

#265 There's a Microbe for that! w/Martha Carlin
21 snips Jun 23, 2024
Martha Carlin, CEO of BiotiQuest and passionate citizen scientist, discusses the vital link between the microbiome and health, particularly its connection to Parkinson's disease. She shares her personal journey of creating the probiotic Sugar Shift for her husband, showcasing its positive impact on mobility. The conversation delves into fascinating topics like leaky gut and mental health, the role of microbes in sleep regulation, and the importance of diet for neurological well-being, all emphasizing the power of the gut in overall health.
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Martha's Approach to Parkinson's
- Martha Carlin, an accountant, applied her analytical skills to her husband John's Parkinson's diagnosis.
- She meticulously examined his diet, suspecting a systems problem, and removed everything from their cabinets.
Soy, Running, and Leaky Gut
- John's soy protein shake consumption, combined with marathon running, may have negatively impacted his gut.
- Endurance athletics can cause leaky gut, increasing endotoxin crossover into the bloodstream.
Gut Bacteria and Parkinson's Phenotypes
- Parkinson's has two primary types: tremor-dominant and posture and gait.
- Gut bacteria can differentiate these phenotypes, revealing the gut's crucial role.