Nearly 12 million people are living with Parkinson's disease worldwide, and it's the fastest-growing neurological disorder on the planet. By 2050, that number is expected to more than double to 25 million cases.
Researchers are still racing to understand what actually triggers the disease long before a diagnosis ever happens. Shaina Cahill thinks the answer might start somewhere nobody's looking, and that's the gut.
Years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, most patients already show the same GI issues, and she believes that's not a coincidence but an early warning sign we've been ignoring. Find out all that and much more in this episode.
"About 70% of your immune system comes from your gut." ~ Shaina Cahill
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Resources Mentioned
Biome Breakthroughs (Novel Biome's podcast): https://novelbiome.com/podcast
About Shaina Cahill
Dr. Shaina Cahill is the Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome, a company specializing in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). She holds a master's and a PhD in neuroscience, the latter from the University of British Columbia, with research focused on memory, aging, and the neurological role of feeding hormones. With a decade of experience in the field, she works with physicians, researchers, and practitioners to advance the evidence-based use of FMT across gastrointestinal, neurological, immune, and longevity-related conditions. She also co-hosts Novel Biome's podcast, Buying Breakthroughs, where she and the company's CEO discuss emerging science in the gut health space.
Connect with Shaina Cahill
Website: https://novelbiome.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainacahill/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novel_biome/
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