In this webinar, Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Nafysa Parpia of Gordon Medical are joined by Jason Klop and Shaina Cahill, PhD, of Novel Biome for an in depth conversation about Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, or FMT, and the growing research around the gut microbiome. We explore how FMT works, what goes into making it safe, how treatment is approached, and where it may fit within the care of people living with complex chronic illness.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why the gut microbiome matters and its role in immune, brain, and whole-body health.

• How FMT works and how it differs from probiotics and supports microbiome restoration.

• What treatment involves, including preparation, dosing, safety, and post-treatment support.

• What supports better outcomes, including the role of diet, lifestyle, inflammation, and other underlying drivers

• Where FMT is being studied, including autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, IBD, autism, and more

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Slides from the webinar can be viewed here.

03:56 — Why is the gut microbiome so important to overall health?

05:20 — How is FMT different from taking a probiotic?

06:29 — How does FMT work to restore the gut microbiome?

07:15 — How safe is FMT, and what side effects may occur?

08:52 — Who might be a good candidate for FMT?

10:17 — How has FMT changed from earlier approaches using unprocessed stool?

11:15 — Why are oral FMT capsules now being used more often?

14:40 — How are FMT donors screened for safety?

16:18 — What preparation may be recommended before beginning FMT?

18:29 — How long does FMT treatment typically last?

20:59 — How do capsules compare with colonoscopy, enemas, and nasogastric delivery?

23:43 — What lifestyle changes help support the microbiome after FMT?

25:44 — What conditions are currently being studied with FMT?

28:43 — What does the research show about FMT and autoimmune disease?

31:25 — Are there common microbiome patterns across autoimmune diseases?

32:15 — What does the research show about FMT for ME and chronic fatigue syndrome?

39:06 — Can characteristics of an FMT donor affect the recipient?

41:31 — Does diabetes affect donor selection or the way FMT is used?

42:55 — What does the research show about FMT and colorectal cancer?

44:11 — What do we know about FMT for ulcerative colitis and other forms of colitis?

46:42 — Does COVID vaccination or spike protein status factor into donor screening?

47:30 — How can someone find a doctor who offers FMT?

48:34 — Does FMT work differently in people who are genetic nonsecretors?

51:37 — Is FMT available to anyone, and is it covered by insurance?

52:21 — Should FMT and helminth therapy be used together?

53:32 — Can people with MCAS tolerate FMT if they have difficulty with antibiotics?

56:33 — What does the research show about FMT for autism?

59:36 — Is FMT safe for children, and does age affect outcomes?

1:00:51 — Can ongoing mold exposure affect the success of FMT?

1:06:18 — What does FMT treatment typically cost?

1:08:18 — Where can doctors and patients find more research and resources about FMT?