About my Guest: Buket Tinoco is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over seven years of nursing experience and four years as a Nurse Practitioner. Fluent in Spanish and Turkish, she specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, aesthetics, integrative medicine, and wellness. Buket’s diverse background includes specializing in gastrointestinal health, pulmonary care, primary care, and mental health. She believes in a holistic approach, targeting mind, body, and soul to achieve whole-body healing. Buket is dedicated to enhancing quality of life and helping people thrive through comprehensive, integrative care. Buket Tinoki: Website Instagram Tiktok Summary: Dr. Cassie Smith and Buket Tinoki discuss the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being. They emphasize the connection between the gut and various health issues, including hormone imbalances, fatigue, and weight gain. The conversation highlights the role of the gut in detoxification and the importance of a diverse and healthy microbiome. They also address the harmful effects of long-term use of acid-blocking medications and the need for a comprehensive approach to gut health. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. The speakers discuss the connection between gut health and mental health, emphasizing the role of the gut in producing serotonin, the 'happy hormone.' They also explore the impact of stress on the gut and overall health. The conversation touches on the use of supplements, such as 5-HTP and SAMe, to support gut health and improve mental well-being. The speakers emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to health, including addressing gut health, micronutrient deficiencies, and inflammation. In this final part of the conversation, Cassie and Buket discuss the importance of being resourceful and seeking knowledge from experts in order to provide the best care for patients. They emphasize the value of asking questions and learning from others in the medical field. They also discuss the power of anecdotal evidence and the potential benefits of microdosing GLP-1s for reducing inflammation and improving health. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of gut health and the recommended lab tests to assess gut function. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:30 The Importance of Gut Health 06:13 The Role of the Microbiome 11:03 The Harmful Effects of Acid-blocking Medications 18:11 Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Gut Health 31:43 Addressing Root Causes: Beyond Symptom Management 33:05 The Gut-Brain Connection: Mental Health and Gut Health 41:50 The Impact of Stress on Gut Health and Overall Well-being 44:18 Supplements for Gut Health and Mental Well-being 57:45 A Comprehensive Approach to Health: Gut Health, Micronutrients, and Inflammation 01:03:19 The Value of Resourcefulness and Seeking Knowledge 01:08:24 The Power of Anecdotal Evidence 01:09:20 Microdosing GLP-1s for Inflammation and Health 01:13:03 The Importance of Gut Health and Lab Tests Connect with Modern Endocrine: Check out the website Follow Cassie on Instagram Follow Cassie on Facebook Follow Cassie on YouTube Follow Cassie on TikTok Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter Disclaimer