Gut Health Gurus Podcast

By: Kriben Govender
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  • If you're fascinated by all things to gut health, the gut-brain connection, mitochondrial health, the microbiome, fermented foods, biohacking, optimal health & wellness and longevity then this podcast is for you. We bring you, various experts from around the world and explore topics from a scientific perspective. A big welcome to The Gut Health Gurus podcast brought to you by Food Scientist & Registered Nutritionist, Kriben Govender. Around 8 years ago, Kriben's life imploded. He was extremely depressed, overweight and lacking in energy and vibrancy. He found himself alone in an apartment, ready to end his life. A combination of workplace bullying, stress, a struggle with anxiety and depression and a collapsed marriage resulted in a sense of worthlessness. For the sake of his 3 young boys, Kriben soldiered on and discovered the importance of gut health on his mental wellbeing. He found inspiration in the work of Dr Natasha Campbell McBride through here book Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS): Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia. He started to follow a GAPS diet, made homemade fermented foods like kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut, adopted a transcendental meditation (TM) and yoga practice, attended cognitive behaviour therapy sessions with a psychologist, learned the Meisner and Alexander acting techniques - all which helped him overcome his struggle with anxiety and depression. Kriben holds a honours degree in Applied Science (Food Science and Technology) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition Society of Australia. With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Procurement, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome. He has personally visited more than 100 food processing sites across the world.
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  • Dr Amine Zorgani on novel microbiome therapies and vaginal health

    Dr Amine Zorgani on novel microbiome therapies and vaginal health
    Jul 5 2024
    In this cutting edge episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, interviews with Dr Amine a seasoned microbiome expert. Dr Amine Zorgani brings to light some interesting and novel microbiome research topics: Live Biotherapeutic Products, Reproductive and Infant health, Bacterial Vaginosis, vaginal health and much more. Topics Discussed: 00:00 - Dr Amine Zorgani's Story 04:20 - Dr Amine's passion from the microbiome 09:00 - From Engineering to Microbiome Research (Advice for Students) 13:41 - Approved Microbiome Based Therapies 21:18 - How are Live Biotherapeutic Products administered 23:52 - Novel Microbiome Technologies for Woman and Infants 30:00 - Synthetic Biology in Microbiome research This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complex world of gut health, the science behind it, and practical approaches to improving gut-related health issues. About Dr Amine Zorgani: Dr Amine, is a microbiome expert on a mission to save the human microbiome from extinction. Leveraging over a decade of research experience, he is at the forefront of efforts to unlock the potential of the microbiome. An engaging speaker at high-profile industry conferences, he shares his passion for realising the microbiome's potential to transform medicine. Amine's microbiome posts grab the attention of over 2.6 millions in the past year alone. He leads his team with an infectious optimism that, together, they can push scientific boundaries. His mantra is that perseverance and collaboration lead to breakthroughs. About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being. Sponsor: Nourishme Organics https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/root-cause-protocol 10% off using code : happygut Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Kriben Govender here: https://linktr.ee/kribengovender Connect with Amine Zorgani https://microbiomemavericks.com/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.
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    37 mins
  • Morley Robbins on The Copper Sugar Connection and the PAM Enzyme

    Morley Robbins on The Copper Sugar Connection and the PAM Enzyme
    May 11 2024
    In this mind blowing episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, welcomes back popular guest Morley Robbins for a third round interview. They cover the impact of sugar, iron and copper on hormonal systems. The mysterious and important Peptidyl-glycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase (PAM) enzyme is also discussed. 🌟 Topics Covered: 🌟 - What has Morley learnt in 2024? - The Sugar and Iron Connection - How does Copper Manage Glucose? - Strategies to Mitigate Hormonal Imbalances - Adjustments to the Root Cause Protocol - Root Cause Protocol Refresher - Food Sources of Copper and the impact of Glyphosate - Evil Empire? - What is the PAM Enzyme? Peptidyl-glycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase - Morley's top gut health tip About Morley Robbins: Morley Robbins is the creator and founder of The Root Cause Protocol and the Magnesium Advocacy Group. Morley received his BA in Biology from Denison University in Ohio and holds an MBA from George Washington University in healthcare administration. Morley has trained in wellness coaching, nutritional counselling, and functional diagnostic nutrition. He is also known as the Magnesium Man due to his extensive research into and understanding of magnesium’s role in the body. Morley’s research saw him deciphering the intricate relationship between magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium as a way to free ourselves from illness and dis-ease. As a certified health coach with an expertise in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), Morley has performed thousands of RCP one-on-one consultations, helping people feel better by getting to the root cause of their symptoms. About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being. Sponsor: Nourishme Organics https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/root-cause-protocol 10% off using code : happygut Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Kriben Govender here: https://linktr.ee/kribengovender Connect with Morley Robbins https://therootcauseprotocol.com/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.
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    59 mins
  • Dr Jelena Vulevic on Delaying Ageing using Prebiotics and Postbiotics

    Dr Jelena Vulevic on Delaying Ageing using Prebiotics and Postbiotics
    Mar 3 2024
    In this revolutionary episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, converses with Gut Microbiologist and Microbiome expert Dr Jelena Vulevic on Prebiotic supplementation (Beta GOS), and about her ground breaking research into delaying ageing and addressing hormonal and skin issues using novel postbiotic supplement based on Bifidobacteria breve. 🌟 Topics Covered: 🌟 - Introduction to Dr. Jelena Vulevic - Discussion on Nicola Tesla's influence and Jelena's journey from Bosnia to the UK. - The gut microbiome's impact on the immune system and the importance of microbiota in early life. - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns Disease - Microbiota/ Microbiome biomarkers for disease and health - Postbiotics: The Frontier in Gut Health - Prebiotic Beta Galactooligosaccharide (Beta GOS) - Benefits of Beta GOS- IBS sufferers, Ulcerative Colitis - Key benefits of Prebiotic Beta GOS - Beneficial strains targeted by Beta GOS - How is the Gut and Brain connected? - What is Gut Health - the hormone connection - Novel Postbiotics for Gut Health: Y Skin - What does the benefits of Y Skin persist post supplementation - Bifidobacterium breve BB091109 Strain Selection - Delaying Ageing - The Skin Gut Connection - The Future Direction of Microbiome Research - Artificial Intelligence Technology in Microbiome Research - Dr Jelena's top gut health tip About Dr. Jelena Vulevic: Dr Jelena Vulevic is a visionary, results-driven professional with 20 years of an in-depth scientific and clinical knowledge to developing therapies based on human gut microbiota. She has collaborated with some of World’s leading research centres and was involved in nearly 50 clinical studies within the field of microbiota in gut, immune and brain health. About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being. Sponsor: Nourishme Organics https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ 10% off using code : happygut Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Kriben Govender here: https://linktr.ee/kribengovender Connect with Dr Jelena Vulevic https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-vulevic-a1394b18a/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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