Multiple studies have now confirmed a dramatic link between the health of our microbiome—the trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract—and the strength of our immune system. Low-fiber diets, limited exposure to nature, and overzealous use of pharmaceuticals have messed up our microbiome, making many of us more susceptible to viruses than we naturally should be. But the good news is that unlike our genes, our microbiome is constantly evolving, offering a pathway back to health for those who are suffering, and proven protection for those who want to stay well. In The Anti-Viral Gut, Dr. Chutkan explains this groundbreaking research and offers a prescriptive plan for anyone trying to avoid or recover from a viral illness to rehab their gut microbes and restore their health. The Anti-Viral Gut includes:

Complete with inspring stories from Dr. Chutkan’s own patients, The Anti-Viral Gut will empower readers to jump-start their journey toward healing.

Robynne Chutkan, M.D., is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today. Dr. Chutkan has a B.S. from Yale and an M.D. from Columbia. She’s a faculty member in the gastroenterology department at Georgetown University Hospital and the founder of The Digestive Center for Wellness. An avid snowboarder, marathon runner, and Vinyasa yoga practitioner, she is dedicated to introducing more dirt, sweat, and vegetables into people’s lives.