The Gut-Brain Connection: Microbes, Minerals, and Your Health – Martha Carlin – #CoSci
by Kevin Danielson January 22, 2025
Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, delivers a thought-provoking presentation on the microbiome's role in health, particularly in Parkinson’s disease. Drawing from personal experiences and extensive research, she highlights how microbes and minerals are essential for energy production, immune function, and overall well-being. Martha discusses the destructive effects of modern agricultural practices, such as glyphosate use, on microbial and mineral health. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of the microbiome, environment, and human health, advocating for innovative approaches to restore balance.
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde dives deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and microbiome expert.
Probiotics have become a wellness buzzword, showing up everywhere from supplements to skincare to snack bars, promising benefits like better digestion, immune support, and even mood balance. But not all probiotics are created equal. With so much marketing hype, it’s easy to fall for common myths that oversimplify or misrepresent what probiotics can actually do.