Dr Ken Mcgrath on The Microbiome and Sports Performance

Dr Ken Mcgrath on The Microbiome and Sports Performance

Author: Kriben Govender January 28, 2021 Duration: 37:21
A ground breaking discussion with Dr Ken McGrath from Microba on how to optimise your microbiome, histamine, microbiome enhancement for sport performance and much more.
 
 
Bio: 
 
Dr Ken McGrath is a specialist in molecular genomics and the clinical application of innovative technology to healthcare and partner products. With a background in molecular genomics and more than 14 years' experience across lab management, operations management of genomics services, customer service and project management, Dr McGrath is well-placed to lead the Platform Services team. He brings his expertise in analysis and service to international partnerships applying Microba's proprietary analysis platform to new products. Dr McGrath is also a key education provider for healthcare practitioners in the use of the company's gut microbiome reports and the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease states and providing partners with education content to suit their needs. He has been a member of several international microbiome research projects, including monitoring antibiotic resistance through the Australian OUTBREAK initiative and US-based MetaSUB projects.
 
 
Topics discussed:
 
  • Ken origin story
  • What is the Soil Microbiome ?
  • How microbes impact plants
  • Mycorrhizal Fungals
  • Jock Leys on Mycorrhizal Fungi
  • Gardening
  • Diversity of Plant Foods in the Diet
  • How to increase plant food diversity
  • Nature and Mental Health
  • Probiotics and Colonisation of the Gut
  • Lactobacillus are Transient
  • Why it is important to consume Fermented Foods
  • The Benefits of Dead Bacteria
  • Why is Histamine?
  • Histamine Reactions
  • Histamine Receptors and Sensitivity
  • Histamine producing bacteria
  • How to establish that you are histamine intolerant
  • IBD, IBS ,Crohns Colitis detection
  • The future of Metagenomic Sequencing
  • Microbiome Testing and Sports Science
  • Individualised Sport Science and Nutrition
  • Microbiome, Lung Capacity and Endurance
  • The Importance of Short Chain Fatty Acids
  • LPS
  • Marathon runners and Veillonella atypica
  • Sports Probiotics
  • Gut Microbiome Doping
  • Microbiome and Weight Loss
  • Akkermansia muciniphila
  • Prebiotics
  • Working with a Microbiome Practitioner 
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Kriben Govender's journey is a testament to how personal crisis can lead to profound discovery. After a period where his life unraveled through professional bullying, personal loss, and deep isolation, he found a lifeline not in abstract concepts, but in the very real science of the microbiome. As a Food Scientist and founder of Nourishme Organics, Kriben now channels that hard-won perspective into The Gut Health Gurus Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond dry dietary advice to explore the tangible connections between our digestive system and everything from mental resilience to physical fitness. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking how nurturing gut health can fundamentally alter one's wellbeing. You'll hear from a range of voices-scientists, practitioners, and people with lived experience-all grounded in Kriben's own understanding that true health often starts from within. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your body. Tune in for a podcast that blends evidence-based nutrition with the very human stories behind the science, offering a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health from the inside out.
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