A few months ago I was contact by Paula Vargas, President and Founder of PARK4U and Parkinson's nonprofit focused on providing education and support for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. PARK4U has started a podcast with JM Kenny, an entertainment producer living with Parkinson's. Paula and Kenny discuss topics relevant to living with Parkinson's from a patient and caregiver perspective, working to bring positive perspectives and hope to the community.
Paula asked me if I would come on the podcast to discuss Parkinson's and the Microbiome, my company, The BioCollective's, research in Parkinson's and our development of our probiotic for constipation, gut health and mannitol production. You can listen to the podcast Episode 6: Understanding Your Microbiome here!
In this blog post, we'll discuss different factors that form the backbone of your immune system: the gut microbiome and your diet. We’ll also look into how antibiotic treatments might alter your gut microbiome and share effective ways to support your immune system with diet and probiotics after a course of antibiotics.
Probiotics and the immune system work hand in hand to support gut health and robust immunity. Your gastrointestinal tract is teeming with trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota, helping you digest food, produce vitamins, develop and mature immune cells, and train your immune system.
While cabbage has many health benefits on its own, such as immune support and antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation, it's even more nutritious when fermented. The probiotic qualities help your body absorb nutrients and can support microbiome health, better digestion, and immune health.