Nutrition Unlocked - Healthy Aging Pt. 1: Why We Age

This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores some of the myths and misconceptions that exist in the world of nutrition. Our host Cal Han chats to Karine Patel, a Registered Dietitian, founder, and director of Dietitian Fit, and Duane Mellor, a Registered Dietitian and lead for Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine at Aston Medical School, who share their expertise to help us unpack common myths around nutrition.

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This episode explores the importance of nutrition for the brain. Our host Anna Mohl chats to Professor Stephen Cunnane from the Department of Medicine at the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada, where he holds the Clinical Research Chair in Ketotherapeutics. Stephen discusses the role of nutrition in the evolution of our brain, how nutrition affects brain development through the different life stages, and his research into Ketotherapeutics to treat Mild Cognitive Impairment.

This podcast is sponsored by Nestlé Health Science. This podcast represents opinions of host Anna Mohl and her guest on the show and does not reflect the opinion of Nestlé Health Science. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

In this episode, we’ll be learning all about nutrition in the field of Oncology. Our host Cal Han has a conversation with Dr Liz Isenring, an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian, CEO of Linc Nutrition, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University, and Director, RIF Health. Dr Liz breaks down the important role that nutrition plays in oncology, shares her insights on why personalized nutrition is important for people with cancer, and advises on how cancer patients can better manage their conditions through nutrition.

This podcast is sponsored by Nestlé Health Science. This podcast represents opinions of host Cal Han and his guest on the show and does not reflect the opinion of Nestlé Health Science. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

In this episode we talk about the relationship between nutrition and the female body. We’ll dive deep into this topic area, where our guest expert Professor Louise Burke will walk us through nutrition in females and how it varies across the life cycle. She will also share her research around female athletes and their nutritional needs.

This podcast is hosted by Nestlé Health Science. This podcast represents opinions of host Anna Mohl and her guest on the show and does not reflect the opinion of Nestlé Health Science. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

This episode explores how to stay strong in our elder years in order to live a long, healthy, and happy life at every age. Our host Anna Mohl has a conversation with Professor Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas, Head of the Department of Geriatrics at Hospital Universitario de Getafe (Madrid) and Professor of Geriatrics at the Universidad Europea de Madrid about how to maintain independence as we age. Professor Rodriguez Mañas shares his research around healthy aging and how we can prepare our bodies through nutrition and physical activity.

This podcast is hosted by Nestlé Health Science. This podcast represents the opinions of host Anna and her guest on the show and does not reflect the opinion of Nestlé Health Science. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

On episode 5, our host Anna Mohl speaks with Dr Luc Van Loon, Professor of Physiology, Exercise and Nutrition at the Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University Medical Centre. In this episode, the two dive into the interesting and relatable topic of protein and the role it plays in the body. Their discussion will bring us insight into why our bodies need protein, how it contributes to our muscle tissue and protein intake based on age. All topics are based in Dr Van Loon's years of research.

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On part 2 of the Healthy Aging Series, our host Rick Jentis speaks with Bobby Brooke, Executive Director of The Clock Foundation and CEO & CTO of Intervene Immune. He asks the burning question of why people age differently and why we may feel a different age than we are chronologically. Their discussion will help us understand the difference between our biological clocks and our chronological clocks and how they affect the way we age, also further diving into the biomarkers of aging and how our immune system plays a role. Bobby Brooke provides insight into his interesting research on epigenetic clocks and how they are being used to help predict future illness to increase the chances of living a long and healthy life.

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Our host Anna Mohl speaks to Dr. Matt Henn, Ph.D, Chief Scientific Officer & Executive Vice President at Seres Therapeutics about understanding the microbiome. They’ll help us better understand how trillions of living organisms in our guts can affect everything from our digestion to our mood, to how we fight off infections. Dr. Henn also talks about Seres’ work to develop what could potentially be the first approved pharmaceutical treatment based on the microbiome, and he gives us a glimpse of what’s on the horizon for innovations in the field.

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Our host Anna Mohl will speak with Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, clinical attending physician at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research and Dr. Brian Vickery, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University and the founding Director of the Food Allergy Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta about how to detect and treat food allergies in adults and children, and the future of this field.

This podcast is hosted by Nestle Health Science. This podcast represents the opinions of host Anna and her guests on the show and do not reflect the opinion of Nestle Health Science. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.