Food For Thought - The gut microbiome and Dementia with Dr Alan Desmond

In this show staff blogger Dr Sam Moxon returns to host another podcast on the theme of ‘Food for Thought’ interviewing people who can shed light on the links between food and brain health.
In this episode, he talks with author and Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Alan Desmond, discussing the links between the gut microbiome and dementia. Can the billions of bacteria that occupy your gut really have an impact on your brain? They explore the gut microbiome, why it's important, and delved into some of the recent scientific breakthroughs of how changes in the bacteria of your gut can possibly directly cause the progression of dementia.
Dr Alan Desmond is a Consultant Gastroenterologist. Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, he completed his specialist training in Cork, Dublin and Oxford. He has years of experience in diagnosing and treating patients with digestive problems; including coeliac disease, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr Alan really enjoys cooking and eating a varied, whole food, plant-based diet - and it is this passion that led him to write the book “The Plant Based Diet Revolution”. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, and founding advisory board member for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a Charitable Organisation that works to improve education and awareness of the benefits of a healthy plant-based diet.
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The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of Dementia Researcher, or our funders, the show does not endorse one particular diet over another and strongly recommends you consult your healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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[@phineasjamwell1079]

Fantastic - really exceptional - thank you

[@16Elless]

I never liked peanut butter & I can take or leave Marmite but when I tried Marmite peanut butter, I’m converted!!

[@kunverjihirani276]

Good video 👍🏼

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Hi Dr Desmond, i listened to all your podcasts you Fantastic about the gut information.But from Auckland New Zealand, down under remember us Kiwi's🥝

[@DementiaResearcher]

Thanks for sharing!

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

I am trying to get fit i wish i looked good 😊

[@merrycontrary3520]

A whole food plant-based diet is the way to do it. Good luck!

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Alzheimer/Dementia people cannot TASTE SAM

[@DementiaResearcher]

Hi Leonie, actually Alzheimer's Disease effects everyone differently, complete loss of sense of taste may effects some people but not others. What is very common are changes in the sense of state, and experiencing flavours differently, and this can results in new habits and adoption of new food preferences. A common one we hear of is stopping enjoying cups of tea or no longer wanting sugar in coffee.