Straight from a Scientist Medical Research Education and Discussion Podcast

Today, back by popular demand is Miguel Mateas, a Clinical Nutritional Neuroscientist who studies how the microbiota affects the brain. Diversity and abundance in gut microbiota leads to a healthy and balanced system, called eubiosis. But when that balance is lost, the gut’s ability to absorb nutrients suffers, which is called dysbiosis.

We discuss his new review article, which covers markers of gut health which can be used to develop personalized treatment for microbiome and neurological issues, as dysbiosis in the gut can increase the risk of mental disorders. Listen in to learn about practical strategies to fix dysbiosis, sex and the microbiome, and how clinicians study something as complicated as the microbiota.

About Miguel

Miguel is a doctoral researcher in clinical nutrition practice with wide-angle, first-hand experience of the research process. Having completed a lab-based Masters in Clinical Neuroscience focusing on brain ageing, he now works on the design and implementation of human clinical trials on the effect of fermented foods on mood and cognition as leading investigator at the “Bowels and BrainsTM️” project at the London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC). Miguel has been delivering quality individualized nutrition care to his patients since 2009, translating complex science findings into meaningful recommendations that can be used by people like you to improve health and well-being, particularly those with health issues affecting gut, brain, or the communication between both systems. Miguel’s background includes 15+ years in senior consulting and training roles in life sciences and medical publishing, having trained clinicians and scientists around the world. He is a super approachable and creative guy who likes to have fun and thinks that science should be exciting and not boring.

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Learn more

Read Miguel’s review paper on microbiome assessment tools to learn more about the microbiota gut brain axis and dietary choices that promote and sustain healthy growth of bacterial populations.

Read a breakdown and summary of the article here.

Learn more about his new project on the London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic website.

Listen to our first episode with Miguel on how food affects the brain.

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We talked to Alyssa Olenick, also known as Little Lyss Fitness for her online fitness presence and training programs, about her research in metabolic flexibility and nutrition strategies. Listen in to hear about proper health, fitness, and the science behind popular diet plans such as the Ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb diet sometimes used to treat severe epilepsy in children, and Intermittent Fasting, which uses periods of fasting and non-fasting to control caloric intake.

About Alyssa

Alyssa Olenick, M.S. is a graduate student currently pursuing her PhD in Exercise Physiology. Her lifelong passion for fitness, nutrition, and fascination of the human body has brought her to bridge both practice and application of science and the fitness education. She holds a research interest in metabolism and the effects of exercise and nutritional practices on the prevention and development of chronic disease states such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disease.

Learn more and find personal fitness plans on Alyssa's website Little Lyss Fitness.

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More information

Learn more about healthy diet templates on the Renaissance Periodization website.

Read Alyssa's answer to the question "Where does fat go?"

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You can now support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/sfspodcast. Many thanks to our past and present supporters!

Thanks to Plant Warrior for their support. Use discount code SFS10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase of plant-based protein.

This episode is part of a new series put on by UNC Pharmacology. Lab to Life exposes students, staff, and faculty to the journey of alumni as they navigate their career post-PhD. It’s inspirational, informative, and a great guide for anyone looking for alternate careers in science. Special thanks to Nicole Arnold at UNC Pharmacology for letting us record, and of course to Lisa for coming to talk to us!

About Lisa

Lisa is a Scientific and Regulatory Specialist at Camargo Pharmaceutical Services, a full-service drug development consulting company that specializes in the 505(b)(2) pathway. As a Scientific and Regulatory Specialist, Lisa’s responsibilities include development of feasibility and regulatory strategy, evaluation of safety and efficacy data, preparation of regulatory documents, and attendance at meetings on behalf of clients at the US Food and Drug Administration.

More Information

Companies like Camargo help drug manufacturers bring their product to pharmacy cabinets and hospitals more smoothly. The evaluation process is a key step in determining if new drugs or new drug formulations are safe, realistic, and worth it. Find out more about Camargo on their website. They also have a terrific blog for those interested in learning more about the drug approval process.

Any other questions? Let us know! We appreciate your feedback.

You can now support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/sfspodcast. Many thanks to our past and present supporters!

Thanks to Plant Warrior for their support. Use discount code SFS10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase of plant-based protein.