Exotic Fruit Meets Pharma: Discover the Science of Nutraceuticals | Science Genies with Tim Mak

24/04/2025 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

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Episode Synopsis

Can the future of brain health start in your gut—and grow on a tree?In this episode of Science Genies, microbiologist and Trilliome co-founder Tim Mak joins Alicia Joan to explore the science of nutraceuticals—plant-powered compounds designed to support your gut microbiome and beyond.🎧 What you’ll learn:• What nutraceuticals are (and how they differ from supplements)• How food, microbes, and mental health are deeply connected• Why natural compounds like polyphenols and prebiotics matter• How Trilliome is using fruits + science to support gut-brain wellnessFrom the lab to your lunchbox—this episode makes science snackable.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share if you learned something new!📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UCfzR3q_jumXvZ-8jVBY3wMw ⁠📲 Follow on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sciencegenies/⁠🎙️ Want to share your research or story on the podcast? Visit ⁠⁠sciencegenies.com⁠ ⁠to apply as a guest!

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