Gut-Skin Axis: A Pathway to Vibrant Wellness with Dr. Dana Filatova, DCN, CNS, LDN

In this episode, Dr. Dana shares personal insights and clinical expertise on how skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea are connected to gut microbiome imbalances, inflammation, and immune dysregulation—and how lab testing helps identify underlying issues.

Drawing from her own journey, Dr. Dana highlights the importance of looking beyond surface symptoms to uncover deeper physiological triggers. She also breaks down the role of gut inflammation markers, secretory IgA, and microbial diversity in skin health, offering practical insights for interpreting stool test results. This episode emphasizes a systems biology approach to skincare, where gut, brain, immune, and even pet microbiomes all play a role.

Key Points Covered
🧠 Gut-brain-skin axis and bi-directional communication
🦠 Microbiome markers and what they mean for skin health
🥛 The dairy-acne link and how quality and fermentation matter
📊 Stool testing insights: inflammation, S100 A12, calprotectin, secretory IgA
🌱 Dietary contributors to inflammation and skin flares
🐶 How pets influence your microbiome (and vice versa)
🧴 Topical pre/probiotics and clean skincare recommendations
🧬 Personalized skincare based on genetic analysis

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction and guest welcome
1:24 – Dr. Dana's acne journey and nutrition pivot
6:31 – Gut-brain axis and immune communication
8:38 – Microbiome’s impact on skin conditions
13:11 – Key stool testing markers for inflammation
24:00 – Hormones, insulin resistance, and skin
30:00 – Top dietary skin triggers beyond dairy
33:08 – Topical probiotics and clean skincare
36:26 – Pet microbiomes and the One Health concept
40:04 – Dr. Dana's skincare routine and holistic approach

📚 Resources Mentioned
🔗 Vibrant Gut Zoomer Test: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-zoomer
🔗 Regenerate Personalized Skincare Serum: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/products/regenerate
🔗 Ollivetta Skincare: https://ollivetta.com
🔗 Yuka App: https://yuka.io/en/
🔗 Viz Biome Probiotic (for pets and people): https://www.vsl3.com/

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