Research has shown that the gut microbiome plays a critical role in our overall health, including the health and appearance of our skin.  In this episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay, founder of Young Goose is joined by Martha Carlin, a visionary thinker and trailblazer in the world of holistic health and gut health. Martha's pioneering research into the complex interplay between diet, gut health, and overall wellness has revolutionized our understanding of personal health and skin health. In this episode, we discuss the significant correlation between gut health and skin vitality, the crucial role of a balanced gut microbiome in overall wellness, and the importance of personalized health and beauty strategies for optimal gut and skin health. Martha Carlin is the founder of BiotiQuest. Driven by a deep love for people and the planet, she has emerged as a thought leader, innovator, and out-of-the-box problem-solver in the field of microbiome research. Martha's unique perspective connects the dots from soil to food to our guts and our brains, unraveling the complex web of connections that influence our health. What we discuss:  (0:00:09) - The significant role of gut health in systemic diseases like Parkinson's and its link to skin conditions, the concept of molecular mimicry and its connection to disease processes is explained (0:13:00) - The effects of specialized probiotic formulas on IBS, diabetes, and skin health, how a clinical trial shows improvements in insulin sensitivity and metabolic health, and the role of bacterial strains in gut health (0:19:26) - SugarShift, a product targeting metabolism and subclinical inflammation, especially for the keto community, the development of products for cardiovascular health, gut restoration, and sleep challenges, along with the use of the BioFlux model. (0:29:43) - The preventative health market's evolution, the role of antibiotic history in product choice, and the benefits of combining prebiotics with bacterial formulas (0:40:24) - The relationship between agriculture, environmental sustainability, and human health, with a focus on Ancient Organics Bioscience's soil formulations, and the impact of diet on gut health and skin (0:45:41) - Balancing vitamin D synthesis and skin protection, along with tips on reducing skin bruising and the importance of sunscreen, and the potential impact of oral senolytics on skin senescent cellshttps://biotiquest.com/ To learn more about Young Goose: Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare To learn more about Martha Carlin: BiotiQuest: https://biotiquest.com/ Ancient Organics Bioscience: https://www.ancientorganicsbio.com/shop/ Email: [email protected]