Gut Health Experts: Nature's Answer to Ozempic

Did you know there is a natural answer to Ozempic? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Madusha Peiris and Dr Rubina Aktar, who are leading experts in the gut-brain connection, with over a decade of research focused on how the gut senses nutrients and communicates with the brain through hormone signalling. Their work has helped uncover how specialised gut cells (L-cells) can be activated to release key appetite-regulating hormones including GLP-1 and PYY - a lesser-known satiety hormone that many researchers believe is just as important as GLP-1 for sustainable appetite control. Listen in and learn: 🥦 the reason you shouldn’t be buying probiotic supplements 🔬 the truth behind “nature’s ozempic” 🤤 why you never feel full 🥣 what to buy to * actually * heal your gut 🍽️ how to moderate your appetite control Studies mentioned: Page, A.J., Symonds, E., Peiris, M., Blackshaw, L.A. and Young, R.L. (2012), Peripheral neural targets in obesity. British Journal of Pharmacology, 166: 1537-1558. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2... The following paper was published in Gut journal and is also foundational to Elcella’s science: Peiris M, Aktar R, Reed D, Cibert-Goton V, Zdanaviciene A, Halder W, Robinow A, Corke S, Dogra H, Knowles CH, Blackshaw A. Decoy bypass for appetite suppression in obese adults: role of synergistic nutrient sensing receptors GPR84 and FFAR4 on colonic endocrine cells. Gut. 2022 May;71(5):928-937. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323219. Epub 2021 Jun 3. PMID: 34083384; PMCID: PMC8995825. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 From Neuroscience to Gut: Experts Share Their Journeys 05:13 The Gut-Brain Superhighway: Not Just a Mind Thing 08:15 Probiotics, Kombucha, and Fiber: What to Buy or Bye Bye 16:46 How Your Gut Hormones Control Your Appetite and Fullness 23:54 Elcella: Boosting Your Body's Own Appetite-Reducing Hormones 35:29 Recognising Gut Warning Signs and Hormonal Influences on Appetite 42:57 How to Spot Misinformation and Make Evidence-Based Gut Choices 49.27 The Rise of Gut Health 2.0 52:07 Dream Big and Believe in Yourself: Experts' Life Lessons Resources & links mentioned: Elcella’s Instagram:   / elcella_   🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY... 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.