What if ultra-processed food is affecting more than your weight?
In Episode 301 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore emerging research on how ultra-processed foods may influence attention, focus, mood, cognition, and brain health, even in people who appear healthy and lean.
They also examine the connection between the gut microbiome and the autistic brain, what may deplete beneficial bacteria, and why rebuilding gut health requires more than simply taking a probiotic.
The conversation expands into commonly misunderstood health topics, including sunlight exposure, yoga and Pilates for longevity, controversial vaccine research, and the potential benefits of creatine for muscles, energy, mood, and cognitive health.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
● Parents concerned about processed foods and childhood brain health
● Anyone struggling with poor focus, low motivation, or brain fog
● People interested in the connection between gut and brain health
● Adults looking for practical ways to support longevity
● Anyone curious about sunlight, creatine, and emerging health research
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 02:03 – Welcome to Episode 301 and Today's Health Topics
02:03 - 11:51 – What Ultra-Processed Food May Be Doing to Your Brain
11:52 - 21:30 – Autism, Beneficial Bacteria and the Gut-Brain Connection
21:36 - 31:25 – Is Avoiding the Sun More Dangerous Than We Think?
31:25 - 41:14 – Can Yoga and Pilates Help You Live Longer?
41:15 - 52:42 – Examining the Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Analysis
52:43 - 55:15 – Why Creatine Is No Longer Just for Bodybuilders
55:15 - 58:46 – Creatine, Cellular Energy and Cognitive Health
58:46 - 1:00:19 – How Much Creatine Should You Take?
1:00:19 - 1:04:41 – Creatine Marketing Claims, Forms and a Morning Routine
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
● How ultra-processed foods may affect focus, mood, cognition, and brain health
● Why gut bacteria may influence immune signaling and the brain
● What may deplete beneficial bacteria and why gut restoration takes time
● What research suggests about sunlight, yoga, Pilates, and longevity
● Why creatine may support muscles, energy, mood, and cognitive function
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Discussions involving autism, vaccines, supplements, sunlight, and gut health include emerging or debated research. Association does not prove causation. Speak with an appropriate licensed healthcare professional before changing medications, vaccinations, supplements, sun-protection practices, or a child's care plan.
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