By TedEd
Dig into the science of fecal microbial transplantation, where doctors transfer feces into a patient to help reset their gut microbiome.
1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It had a surprising secret ingredient: feces.
While it might seem unwise to consume feces, exciting new research suggests that taking poop into the body in other ways might benefit our health.
Kathryn M. Stephenson & David L. Suskind share the science of fecal microbial transplantation. Watch the video below: