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A Gut Feeling: Microbiome Changes Could Help Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer | Technology Networks — Read on www.technologynetworks.com/cancer-research/news/a-gut-feeling-microbiome-changes-could-help-early-detection-of-colorectal-cancer-320567 The gut has a...

Read the original in Whole Foods Magazine HERE The Athlete’s Dozen: The 12 Clinically Validated Benefits of Astaxanthin for Athletes Improves recovery after exercise Increases strength and power output Improves endurance Improves performance in timed racing events...

Read the original article HERE Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves a group of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by impairments in social interactions and behavior. It is also accompanied by gastrointestinal dysfunction. According to World Health...

I visited KUTV's Fresh Living to talk about the importance of protein and how the different sources can help you reach specific fitness goals. For example, Chickpea protein for controlling appetite, maintaining muscle mass, and nourishing the microbiome. WATCH HERE

Smoothies Featured in Women’s Health Two of my favorite smoothie recipes were recently featured in Women’s Health magazine. I provided the recipes – but they were created by my daughter (Courtney Talbott) and her friend (Jaclyn Optiz) who are both nutrition majors at...

"What Supplements Do You Take?" As a scientist who studies dietary supplements, the one question that I am asked ALL the time, it’s, “What supplements do YOU take?” Now, as a developer of supplements (as well as a researcher), I may be a little biased and may favor...

Heart-Brain Axis Foods Your brain and heart are both very important parts of the body so it's vital to keep them healthy! Here are a few of my favorite foods and supplements to improve both heart health and mental wellness – or the connection between the heart and the...

Post-Partum Depression and Your Gut Very nice article published earlier in WELL + GOOD about, “THE SURPRISING CONNECTION BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION” Read the entire article HERE...

Gut-Brain Connection with Dr Nandi Spent a terrific day a while ago as a guest on the Dr Nandi Show – talking about gut health, microbiome balance, and gut-brain-axis function to support mental wellness (depression, anxiety, stress, etc). I was joined by Carrie...

Microbiome = Rosetta Stone for Health