World-Leading Gut Scientist: The New Food Rules For Mood, Brain Health & A Healthier Gut | Doctor Tim Spector

Doctor Tim Spector is one of the world's leading scientists in nutrition, gut health, and its relationship with the brain and overall health.
He is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of Department at King's College London, has published more than 900 scientific papers, is one of the world's most cited scientists, co-founded ZOE and is the bestselling author of multiple books on nutrition and health.
Now, Tim returns to Thriving Minds to explore what the latest science tells us about the relationship between food, our gut and our brain.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why the food you eat affects the signals reaching your brain
• How your gut and immune system influence mood and mental health
• Why antibiotics can disrupt your gut microbiome for months or years, and when taking them is actually necessary
• Why protein, calorie counting and most supplements remain overhyped, and what matters more for long-term health
• The foods and supplements that actually can improve your gut and support your brain
• Why Dr Spector Tim has changed his mind on nutritional advice including vitamin D, and why changing your beliefs when the evidence changes is fundamental to good science
We also explore sleep, exercise, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, inflammation, children's nutrition and why looking healthy does not necessarily mean being healthy.
But this conversation is also deeply personal.
Dr Spector opens up about his mother's dementia and how watching her no longer recognise him has intensified his determination to understand what we can do earlier in life to protect our future health.
After decades studying genetics, ageing and disease, his message has become increasingly simple:
The food choices we make every day shape far more than our weight.
They shape our body, our mood and our brain.
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