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FiberMaxxing: The Truth About Fiber, Your Gut Microbiome and Digestive Health
Is fibermaxxing just a social media trend, or is dietary fiber truly the key to better gut health? In this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic Registered Dietitian Julia Zumpano separates fact from hype, covering the gut microbiome, fiber-rich foods, fiber supplements, bloating, constipation, IBS and why most Americans aren't getting nearly enough fiber to support their digestive health.
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June 9, 2026
From Medications to Meaningful Care in IBD
Explore how Shubha Bhat, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic, helps inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients navigate a complex and evolving landscape of treatments, from traditional medications to advanced biologics and specialty therapies. Learn how pharmacists play a critical role by improving access, guiding treatment decisions and helping patients achieve better outcomes.
Play NowMay 26, 2026
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Dr. Robert Naples, general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to break down exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). He discusses who is most at risk, current treatment options, the importance of early detection and why it can be so difficult to diagnose this often misunderstood condition.
Play NowMay 12, 2026
Advancements in Intestinal Transplants
Intestinal transplants are saving lives, and the field has never been more advanced. Masato Fujiki, MD, Surgical and Program Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program at Cleveland Clinic, breaks down why rejection rates have dropped dramatically, and how transplant oncology is opening doors for cancer patients.
Play NowMay 5, 2026
Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Effects on Digestive Health
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of people, but its deep connection to digestive health is often overlooked. Dr. Ashley Gubbels, Director of the Center for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to explore how conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, and gut microbiome imbalances can interact with and amplify pelvic pain. Listen to learn how patients are finding relief -- and hope.
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