The Connection Between Gut Health and Parkinson’s with Martha Carlin
by Kevin Danielson November 13, 2024
Join Martha Carlin on Wellness Talk with George Batista in a discussion about gut health and Parkinson's.
After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2002, Martha taught herself chemistry, physics, microbiology, and genetics to understand the world of the microbiome and how whole-body wellness is tied to a healthy gut. She founded The BioCollective, a microbiome research company, and BiotiQuest, a probiotic brand designed to restore gut health.
In the video, George Batista discusses gut health's connection to Parkinson's disease with expert Martha Carlin, who shares her personal journey with her husband's diagnosis. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy gut for overall wellness and immunity. They also touch on recent updates concerning the FDA's scrutiny of certain medications, raising questions about their effectiveness and safety.
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