Episode 273: Martha Carlin

Episode 273: Martha Carlin

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes October 29, 2025 Duration: 56:37

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A "citizen scientist" driven by personal discovery, Martha turned her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis into a mission to explore the gut-brain connection and uncover how microbes influence human health. Through BiotiQuest, she's bridging the gap between cutting-edge microbiome research and real-world solutions that empower people to take charge of their health from the inside out.

 

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:45) Why the microbiome is an key aspect of health
  • (12:10) Cholesterol and Lipopolysaccharides
  • (16:32) Changes in the gut microbiome in an anaerobic state
  • (21:00) Carnivore and the microbiome
  • (26:13) The gut-brain connection
  • (38:11) Emulsifiers and immune-suppression
  • (42:56) Stress, antibiotics, and gut health
  • (48:12) Ideal immunity
  • (50:15) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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