Dr. Robynne Chutkan

02/02/2026

More and more scientific studies are highlighting the critical role of the gut microbiome in cancer risk and recovery. Small consistent shifts like a daily tablespoon of sauerkraut or extra helping of veggies at each meal can make a big difference.

12/10/2025

UPFs now make up more than 50% of the American diet, and their link to colon cancer - especially in people under 50 - is becoming increasingly clear. Kudos to my colleague Dr John Marshall for helping to spread the word about the importance of diet and the gut microbiome. Replacing just 10% of UPFs with unprocessed plant fiber - an apple instead of a bag of chips, a handful of nuts instead of a protein bar - can make a huge difference

11/14/2025

A ghost p**p is the ultimate stool nirvana - read more for how to get yours! Link in bio to full article **p

10/22/2025

I’ve taken a couple months off between the first season of the Gutbliss Podcast to reopen my GI practice, and build out a new studio in my office for our transition to video. I have so much to talk about with you in season 2, and I’m so grateful to my amazing patients for trusting me with their digestive health ❤️

10/20/2025

Love my new commute: walk, run, or scooter the 3 miles from home to my office. I’m a little steadier on my own wheels than on these, but getting the hang of it 😬😘😎. Plus, the OAF (open air factor) is defined as: “the germicidal constituent in outdoor air that reduces the survival and infectivity of pathogens” so get outside if you’re trying to not get sick!

10/11/2025

After taking a pause from clinical practice for a year to launch the Gutbliss Podcast, I’m thrilled to be back in my office. Only seeing patients a couple days a week but loving every moment. Grateful to all the incredible patients who trust me with their gut health. Season 2 of the podcast coming in a few weeks - can’t wait!

07/03/2025

In good company for this Gut Health Compilation on . Episode 920. Link in bio to listen.

05/15/2025

I’ve been working on this course for over a year and I’m so proud to finally release it. No gimmicks or magic potions, just science-backed, clinically validated advice and information that I’ve used in hundreds of my own patients to help them find lasting relief from SIBO. Link in bio to register or go to gutbliss.com/courses/

05/11/2025

My mother represented Jamaica in dance as part of the National Dance Theater Company, played on the national squash team, was a tennis champion, represented Jamaica in the World Team Bridge Olympiad in Greece, was a teacher, lawyer and law professor. Did I mention she was also a phenomenal cook, talented seamstress who made many of our clothes, sang beautifully, and had incredible style? She was full of compliments and so kind. One of a kind. Love you momma and miss you so much.

04/27/2025

Five important “good” stressors that were inherent in our ancestors’ lives: 1) plant phytochemicals 2) brief bursts of high intensity exercise 3) heat and cold exposure 4) fasting a little bit more than our overnight fast 5) mental and emotional challenges. Check out the full conversation on episode 48 of The Gutbliss Podcast with Dr. Sharon Bergquist , author of The Stress Paradox

04/04/2025

Most of us swallow a little bit of air when we eat or drink, and we may take in extra gas bubbles with carbonated beverages like seltzer, beer, soda, or champagne. But people with aerophagia swallow large amounts of air that can lead to a significant buildup of gas in their GI tract. What causes them to do that? If you have chronic sinus problems, a deviated septum, or a history of allergies or asthma, you are at risk for aerophagia because you might be mouth breathing, which predisposes you to air swallowing. What else causes it? Chewing gum, sucking on hard candy, smoking, eating too quickly, talking while eating, drinking liquids with meals, or loose dentures can all cause aerophagia.

03/25/2025