Intelligent Medicine

Optimizing Skin Health: Gut Microbiome, Probiotics, and Natural Remedies with Dr. Ross Pelton, The Natural Pharmacist and Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas, which specializes in premium probiotic products. He discusses various methods to enhance skin health, focusing on the role of the gut microbiome, diet, and probiotics. He explores the concept of the gut-skin axis and how intestinal health impacts skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Dr. Pelton highlights specific probiotic products and postbiotic metabolites, explaining their benefits for both gut and skin health. The conversation also touches on lifestyle factors such as hydration, sleep, and exercise, discussing how they contribute to overall skin wellness. Additionally, he delves into the potential anti-aging effects of rapamycin and the importance of maintaining a diverse diet to support a healthy microbiome.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, The Natural Pharmacist and Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas, which specializes in premium probiotic products.

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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the important relationship between gut health and bone health. Leyla delves into the ways gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome can lead to osteoporosis and increased fracture risks. She explains how chronic inflammation, malabsorption, and dysbiosis are common underlying causes of bone loss. Leyla also reviews scientific studies on the link between the gut microbiome and bone mass, highlighting the potential of fecal microbiome transplants as future treatments for osteoporosis.