Pushing The Limits

In this weeks episode of Pushing the Limits I interview the esteemed Associate Professor Edmund Leung. A gastro enterologist and surgeon. What you will learn in this episode: What is gastroenterology How the study of the microbiome intersects with the gastrointestinal surgery. How can we support the health of our digestive system The definitions of common ailments from IBD to Crohns to Coeliac A deep dive in Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and their impact on the health as a whole. Leaky gut, zonulin, Secretory IgA, SIBOT The impact of the gallbladder on the health of the gut The impact of the gut on mood and behavior  The function of Butyrate The differences between  a colonoscopy and a Colonography CT and the pros and cons Screening for cancer The pancreas and it's role  Our gut it the seat of much of our immune system and understanding your intestinal system and how to improve your health through this lens is crucial to anyone wanting to optimize their longevity and slow ageing. Bio  Associate Professor Edmund