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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics

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Welcome to New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity & Epigenetics™ where I interview the best minds in functional medicine to discuss the science and research behind medicine, longevity, epigenetics, and so much more. Expect thought-provoking ideas, new research, lots of clinical pearls for practitioners, and step-change information for clinicians and patients. Join us! ~DrKF

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Dr. Barry Sears (of Zone Diet Fame) on Lifetime Metabolic Health and Sourcing Omega-3s

March 18, 2024 17:24 - 1 hour - 126 MB

I'm excited to welcome Dr. Barry Sears, the renowned creator of the Zone Diet and a pillar in our field. Dr. Sears has not only authored bestsellers but has also made incredibly important contributions to clinical practice which we still rely on today: He is, for instance, the scientist who put the use of the AA:EPA ratio on the map. Dr. Sears provides elegant and accessible explanations of the unassailable importance of diet in addressing inflammation, metabolic health, chronic disease, and ...

Unraveling PCOS and Fertility: Debunking Common Misconceptions with Dr. Tara Harding

February 29, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Gear up for an enlightening dive with Dr. Tara Harding, a vanguard in the realm of women’s health and fertility. Renowned for her exceptional work as a family nurse practitioner and fertility coach, Dr. Harding brings a wealth of knowledge from her battle against infertility and medical gaslighting, all while breaking barriers and fostering a supportive community for those navigating the complex journey of infertility. This conversation not only highlights innovative diagnostic tools like Mir...

AI, Digital Twins, and the Future of Personalized Medicine Interventions with Dr. Nathan Price

February 14, 2024 20:29 - 1 hour - 171 MB

Fellow clinicians, get ready for a mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer of Thorne HealthTech and author of The Age of Scientific Wellness. Imagine harnessing AI to predict outcomes of our functional interventions (diet, supplements, lifestyle) by implementing a “digital twin” model that is populated with all of your patient’s bio data. And being able to test the response of our treatments (and importantly, the synergistic response of multimodal interventio...

Decoding Aging: The Science Of Cellular Rejuventation With Dr. Vittorio Sebastiano

January 16, 2024 17:40 - 1 hour - 200 MB

It was a career-defining (and perhaps life changing) moment when Dr. Vittorio Sebastiano, a reproductive biologist by training, realized that because we are able to create life, that same body of information could be harnessed to create youth - that is, radically reverse our biological aging process to a younger time point without losing cellular identity. In 2014, he and his lab began unpacking this epiphany. They made the radical decision to conduct their investigations in human cells and...

Advanced Metabolomics: Identifying the Metabolic Signature for Aging with Betsy Redmond

December 18, 2023 16:26 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

Aging itself stands as the paramount driver of disease. As functional practitioners, the question arises: How can we assess biological age to make precise corrections that foster both healthspan and lifespan? Enter the era of omics, where metabolomics emerges as an exceptional tool with transformative potential. I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. Betsy Redmond, longtime friend and the senior education specialist at Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, to New Frontiers to lead us on this discussion....

Burnout in Healthcare: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions with Dr. Jonathan Prousky

December 07, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Working in healthcare brings a unique set of challenges and stressors. But the truth is that any of us can get to burnout through challenging circumstances of work or study. And the consequences can range from severe to devastating. Burnout still hasn't been fully understood or recognized by the medical profession and other industries - there is still no official diagnosis classification. Along with other mental health disorders, it is often still (wrongly) stigmatized and can even sometimes ...

Beyond Mitochondrial Health: Can Urolithin A Slow Down Aging?

November 15, 2023 21:31 - 53 minutes - 98.7 MB

When it comes to mitochondrial health, few nutrients have burst onto the bioenergetics stage with quite the impressive force as the postbiotic rock star Urolithin A (UA). On this New Frontiers episode Dr. Chris Rinsch, co-founder of Amazentis / Timeline, shares the incredible scientific journey of UA's discovery and subsequent unfolding of its many benefits, as confirmed by multiple clinical studies. Together, we explore UA's mechanisms of action, including the role of the microbiome, and exc...

Resolving Osteoporosis and Optimizing Bone Health - A Tour de Force Update

November 06, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Did you know that "bone-eating" osteoclast cells are derived from immune cell precursors and are stimulated by inflammation, just like other immune cells? Or that bone has its own glycocalyx whose health is essential to realize the benefits of exercise for bone? Folks, Dr. Keith McCormick is back on New Frontiers with ever-more juicy pearls like these, and with important updates on bone care for functional medicine practitioners and patients alike. Dr. McCormick is living proof that osteoporo...

Breast Health and Beyond: A Practitioner's Guide to Functional Testing

October 27, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Over 270,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. And while BRCA mutations often get the most press, there are other, potentially more critical factors we can address. Today, Dr. Ruth Hobson joins us to delve into the realm of breast health, shedding light on both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and sharing real-life strategies for supporting our patients. We dive into a range of essential topics, from dietary and lifestyle influences to the ongoing debat...

Have You Met Your Imprintome Yet? Here’s Why You Should

October 19, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 139 MB

The epigenetic pioneer, Dr. Randy Jirtle, returns to New Frontiers to share his latest groundbreaking work. And I really do mean groundbreaking. Dr. Jirtle's work in mapping our "imprintome" is literally creating a brand new branch of scientific study that is expected to provide valuable insights and opportunities for epigenetially-targeted therapies, including nutrition and lifestyle. What I so appreciate about Dr. Jirtle's work is that it clearly demonstrates how we are not inescapably at t...

From Complex to Accessible: Streamlining Functional Medicine Labs

October 05, 2023 14:45 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

If you're a clinician and finding yourself pressed for time in your practice, you're certainly not alone. A recent survey of over 9,000 US physicians revealed that more than half are experiencing burnout. Fortunately, the field of functional medicine is rapidly evolving, bringing tools that promise to streamline and improve accessibility in our practices. Rupa Health is one such tool. In this episode of 'New Frontiers, I’m joined by Dr. Kate Kresge, Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. ...

The Role of Adrenal Function in Thyroid Health and Longevity with Dr. Izabella Wentz

September 17, 2023 17:23 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Get ready for an enlightening conversation as I welcome Dr. Izabella Wentz, renowned Thyroid Pharmacist and an accomplished author, to New Frontiers. We’ll talk about her new book and dive into the often underappreciated and enigmatic connection between adrenal dysfunction and hypothyroidism, and how extreme stress can accelerate aging and impact immunity. Dr. Wentz provides invaluable insights into her personally crafted transformation techniques that can pave the way for enhanced mental an...

Mark Newman: Maximizing Hormone Health With The DUTCH Test

August 23, 2023 11:14 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mark Newman, the president and founder of Precision Analytical, the company behind the revolutionary DUTCH test. Mark is a true pioneer in the field of hormone testing, and in our conversation, we delve into the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. We discuss how the DUTCH test has expanded to include additional markers, providing even more comprehensive insights into hormone health. During our conversation, we also address ...

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators: As Close to a Panpharmacon as We Can Get?

August 17, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Harvard's award-winning Dr. Charles Serhan isn't just an expert on specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs), he is the scientist who actually discovered them. His breakthroughs opened up a brand new field of research and clinical application with immense potential. After all, chronic, unresolved inflammation is a contributor or cause of so many conditions. The growing body of research on the utility of SPMs continues to astound (although when you start to understand the mechanisms, i...

Mastering Cardiovascular Longevity: Glycocalyx & Biohacking for Optimal Heart Health

July 27, 2023 18:10 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Vascular health is fundamentally essential to longevity and health span, and that’s why I’m thrilled to be welcoming Dr. Michael Twyman to New Frontiers. Trained as an invasive cardiologist, Dr. Twyman has made the shift to a more preventative approach, moving beyond traditional cath lab results to focus on the health of the 60,000 miles of blood vessels that carry vital blood, oxygen and nutrients to every organ in the body, with hopes of reaching patients before they reach the end stages of...

Evidence-Based Diet for Health and Stress Resiliency through the Microbiome with Dr. Vincent Pedre

July 07, 2023 18:24 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

I’m so happy to be here with Dr. Vincent Pedre to dig into emerging science on the microbiome. Dr. Pedre shares extensive clinical pearls from his vast experience in functional gut health in an approachable and fun way as he drills down on possible causes of the challenging gut epidemic we clinicians see in the increasing numbers of IBS patients walking through our doors. Dr. Pedre and I discuss how microbial diversity is the holy grail for reducing the risk of chronic disease, and how the ...

Measuring Metabolites of Dysbiosis and Gut Function to Create Targeted Interventions

June 05, 2023 22:30 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

As we gain insight into microbiome impact on our health, we need accurate tests that tell us not only what and how much is there, but also which metabolites, or post-biotics created that can have downstream effects. So today I’m thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, PhD, biochemist, CEO, and co-founder of Ixcela, to discuss their fingerstick gut microbiome test. We’ll discuss the 11 key markers, the value of a blood sample over urine, and the impact of endurance sports and ...

Sergey Young's Tech Innovations for Longevity and Biological Age Reversal

June 05, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Buckle up everybody, because this conversation is a big tour de force of where we are headed in regards to longevity and innovative technology within healthcare. I am joined by my friend, longevity investor and visionary, Sergey Young, to discuss his incredibly important mission of extending healthy lifespans of at least one billion people using technological breakthroughs AND by making longevity affordable and accessible. Sergey is a top 100 longevity leader and one of the co-creators of AGE...

Disrupting Anti-Aging Skincare by Targeting Senescent Cells

June 05, 2023 15:47 - 48 minutes - 43.8 MB

Imagine accurately determining the status of your skin’s age to tell whether it is younger or older than your chronological age, and then use this technology to determine whether expensive anti-aging serums and creams are effective, or actually causing more harm than good. Amazing, right? This is precisely the technology Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira and her fellow stem cell biologists at OneSkin created and you will find this interview fascinating on so many levels – I know I sure did! After c...

Advances in Curcumin Bioavailability for Improved Absorption in Patients

May 15, 2023 18:28 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

The therapeutic value of curcumin makes it a fabulous recommendation as both a foundational and medicinal supplement. And since finding a preparation that is bioavailable is key to efficacy, affordability, and patient compliance, I’m excited to have Dr. Sonia Malani (from Integrative Therapeutics) here to talk about the latest advances in curcumin deliverability. Dr. Malani breaks down the progress of curcumin deliverability and the keys to bioavailability in a way that is simple to understa...

Evaluating Hormonal Dysfunction and Infertility with DUTCH Testing

May 02, 2023 14:26 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

If you’ve followed my show for some time, you’ve probably come across the wealth of conversations I’ve had with the team at Precision Analytical about their DUTCH hormone tests – this is an ever-evolving topic that continues to pique my interest as a clinician looking to level up my toolkit. In today’s show, I’m pleased to dive into some of my favorite topics of fertility, menopause, and HPA function with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND. She’s the chief medical officer at Precision Analytical, sponsor...

Evaluating Hormonal Dysfunction and Infertility

May 02, 2023 14:26 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

If you’ve followed my show for some time, you’ve probably come across the wealth of conversations I’ve had with the team at Precision Analytical about their DUTCH hormone tests – this is an ever-evolving topic that continues to pique my interest as a clinician looking to level up my toolkit. In today’s show, I’m pleased to dive into some of my favorite topics of fertility, menopause, and HPA function with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND. She’s the chief medical officer at Precision Analytical, sponsor...

Optimize Women's Exercise According to Hormone Levels, with Dr. Stacy Sims

May 01, 2023 15:22 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

Today we are taking on a revolutionary and provocative topic that I suspect will be quite liberating for many of us women (and practitioners who work with women) – a deep dive into how to optimize exercise training and performance during pre-, peri-, and post-menopause. This topic is of great importance to me as a cyclist and, I have to say, there’s nuance in the way we women should approach training that is hormone-dependent. My guest Dr. Stacy Sims is a huge talent and a tremendous gift to ...

Addressing Long-COVID: Data-Driven Learning for Practitioners and Patients

April 17, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

As we find ourselves entering this fourth year since the world was first gripped by COVID-19, on an individual and practice level many of us are still grappling with its post-viral after-effects (long COVID). Drs Patrick Hanaway and Kara Parker, as well as my long-time mentor and former IFM CEO Laurie Hofmann, join me on this podcast to share the important work they have been doing in building practitioner tools and training to address this ongoing challenge (check out the links in the show n...

The Role of NAD+ in Aging, Chronic Disease, and Epigenetics with Dr. Nichola Conlon

April 03, 2023 16:11 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

One fascinating and incredibly important molecule to pay attention to in the field of healthy longevity is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). It’s literally in every cell and contributes to over 300 different reactions in the body as a coenzyme substrate. Dr. Nichola Conlon, PhD, is an expert on NAD+ and launched Nuchido Laboratories (who sponsors this episode) to rigorously test and develop a NAD+ booster supplement packed with epinutrients. She joins me in this ridiculously interesti...

SPONSORED | The Role of NAD+ in Aging, Chronic Disease, and Epigenetics with Dr. Nichola Conlon

April 03, 2023 16:11 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

One fascinating and incredibly important molecule to pay attention to in the field of healthy longevity is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). It’s literally in every cell and contributes to over 300 different reactions in the body as a coenzyme substrate. Dr. Nichola Conlon, PhD, is an expert on NAD+ and launched Nuchido Laboratories to rigorously test and develop a NAD+ booster supplement packed with epinutrients. She joins me in this ridiculously interesting conversation where she ex...

Reframing Microbiome Support for Functionality with Dr. Heather Zwickey

March 01, 2023 17:03 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

I first met Dr. Heather Zwickey when she was my immunology professor in medical school and made sure to stay in touch with her ever since. Her command of the microbiome literature is frankly unparalleled – and I can always learn more from her and this podcast proves it. Join me in this New Frontiers conversation about the latest perspectives on the microbiome, and a great discussion of all things pre/post and parabiotics. We also get into the rise in autoimmunity conditions post-Covid and way...

Pre, Post, and Parabiotics with Microbiome Expert Dr. Heather Zwickey

March 01, 2023 17:03 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

I first met Dr. Heather Zwickey when she was my immunology professor in medical school and made sure to stay in touch with her ever since. Her command of the microbiome literature is frankly unparalleled – and I can always learn more from her and this podcast proves it. Join me in this New Frontiers conversation about the latest perspectives on the microbiome, and a great discussion of all things pre/post and parabiotics. We also get into the rise in autoimmunity conditions post-Covid and way...

SPONSORED | Optimizing Mitochondrial Health with Urolithin A, with Dr. Anurag Singh

February 08, 2023 18:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

I always appreciate talking to companies who heavily invest their time and dollars into preclinical and clinical science. And Timeline Nutrition is doing just that with dramatic results. They have figured out how to make a bioidentical Urolithin A, which compelling research has shown positively influences our mitochondrial health, with wide-ranging knock-on effects. In addition, since it relies on microbial formation from the right polyphenols within the gut, those of us without the right die...

Optimizing Mitochondrial Health with Urolithin A, with Dr. Anurag Singh

February 08, 2023 18:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

I always appreciate talking to companies who heavily invest their time and dollars into preclinical and clinical science. And Timeline Nutrition, sponsor of this episode, is doing just that with dramatic results. They have figured out how to make a bioidentical Urolithin A, which compelling research has shown positively influences our mitochondrial health, with wide-ranging knock-on effects. In addition, since it relies on microbial formation from the right polyphenols within the gut, those o...

Multiple Sclerosis Recovery Updates: A Conversation with Dr. Terry Wahls

February 04, 2023 00:09 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

Dr. Wahls’ dramatic recovery from progressive, debilitating multiple sclerosis (she was wheelchair-bound at one point and unable to sit upright) using functional medicine principles continues to astound those who learn about it. She kindly returns to New Frontiers in this episode to give us her latest updates and refinements in her approach to healing. Tune in to learn how she weighs the importance of diet vs. supplements vs. e-stim, e-stim dosing strategies that worked for her, and the surpr...

Gut Healing in Aging & Disease: Microbiome and Diet in Intestinal Barrier Regeneration

January 31, 2023 01:36 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

If you’re a practitioner looking to level up your toolkit for regenerating the intestinal barrier and healing the gut, then this interview with Dr. Tom Fabian, PhD is exactly what you need. This fundamental piece of our functional medicine toolkit continues to progress, and today we’re zooming way out from just patching up the gut. Dr. Fabian and I dive into the dynamic nature of the barrier, including its circadian cycle, the role of prebiotics, polyphenols, probiotics, and postbiotics in ep...

SPONSORED| Gut Healing in Aging & Disease: Microbiome and Diet in Intestinal Barrier Regeneration

January 31, 2023 01:36 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

If you’re a practitioner looking to level up your toolkit for regenerating the intestinal barrier and healing the gut, then this interview with Dr. Tom Fabian, PhD is exactly what you need. This fundamental piece of our functional medicine toolkit continues to progress, and today we’re zooming way out from just patching up the gut. Dr. Fabian and I dive into the dynamic nature of the barrier, including its circadian cycle, the role of prebiotics, polyphenols, probiotics, and postbiotics in ep...

Polyphenols, Novel Probiotic Strains & Metabolic Health: Latest in Microbiome Science

January 17, 2023 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

How much do we really know about the microbiome? What does it take to identify new probiotic strains and their associated health benefits? When should we leverage precise single strains and when is it more effective to use synergistic blends? I am grateful to talk again with the brilliant scientist and incredibly courageous entrepreneur, Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe. Colleen has over 20 years experience managing and leading teams in biotech, pharma, and academia — I just love picking her brilliant ...

SPONSORED | Polyphenols, Novel Probiotic Strains & Metabolic Health: Latest in Microbiome Science

January 17, 2023 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

How much do we really know about the microbiome? What does it take to identify new probiotic strains and their associated health benefits? When should we leverage precise single strains and when is it more effective to use synergistic blends? I am grateful to talk again with the brilliant scientist and incredibly courageous entrepreneur, Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe. Colleen has over 20 years experience managing and leading teams in biotech, pharma, and academia — I just love picking her brilliant ...

SPONSORED | Polyphenols, Novel Probiotic Strains & Metabolic Health:The Latest in Microbiome Science

January 17, 2023 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

How much do we really know about the microbiome? What does it take to identify new probiotic strains and their associated health benefits? When should we leverage precise single strains and when is it more effective to use synergistic blends? I am grateful to talk again with the brilliant scientist and incredibly courageous entrepreneur, Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe. Colleen has over 20 years experience managing and leading teams in biotech, pharma, and academia — I just love picking her brilliant ...

How to be your own Genetic Engineer, Save Money, and Live Longer, with Dr. Michael Roizen

January 12, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

Dr. Michael Roizen is an extraordinarily well-read, well-researched, and experienced physician in the field of longevity medicine. He dates his first interest in the field back to 1979 as head of an intensive care unit, when he recognized that patients who were biologically younger dramatically reduced their risk for post-operative disease and death. Since then, he has worked tirelessly in many ways to help individuals get physically and mentally younger, improving the lives of patients and d...

Building Resilience for Optimal Functioning with Dr. Stephen Sideroff

December 13, 2022 18:02 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

Why are we often resistant to tackling stress and preprogrammed thought patterns? It’s a curious phenomenon that occurs even in those of us who really know the central role these psychological factors play in health, disease, and even aging. That’s why I'm thrilled to interview resilience expert Dr. Stephen Sideroff. After all, a full 25% of the bio-age clock we used in our clinical study is driven by epigenetic patterns on stress-related genes. If you’re looking for the right motivation or f...

SPONSORED | Hydrogen Sulfide in Health, Disease & Longevity with Dr. Tom Fabian

November 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

In this New Frontiers in Functional Medicine® podcast, Dr. Tom Fabian delivers a well-justified challenge to our current thinking and a chance to build a more nuanced approach that will improve patient results around the topic of hydrogen sulfide, a compound that we have typically thought of as the “problem child” behind certain difficult SIBO cases. However, there is a LOT more to know about it, such as its ability to convert to potent antioxidant compounds, and its therapeutic roles in card...

What to Do When Autoimmune Patients Fail Standard Elimination Diets

November 07, 2022 15:42 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Functional medicine providers are well versed in addressing the myriad manifestations of autoimmune disease, but while our success rates are remarkably high, we still aren’t always able to help everyone using current toolsets (labs, sophisticated elimination diets, gut protocols, and so on). Enter Mymee, a digital app and coaching platform that helps plug that gap – this sophisticated tool helps identify elusive trigger foods and lifestyle factors that may still be contributing to an individu...

SPONSORED | The Critical Role Telomeres Provide in Aging, Senescence, and Disease

October 05, 2022 19:07 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MB

It’s always a pleasure to tap into Dr. Raffaele’s brain, and in this podcast he doesn’t disappoint. In fact, his practical contextualization of where we are with anti-aging medicine might just be one of the smartest you’ve heard yet. What is truly remarkable about Dr. Raffaele is not just his grasp of the field both scientifically and clinically, but his ability to apply a nuanced approach that is tailored to each individual patient. After all, as he eloquently points out, we must first figur...

Add Superfoods and Epinutrients to Any Diet Using Broths and Tonics

October 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

I am always excited to share new and practical ways to bring Younger You principles to your dinner table and/or clinical practice. And this podcast is especially exciting where Jill Sheppard Davenport and I dive into using broths and tonics as health-promoting and healing foods. Yes, these have been part of our natural medicine toolbox for eons, but we discuss a new spin on this ancient medicine and turn up the volume on superfood and epinutrient ingredients for their myriad health benefits, ...

Nutrient Synergy: Why Supplements Can’t Compensate a Poor Diet with Chris Kresser

September 09, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Are we getting enough nutrients from our diet? And why do nutrient deficiencies persist even in those of us who are putting a lot of attention to what we're eating? Join me and Chris Kresser as we dive into all things nutrient insufficiencies on this episode of New Frontiers. Chris is the founder of the Kresser Institute and the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine. He’s the bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine and a highly respected clinicia...

Sponsored | Latest Evidence and Clinical Applications of Akkermansia with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

Many of us in the functional medicine space are thinking about Akkermansia: what exactly makes this gut bug a keystone strain for health and longevity? I am excited to tackle this with a founder of Pendulum Therapeutics, Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, an excellent scientist and a leader in biotech. Her passion to help her daughter, and many others, overcome food sensitivities inspired Colleen to use biotech and research to develop products that have the efficacy of a drug, but the safety of a probio...

Sponsored | Utilizing Salivary and Urinary Hormone Testing for Patient Support

August 20, 2022 18:35 - 46 minutes - 35.1 MB

Folks, WOW — what a great conversation on all things hormone testing with Dr. Laura Neville from Doctor’s Data! We share the same alma mater, National University of Natural Medicine, as well as extensive experience in clinical lab testing, so had lots to talk about! On this episode of New Frontiers, we discuss what different testing methods tell us about patient’s hormone status, which specimens are best for monitoring hormone replacement therapy and non-HRT interventions, why high dose proge...

Measuring Longevity: Latest Bio Age Research with Dr. Morgan Levine

August 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

As a longevity aficionado, I am so excited to be talking to Dr. Morgan Levine in this episode of New Frontiers! Renowned for her research on the science of biological aging, Dr. Levine specifically uses bioinformatics to quantify the aging process. She's played a vital role in developing and retraining several well-published bio age clocks, including the PhenoAge and Horvath clocks, making them much more reliable. Needless to say, I’m a big fan! Morgan and I dive into the fascinating science ...

Fasting, Longevity, and Biological Aging with Dr. Valter Longo

July 18, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Eating for longevity. A topic I’m very passionate about and one that has received incredible attention lately. How much protein should we eat to live longer? What about ketones, carbohydrates, and blood sugar spikes? Where does fasting fit in all of this? And what physical activity confers the most benefit for our healthspan? On this episode of New Frontiers, I pose all of these questions and more to one of the most brilliant minds in longevity science – Dr. Valter Longo. I’m so excited to ha...

Sponsored|Strain-Specific Probiotics: Latest Evidence & Clinical Applications with Dr. Noelle Patno

July 01, 2022 07:01 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

What do we know about using specific probiotics for different health conditions? And is it time to move away from broad-spectrum probiotics and into condition-specific strains? With an explosion of new research on probiotics and a recent change in nomenclature, it’s easy to get confused. In this episode of New Frontiers, I lean on Dr. Noelle Patno’s extensive research knowledge to tease apart the science on probiotics. Dr. Patno holds a PhD in Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition and has design...

Sponsored | Testosterone Therapy: Latest Evidence and Clinical Applications with Dr. Doreen Saltiel

June 14, 2022 16:36 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Hormone therapy is still a highly controversial topic, fraught with lots of emotion, fear, and misleading information. And let me tell you: am I glad to be having a deep dive into the literature with my colleague and friend, the very brilliant Dr. Doreen Saltiel from Precision Analytical. She’s been practicing medicine for 40 years and preventative cardiology for more than 25 years. With advanced training in endocrinology as well as metabolic, anti-aging, and nutritional medicine, Dr. Saltie...

Testosterone Therapy: Latest Evidence and Clinical Applications with Dr. Doreen Saltiel

June 14, 2022 16:36 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Hormone therapy is still a highly controversial topic, fraught with lots of emotion, fear, and misleading information. And let me tell you: am I glad to be having a deep dive into the literature with my colleague and friend, the very brilliant Dr. Doreen Saltiel from Precision Analytical. She’s been practicing medicine for 40 years and preventative cardiology for more than 25 years. With advanced training in endocrinology as well as metabolic, anti-aging, and nutritional medicine, Dr. Saltie...

Guests

David Perlmutter
2 Episodes
Dr. Carrie Jones
2 Episodes
Dr. Marvin Singh
2 Episodes
Dr. Sara Gottfried
2 Episodes
Chris Kresser
1 Episode
Dr. Terry Wahls
1 Episode
Dr. Vincent Pedre
1 Episode
Jennifer Fugo
1 Episode
JJ Virgin
1 Episode
Moshe Szyf
1 Episode
Nick Ortner
1 Episode
Paul Turner
1 Episode