#45 with Sarah Morgan, THE GENE QUEEN: Buddies in Your Belly, Genetics, & Neurotransmitters

Nutrition Genome GENE TESTING: http://www.nutritiongenome.com/ref/Emily Sarah Morgan, The Gene Queen, is known for her innovative ideas that connect science to everyday life in a way that impacts thousands. Sarah has a clinical practice in Denver, Colorado, that focuses on using food and nutrients to optimize gene expression and help individuals with complex health issues. She is also the author and founder of a children’s book and brand, “Buddies in My Belly: a Story About Probiotics” and creator of an innovative pediatric product set to hit the market soon. Sarah is married to her best friend and champion, Matt, and finds her inspiration from her daughter, Madison. Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She holds a Masters of Science in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Sarah has worked in the health and nutrition field for the past 12 years helping individuals, communities and corporations achieve their health and wellness goals. Content Summary: 5:46 Introducing the World of Genetics How Sarah became interested in studying genetics and focusing specifically on her problematic liver 9:10 The Liver and All of its Many Purposes Breaking down the details on how the liver functions properly in our bodies “Poop out your problems” 13:30 Our Human Blueprints A physical map of your genes “Our genes are the blueprints that are building these 3D protein structures that are enzymes.” 19:30 Methylation and Testing Biomarkers “You don’t have to be fearful of your genes. It’s important to be empowered by them!” Supplementing with glutathione and calling on the superheroes that fight the crimes of inflammation 26:00 Deeper Look Into “Buddies In My Belly” A children’s story on probiotics to teach about the importance of the microbiome Introducing the characters - Lactie, Bifie, Strepie and Ba-Silly and how each one plays an important role in our bodies 36:15 Probiotic Suggestions “Eat the rainbow” in veggies and try to consume 25 different species of plant foods per week 44:00 Thoughts on Antibiotics How some antibiotics are very much needed while others should be taken with caution 50:00 Bacteria and Strep Throat Infections The microbiome in the nose, ears and eyes and its connection to brain health 55:00 Finding Your Own Genome Sarah Morgan's website: www.mygenequeen.com www.buddiesinmybelly.com Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm