They're Hiding Antibiotics In Your Food | Why Bacteria Is Resisting Antibiotics | Dr. Jegak Seo

Dr. Jegak Seo, an Environmental Engineering researcher, joins us to discuss his latest study on how antibiotic residues in our diet may be contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From everyday animal products to your gut microbiome — learn the risks, findings, and how we might protect ourselves. His research highlights how we are creating a 'cocktail' in our #microbiome leading towards a #globalcatastrophe where even basic operations could become dangerous if we do not begin to reduce the use of #antibiotics Key Findings: Dietary Survey: Among 131 participants, 76.3% followed an omnivorous diet, indicating a significant consumption of animal products daily. Antibiotic Residues in Food: The study detected varying concentrations of antibiotic residues in animal-derived foods, with some levels exceeding established safety thresholds. Exposure Assessment: Daily intake estimates of antibiotic residues were calculated based on reported dietary habits, indicating that specific individuals may be exposed to antibiotic levels exceeding acceptable daily intakes. Health Implications: Chronic exposure to low levels of antibiotics through diet could contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and disrupt the human microbiome, posing potential health risks.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Coming Up 
00:01:00 Introduction 
00:03:13 About Jegak & His Research 
00:33:08 Meat Vs. Vegetables and Antibiotics 
00:38:10 I Replicated The Study Multiple Times 
00:44:50 How To Eradicate Antibiotics From Our Food 
00:55:30 How To Protect Ourselves From The Harm Of Antibiotics 
00:58:08 The Worst Supermarket For Antibiotic Contamination 
01:10:00 The Effect Of Fermentation On Antibiotics 
01:12:00 The Viscious Antibiotic Cycle In Our Environment 
01:24:40 What's Next For Jegak?

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