Your gut microbiome - the trillions of microorganisms living in your digestive system - influences far more than digestion. Research increasingly shows it plays a central role in immune regulation, metabolism, mental health and the gut-brain connection, inflammation and chronic disease, and even longevity. Most people still don't understand how the microbiome actually affects their health, or what they can realistically do to support it. This conversation changes that.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- -What the gut microbiome actually is and how it develops
- -The gut-immunity link and the gut-brain axis
- -How microbiome diversity affects metabolism and energy
- -What science actually says about probiotics, nutrition and lifestyle
- -Practical strategies to support your gut today
THE SPEAKERS
Ana Santos Almeida, PhD
Microbiologist & Immunologist, Assistant Professor at FMUL, Principal Investigator at Gulbenkian Institute
Researches how gut and tumour microbiomes shape inflammation, cancer and human health. Leads microbiome-based diagnostics and precision oncology projects at the Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM). Her work also explores the impact of the gut microbiome on menopause and women's ageing.
Dr. Luísa Batista
Medical Director, TejoMed - Family Medicine & Preventive Care
Specialist in preventive medicine and personalised care. Works closely with patients to translate complex medical science into actionable health strategies.
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