The Kenny & Vargas Show by Park4U: Understanding Your Microbiome
by Martha Carlin December 22, 2023
By PARK4U Foundation
The Kenny and Vargas Show is brought to you by the PARK4U Foundation. Paula Vargas and JM Kenny talk about their experiences with Parkinson's Disease and how their unique outlook has allowed them to thrive and continue living a meaningful life. If you want to hear honest, fun, and optimistic conversations about life with Parkinson's, this is the place.
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.
Mannitol is a sugar substitute, often used to help relieve brain and eye swelling and to protect kidney function during surgery. But the potential benefits aren’t limited to just these uses. Come along as we explore the scope of mannitol as a dietary supplement, its potential as a prebiotic and subsequent health benefits, and the role it might play in maintaining the integrity of a healthy gut.