Henna-Maria Uusitupa

Henna-Maria Uusitupa, a talented bioscientist and microbiome researcher, dives into how our gut microbes, shaped at birth, can dictate lifelong health. She reveals the stark differences in microbial exposure between babies born via C-section and those delivered vaginally. Uusitupa highlights groundbreaking research that shows how restoring healthy gut bacteria could combat obesity and diabetes. She also discusses the promising role of breastfeeding and innovative probiotics in nurturing infant gut health, offering hope for better health outcomes.