Parkinson's, Microbiome & Food: A Hidden Connection - Martha Carlin

SummaryIn this episode of the Patchwork podcast, Martha Carlin, CEO of BiotiQuest, shares her transformative journey from the tech industry to a microbiome & Parkinson's researcher due to her husband getting Parkinson's at an early age. She discusses the critical role of the microbiome in health, particularly in relation to Parkinson's disease, and the disconnect between medicine, science research and microbiome research. Martha highlights the impact of glyphosate on health, the interconnectedness of food systems, and the importance of probiotics. She also introduces her product, Sugar Shift, which aims to help regulate sugar cravings and improve metabolic health.Chapters00:00 Martha's Journey into Microbiome Research03:45 The Disconnect Between Medicine and Microbiome09:40 Glyphosate and Food Contamination Challenges15:15 The Role of Microbiome in Parkinson's Disease24:10 The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Health25:37 Genetics and Parkinson's Disease26:36 Endotoxins and Their Role in Disease28:37 Endurance Sports and Gut Health30:25 Metabolic Flexibility and Inflammation32:05 Probiotics: Necessity or Marketing?33:38 The Science of Probiotics37:33 Sugar Shift: A New Approach to Gut Health43:38 Interconnectedness in Health and MedicineKeywordsmicrobiome, probiotics, health, Parkinson's disease, glyphosate, nutrition, gut health, endotoxins, Sugar Shift, metabolic health This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patchworkfood.substack.com