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Episode 27: Dr. Joseph Allen on Eye Health and Brain Function: The Role of Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Season 2, Ep. 27

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast


In this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph Allen, an eye health expert you may know from his YouTube channel Dr. Eye Health. 


About Our Guest:

Dr. Joseph Allen is a renowned eye health expert with a passion for educating people about the importance of eye health and its impact on overall wellbeing. He has dedicated his career to researching and promoting eye health, with a focus on the role of nutrition and lifestyle factors. Read his full bio here.


What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • The close connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and eye health
  • The benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation for overall eye health and vision quality & brain health and cognitive performance 
  • The importance of early detection and regular eye exams for children and adults


Episode Highlights:

00:05:00 - Dr. Allen shares his personal journey with eye health and the transformative impact contact lenses had on him

00:12:30 - The direct link between diet, lifestyle, and long-term eye health

00:25:00 - Dr. Allen explains the role of lutein and zeaxanthin in protecting the retina and improving vision quality


About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:


Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.


On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.


Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for. 


Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! 


As always, if you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE. 


Connect with Dr. Allen:

Website: https://doctoreyehealth.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/doctoreyehealth 


Connect with Keri on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife

Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/


Ready to Dive Deeper?


Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join Keri’s renown global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – you can get a behind the scenes look at the Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!


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  • 34. Episode 34: Discovering Longevity with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The Role of C15:0

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    Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this cutting-edge episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we’re so happy  to welcome Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson is the researcher who discovered the essential fatty acid, C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in over 90 years.About Our Guest:Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson is the CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics. In her time as CEO, Seraphina Therapeutics has been recognized for its extensive research and education on pentadecanoic acid (C15:0). Read her full bio here. What You'll Learn in This Episode:The difference between even-chain and odd-chain saturated fats, and why C15:0 is a healthy saturated fat..How C15:0 acts as an “armor” for cells—stabilizing cell membranes, reducing inflammation, and supporting longevity.What cellular fragility syndrome is and why 1 in 3 adults have it.Practical advice on integrating C15:0 into your diet and its potential health benefits.Episode Highlights:[2:30] Introduction to Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson and her career path from veterinarian to epidemiologist to founder of Fatty 15.[8:15] Key discovery of C15:0 and its unique benefits compared to other fatty acids.[15:45] Benefits of supplementing with C15:0, metabolic health, liver health, heart health, and improved energy levels.[23:20] Discussion on Fatty 15, a pure C15:0 supplement developed in collaboration with the US Navy.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper?Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!Are you referring your friends and making money at the same time yet?Help us grow the Nutritious Life Community! Grab your referral link here  and get a $300 reward when your referrals enroll in the Become a Nutrition Coach program.Connect with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson:IG: instagram.com/fatty15/Links Mentioned in the Episode:Fatty15 Supplement: www.fatty15.comConnect with Keri on social:Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficialInstagram: instagram.com/keriglassmanFacebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLifePinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_lifeWebsite: nutritiouslife.comBecome a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bncCopyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife