S2 Ep 4: 'The microbiome and healthy ageing' featuring Lissa Leader Registered Nutritional Therapist (CNHC), Registered Nutritionist (mBANT)

Lissa Leader is a nutritional therapist, and has her own company – Nutrileader – and also works for Optibac, so is well placed to speak about the microbiome and healthy ageing.<br/> <br/> Lissa explains how the gut microbiome keeps changing from birth all the way through childhood and adulthood, and how this can affect a broad range of conditions, including: allergies, digestive health, bone and muscle strength, “inflammaging” and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. We also discuss the very different microbial balance in the urogenital tract, and their potential role in urinary tract infections, thrush and localised tissue health, particularly during menopause. <br/> <br/> Lissa then goes on to describe how best to support all of this is a clinical setting, including the pros and cons of a number of dietary factors, and how to choose the right probiotic supplement.<br/> <br/> “If we look at, say, the Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains, Lactobacillus rhamnosus have multiple strains, one of which is the GR-1 strain, and the GR-1 strain will<br/> adhere to cells in the urogenital tract, whereas the GG strain will actually adhere to cells in the gastrointestinal tract. So we can see that strains can exert completely different effects on the body because that’s where they naturally like to gravitate to and and adhere to.”<br/><br/>-<br/><br/>This podcast is sponsored by OMED Health.<br/><br/>OMED Health was established to help the 40% of the population that suffers from gut problems take control through the power of breath analysis. Developed by world leaders in breath research, we provide accurate and reliable breath tests, enabling those with gut health issues to monitor their gut anywhere, anytime. <br/><br/>https://omedhealth.com<br/><br/>-<br/><br/>Interested in sponsorship/advertising opportunities? We have options for all budgets. Email sales@targetpublishing.com<br/><br/>-<br/><br/>The IHCAN magazine Podcast is produced by IHCAN magazine. For more information, and to start your subscription, visit www.ihcan-mag.com. <br/><br/>-<br/><br/>The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.