! In this episode, Dr. Norm talks about gut health. What do we need to avoid? What should we start doing? What are the causes of common gut issues? Stay tuned!
EPISODE NOTES
Here are the things to expect in this episode:
What is the involvement of carbohydrates in digestive health?
How do you identify if you have gastrointestinal issues? What tests should you take?
How do you get a better balance in your gut health?
The five carbs that should be eliminated for people who have gut issues.
What is the fast tract diet?
And much more!