Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist and Gut Health Advocate. He is the founder of Gut Health Superstore, Nourishme Organics. He had a seemingly happy life which came crashing down. He was bullied in the workplace, his marriage collapsed, he lost his job and found himself alone in an apartment ready to end his life. Kriben soldiered on, and discovered the impact of gut health on overall health. His purpose is to share the importance of gut health in addressing many different health issues. In this show, Kriben explores how you can improve your health and wellbeing by focusing on your gut.
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Is Earth's Weakening Magnetic Field Making Us Sick? | Dr Jack Kruse
Season 1 · Episode 75
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Duration 01:19:33
Why are fit, healthy people with "perfect" diets developing early-onset cancers?
Neurosurgeon Dr Jack Kruse returns to the Gut Health Gurus Podcast to share his view that the answer lies not in food, but in the engine: your mitochondria, and the environment they run in. Host Kriben Govender (food scientist and nutritionist) opens up about his own stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis, and asks Dr Kruse why he believes Earth's shifting magnetic field, light, deuterium and oxygen's spin state shape mitochondrial and microbiome health — and what that could mean for people living in Australia.
In this episode:
- Why Dr Kruse says "stop blaming food, start blaming the engine"
- His theory on the magnetic field, agonic lines and disease in Australia
- Electron tunnelling, Marcus inversion and the vitamin D receptor - Singlet vs triplet oxygen, biophotons and the gut microbiome
- The microbiome as a deuterium gatekeeper
- Evolution, the Cambrian explosion and magnetism
- Why he discusses carbonated water, CO2 and cardiolipin
- "You can't get well in the environment you got sick in"
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro: Dr Jack Kruse returns
01:00 "Stop blaming food, start blaming the engine"
04:50 Kriben's stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis
06:00 Why early-onset cancers are rising: the magnetic field theory
07:30 How mitochondria work: electron tunnelling & Marcus inversion
11:00 The vitamin D receptor as a "safety switch" 12:00 EMF, artificial light & indoor living
13:00 Spike protein & additive risk factors 14:15 Fasting, one meal a day & calorie restriction
16:00 Pole movement & the Carrington event 17:30 The Southern Ocean & Australian seafood
20:00 Global expedition: the South Atlantic Anomaly
22:00 El Salvador, volcanoes & Pacific Ocean findings
27:00 10% shield loss & the Laschamp event 29:30 Ancient civilisations & deuterium
33:00 Pole flips, ECDO theory & space weather
37:00 The microbiome as a deuterium gatekeeper
38:00 Spike assays & the body's "vortexes" 40:00 Biophysics vs biochemistry: singlet vs triplet oxygen
42:30 How bacteria & mitochondria communicate 43:00 The Cambrian explosion & magnetism
47:00 Should you leave Melbourne? 49:00 North vs south pole magnetic experiments (Becker)
50:30 Haplotypes & where you thrive 53:00 Bali & geopolitics 54:00 What Dr Kruse saw on a world cruise
56:00 Remembering Jason Bawden-Smith 57:00 What about people who didn't take the vaccine?
59:50 Is spike protein transmissible?
1:01:30 "You can't get well in the environment you got sick in"
The Secret History of Fermented Foods & Gut Health | Prof. Ken Albala
Season 1 · Episode 74
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 49:16
In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender sits down with renowned food historian and author Professor Ken Albala (author of The World Atlas of Fermenting).
Together, they dive deep into the fascinating history of dietary theories, ancient humoral physiology, and how humanity has fermented foods across millennia. Prof. Albala also shares critical insights on why mass-produced supermarket probiotics miss the mark, the cultural significance of wild fermentation, and why feeding your microbiome whole plant diversity matters more than any pill.
Watch the full episode to discover rare traditional ferments like Greenland's Kiviaq, Nigeria's Iru, and Turkey's Şalgam Suyu, as well as the real origins of Kefir!
Timestamps / Video Chapters
[00:00] – Introduction to Prof. Ken Albala
[01:38] – What is Renaissance Dietary Theory? (The 4 Humors Explained)
[05:40] – Parallels with Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine
[09:25] – What Can Modern Nutrition Learn from Food History?
[14:15] – The Flaws of the Modern "Calorie as Fuel" Model
[16:13] – How Ancient Cultures Understood Fermentation & Microbes
[35:10] – The Problem with Commercialising Traditional Ferments (Iru & Natto)
[38:35] – The Truth About Commercial vs Home-Made Kefir
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Quantum Biology of Light & Fascia: Gut Health, Collagen & Mitochondria with Dr. Catherine Clinton
Season 1 · Episode 73
Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 39:10
Discover the emerging science of quantum biology and how light, water, and connective tissue regulate human health from the inside out. In this episode, naturopathic physician Dr. Catherine Clinton joins the show to explore how frequencies of light—from morning blue light and soothing red rays to invisible infrared—directly charge our cells and influence circadian rhythms.
Move beyond purely chemical and dietary models of health and learn how our body operates as an intelligent, interconnected network. Dr. Clinton explains the hidden role of fascia as a piezoelectric, liquid-crystalline communication system powered by structured water and infrared energy. Learn how light exposure impacts gut lining turnover, the gut microbiome, skin aging, and mitochondrial ATP production.
What You'll Learn: The Electromagnetic Spectrum & Cellular Signaling: How visible colors, UV, and infrared light interact with retinal photoreceptors and skin chromophores.
Circadian Entrainment for Gut & Hormone Health: Why morning natural light initiates cortisol and metabolic cascades, and why artificial night light disrupts melatonin and enterocyte renewal.
Red Light & Collagen Synthesis: How red and near-infrared wavelengths stimulate fibroblast mitochondria in the fascia to support wound healing and smooth fine lines.
Fascia as a Quantum Conduction Network: The science of collagen nanotubes, piezoelectric charges, and Dr. Gerald Pollack's research on structured water acting as a biological battery.
Practical Mitochondrial Care: Accessible protocols including hydration, gentle stretching, sauna, red light application to the abdomen, and mindful intention.
Timestamps & Chapters
[00:00] – Start
[00:04] – Introduction: The physiological and psychological impact of colors
[02:09] – The electromagnetic spectrum: Ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared
[04:10] – Morning sunlight, circadian rhythms, and setting your cortisol cycle
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My Toughest Battle Yet: Confronting Stage 4 Colon Cancer | A Personal Update from Kriben Govender
Season 1 · Episode 72
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 01:00:25
In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Kriben Govender (Founder of Nourishme Organics and host of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast) returns to the studio to share a significant life update. After a period of absence from social media and podcasting, Kriben reveals the "curveball" he was thrown in August 2025: a diagnosis of Stage 4 Colon Cancer [13:27]. Despite being a pillar of health and a leader in the gut health space, Kriben details his shocking journey from noticing early symptoms to discovering a 6cm tumour that had metastasised to his liver and lungs [17:19]. In this episode, Kriben and James discuss: The Diagnosis: The early signs Kriben initially overlooked and the harrowing moment he received his Stage 4 prognosis [14:20]. The Root Causes: Kriben's theories on how extreme stress [22:01] and gut dysbiosis [24:04] may have allowed the disease to take hold. The Global Search for Healing: Why Kriben chose to seek unconventional and targeted treatments in Germany, including dendritic cell vaccines [32:05] and trans-arterial chemo embolisation [28:56]. The Power of the Microbiome: The incredible story of how a faecal transplant from his wife [37:15] and specific dietary shifts led to a dramatic shrinkage of his tumours. A Message of Hope: How Kriben's tumours have shrunk from 6cm to approximately 1cm [45:08], and his mission to inspire others to become active participants in their own health journey [41:40]. Kriben shares his current state of remission, the importance of a positive mindset (the "placebo effect" of the mind) [52:13], and his commitment to returning to full health while continuing to support the Nourishme Organics community.
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How Thoughts, Sound & Emotions Heal the Body (Autoimmunity & Gut Health) with Dr Catherine Clinton
Season 1 · Episode 71
Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 39:37
In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, Kriben Govender sits down with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician and expert in Quantum Biology.
Dr. Clinton shares her powerful personal story of being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Lyme Disease during medical school—and how this health crisis led her to discover the profound link between our thoughts, emotions, and biology (Psychoneuroimmunology). We dive deep into the science of Quantum Biology, exploring how sound (phonons), light (photons), and electrons impact our health. Dr. Clinton explains the fascinating research behind sound healing, including how low-frequency sounds can repair red blood cells and oxygenate the body. We also discuss practical strategies for nervous system regulation, the healing power of expressing "negative" emotions like anger, and why simple practices like humming and toning can be revolutionary for your health.
In this episode, we cover:
[00:00] Introduction to Dr. Catherine Clinton and her background.
[01:34] The "straw that broke the camel's back": Dr. Clinton's autoimmune diagnosis in medical school.
[03:09] What is Psychoneuroimmunology? Understanding the mind-body connection. [04:19] The positive feedback loop of stress, inflammation, and immunity.
[07:32] Steps to healing: Diet, short-term interventions, and natural anti-inflammatories.
[10:01] Why observing your thoughts is the first step to healing (you don't need to be a Zen master!).
[16:33] Practical tools for nervous system regulation: Qigong, shaking, and chanting. [20:18] The healing power of safely expressing anger and grief.
[24:47] Quantum Biology Explained: Electrons, Photons, and Phonons.
[25:55] The Science of Sound: How sound affects cell membranes and red blood cells. [28:17] How humming/toning boosts Nitric Oxide and oxygenation.
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Dr. Emeran Mayer on the Gut-Brain Connection: Psychology, Mental Well-being & Diet
Season 1 · Episode 70
Saturday, December 6, 2025 • Duration 01:06:55
In this insightful interview, Dr. Emeran Mayer, a renowned expert in the gut-brain axis, discusses the profound impact of gut health on our psychological and mental well-being.
Learn about the latest scientific discoveries connecting your gut microbiome to your brain and how modern agriculture, diet, and environmental factors play a crucial role.
Topics Covered
Start (00:00)
Dr. Mayer's Background (01:36)
Cutting-Edge Discoveries in Gut-Brain Connection (04:12)
Impact of Modern Agriculture on Gut Health (07:18)
The Role of GMOs and Glyphosate (12:28)
Microplastics and Potential Microbial Solutions (17:48)
Soil-Grown vs. Hydroponic Foods (22:05)
Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture (27:19)
Understanding Bovar (27:42)
The Power of Polyphenols for Gut and Brain Health (34:54)
The Importance of Diet for Gut-Brain Health (01:04:18)
Learn more about the fascinating link between your gut and your mind in this engaging discussion with a leading expert in the field.
About Dr Emeran Mayer: Dr. Emeran Mayer is a distinguished professor in the departments of medicine, physiology, psychiatry, and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also the director of the Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health within UCLA's division of digestive diseases and the executive director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience. Furthermore, he co-directs the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. Dr. Mayer is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with over 35 years of experience studying the clinical and neurobiological interactions between the digestive and nervous systems in both healthy and diseased states. His research has been consistently supported by the National Institutes of Health. He is also an accomplished author, having written "The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health." He has published over 320 peer-reviewed scientific articles and numerous book chapters and reviews. Dr. Mayer's research interests include the neurobiology of visceral pain and stress, and he is involved in translational studies in these areas. He also investigates probiotic therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
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The Power of L reuteri for Skin and Gut Health with Dr William Davis
Season 1 · Episode 69
Friday, March 14, 2025 • Duration 59:52
In this episode, Dr. William Davis delves into the fascinating world of L. Reuteri and its impact on skin health, gut and overall well-being. Learn about the potential benefits of this probiotic strain and its connection to gut health.
Topics Covered :
L. Reuteri and its Benefits:
Loss in Modern Populations: Dr. William Davis highlights that Lactobacillus reuteri is largely absent in modern people due to antibiotic overuse, unlike in indigenous populations and wild mammals [ 01:16 ].
Initial Benefits: Restoration of L. reuteri can lead to youthful musculature, increased oxytocin (enhancing love and affection), improved libido, and better social behavior [ 02:07 ].
A clinical trial with 25 women showed a 15% increase in dermal layer thickness using L. reuteri with marine collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, and astaxanthin [ 03:33 ].
Participants experienced more moisture and reduced wrinkle depth [ 05:19 ].
Body Composition: The same trial unexpectedly showed significant waist circumference reduction, suggesting a targeting of abdominal fat and restoration of youthful muscle [ 05:31 ].
Comparison to GLP-1 Agonists: Dr. Davis contrasts the benefits of L. reuteri with the drawbacks of drugs like Wegovy, which can lead to muscle loss and worsened health upon cessation [ 06:30 ].
Strain Specifics: Dr. Davis mentions using a specific strain, L. reuteri LRDR, in his clinical trials, chosen for its effects in animals and humans [ ].
Mechanisms of Action: Other Beneficial Bacteria and Practices: Prebiotics: Wheat: Microbiome Research: Future Directions: Resources: One Thing for Gut Health Today: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review - Click this link - 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: 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube 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.
Kiran Krishnan: Gut Health Secrets for a Stronger Immune System & Better Skin
Season 1 · Episode 68
Sunday, February 2, 2025 • Duration 01:25:09
In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kiran Krishnan, a renowned expert in the field of microbiome research. Kiran shares his insights on a wide range of topics, including the interaction between the microbiome and immune system, the impact of antibiotics on gut health, the gut-brain interaction, and the connection between gut health and skin health.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 - Who is Kiran Krishnan?
04:20 - How does the microbiome and immune system interact?
14:52 - How does the microbiome identify friend and foe?
17:13 - Is it better to expel phlegm or swallow?
19:47 - Training the immune system
26:01 - The effect of taking an antibiotic to treat infection.
33:00 - Strategies to counter the negative impacts of antibiotics
36:30 - The impact of antiobiotics on people around you
39:45 - The Gut Brain Interaction and Psychobiotics
51:55 - Psychobiotics and Sleep
55:02 - Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain and Leaky Skin
57:48 - Rate of Skin Ageing as a predicator for chronic disease
1:04:02 - Cutibacterium acnes and Acne
1:07:28 - Siv Biome, Serene Skin and Gut Skin Axis
1:13:28 - H.pylori, Cancer, Pyloguard L reuteri Postbiotic
1:19:31 - Kiran's top gut and skin health tips
About Dr Kiran Krishnan:
Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry for the past 17 years. His early work involved hands-on Research and Development in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa.
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Dr William Li on Food, Heart Health and the Microbiome
Season 1 · Episode 67
Sunday, November 3, 2024 • Duration 01:01:52
In this fascinating episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, interviews medical doctor and vascular biologist, Dr William Li on how to have a healthy heart, circulatory system and much more.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 - Who is Dr William Li
03:06 - Why do we die from heart disease?
08:22 - How do we prevent heart disease?
15:00 - Current medical paradigm for heart disease?
21:36 - What is APOE?
25:32 - Dietary recommendations to prevent heart disease
31:32 - Dietary Supplements for heart health
36:15 - Statins and the microbiome
38:25 - Food as Medicine or Poison
42:54 - What are Plant Sterols
46:20- Tips to Handle Erectile Dysfunction
53:10 - Oral Microbiome
56:34 - How Viagra was discovered
59:10 - Dr Li's top Gut Health tip
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complex world of the gut - heart axis, the science behind it, and practical approaches to improving heart health issues.
About Dr William Li:
Dr. William Li is a renowned physician, scientist, and author, recognized for his pioneering work in angiogenesis—the process through which the body forms new blood vessels—and its implications for treating various diseases. He serves as the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, a nonprofit organization he co-founded in 1994 to advance angiogenesis-based medicine, diet, and lifestyle interventions.
About Kriben Govender:
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Dr Amine Zorgani on Achieving Optimal Skin and Mental Health
Season 1 · Episode 66
Friday, August 23, 2024 • Duration 54:01
In this part 2 conversation of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, continues the interview with Dr Amine Zorgani a seasoned microbiome expert. They explore many interesting topics including optimising the skin microbiome for great skin and how to optimise gut neurotransmitters to improve mental health.
Topics Discussed:
00:00 - Skin Microbiome Health for Optimal Ageing
12:57 - Gut Skin Axis
16:56 - Going back to Nature
20:01 - Novel Products for Skin Health
24:57 - How does the gut affect the brain?
32:16 - Gut Brain Axis Mechanisms of Action
40:20 - Tryptophan and Milk Kefir
42:00 - Serotonin and GABA
44:55 - Microbiome Personalised Medicine
49:02 - Women's Health
51:60 - Amines top Gut Health Tip
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:
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[41:05] – The Modern Revival of Artisanal & Craft Foods [
45:54] – Ken Albala's #1 Tip for Gut Health
[46:55] – Where to Find Ken Albala's Work & Daily Ferments
[34:27] Frequencies and the importance of "sound diversity" for health.
About Dr Catherine Clinton:
Dr. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician, author, and researcher specialising in gut health, autoimmunity, and psychoneuroimmunology. After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease during medical school, she dedicated her career to uncovering the foundational environmental factors that drive cellular healing.
She is a leading voice in the field of quantum biology, exploring how our health is shaped by subatomic interactions with the natural world—including sunlight, grounding, and the "fourth phase" of structured water. As the founder of the Quantum Biology Health Institute, Dr. Clinton bridges the gap between complex biophysics and practical wellness, teaching how to optimize mitochondrial function and the "internal terrain" through alignment with circadian rhythms.
Dr. Clinton is the author of Optimize: A Groundbreaking 7-Step Plan to Health and Longevity Through Quantum Biology (2026) and the founder of Well Future, a company focused on food-based supplements for pediatric immune and gut support. She is a frequent speaker at global health summits and a contributor to peer-reviewed research on the intersection of the microbiome and environmental medicine.
About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food and Nutrition Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being.
About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food and Nutrition Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being.
Dosage: Emerging evidence suggests that dosage matters, with higher doses potentially yielding better results [ 11:33 ].
Endotoxemia Reduction:L. reuteri helps reduce endotoxemia (bacterial breakdown products in the bloodstream), which is linked to various health issues like increased blood glucose, abdominal fat, and inflammation [ 13:39 ].
Oxytocin and Cortisol:L. reuteri increases oxytocin, suppressing appetite, and reduces cortisol levels, which are linked to abdominal fat accumulation [ 16:54 ].
Bacillus subtilis: Dr. Davis discusses using Bacillus subtilis to make sparkling juices, utilizing the DE111 strain for CO2 production [ 19:01 ].
Saccharomyces boulardii: Recommended for minimizing gastrointestinal microbiome disruption when taking antibiotics [ 20:51 ].
Lactobacillus crispatus: Crucial for female reproductive health, reducing miscarriage risk, premature delivery, and improving vaginal health [ 22:25 ]. It can be obtained through products like Gero Fem Dophilus Advanced or by making yogurt [ 24:38 ].
Role: Prebiotics feed beneficial microbes, leading to the production of metabolites like butyric acid [ 27:38 ].
Butyric Acid: Improves sleep, lowers blood pressure and sugar, reduces inflammation, and acidifies the skin, discouraging pathogens [ 28:19 ].
Types: Inulin and fructooligosaccharides are widely metabolized, but other options include galactooligosaccharides, xylooligosaccharides, and polysaccharides [ 33:51 ].
Hyaluronic acid: It is a fiber sourced from animals that blooms butyric acid producing species [ 34:35 ]
Modern Wheat Issues: Dr. Davis reiterates the problems with modern high-yield semi-dwarf wheat, including glyphosate exposure [ 37:11 ].
Differences in Wheat: The type of gliadin protein in wheat varies, affecting gastrointestinal tolerance [ 40:01 ].
Harmful Components: Amylopectin A, wheat germ agglutinin, and phytates contribute to heart disease risk, gastrointestinal toxicity, and mineral binding, respectively [ 40:23 ].
Sourdough: Fermentation reduces some harmful components but doesn't eliminate them [ 43:12 ].
SIBO: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is common, and correcting it can be achieved by restoring lost microbes, especially those that colonize the small intestine [ 45:43 ].
Microbe Interactions: Microbes interact with each other, and understanding these interactions is crucial [ 51:10 ].
Oxytocin Release: Further research is needed to understand how L. reuteri causes oxytocin release and its potential to address social isolation and narcissistic behavior [ 52:48 ].
Shape and Body Composition: Focusing on targeting abdominal visceral fat and restoring muscle, rather than just weight loss [ 54:18 ].
Books: "Super Gut," "Wheat Belly" (revised and expanded), and cookbooks [ 55:53 ].
Include fermented foods like Bacillus subtilis sparkling juice or sauerkraut [ 56:51 ].
This video explores the potential of L. Reuteri for improving skin health and overall wellness by focusing on gut health. Dr. Davis provides insights into how this probiotic strain may contribute to a healthier you.
About Dr William Davis:
Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and author known for advocating for low-carbohydrate diets and against "modern wheat." 1 He is based in Milwaukee and has written multiple health books, including the NY Times bestseller "Wheat Belly" and "Undoctored." 2 Dr. Davis has been raising awareness about the potential health concerns related to gluten, wheat, and processed foods for over 20 years. He emphasizes diet and lifestyle changes for preventing cardiovascular disease, rather than relying solely on medication. His views have been featured in major media outlets such as The Dr. Oz Show and The New York Times. 3 Dr. Davis is also the founder of the Undoctored website and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Realize Therapeutics, a company focused on microbiome research.
About Kriben Govender:
Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.
Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.
Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist, Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, science and well-being.
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.
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