4 food groups to lower inflammation, support your immune system and help you age well | Dr Jeffrey Bland
The Doctor's Kitchen PodcastShow Notes
Every time you sit down to eat, you’re giving your body information.
Compounds in your food act as signals that influence your gut microbes, immune response and even the expression of your genes.
That’s the idea we explore today with biochemist Dr Jeffrey Bland, widely known as the father of functional medicine. He co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine and wrote The Disease Delusion, one of my all-time favourite books!
We bring the research back to your kitchen with four food priorities for gut health, immune resilience and healthy ageing: polyphenols, fibre, healthy fats and fermented foods. Plus, why we all need to eat more bitter foods!
In this episode: How food can influence gene expression The link between immune health, metabolism and ageing Polyphenol-rich foods and why variety matters Fibre and fermented foods for gut health Omega-3s, olive oil and inflammation Fish versus fish oil supplements Bitter foods and how they may help regulate appetite
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Dr Jeffrey Bland’s new book ’The Nourished Gene’ releases on April 27, 2027 and is available for preorder now at https://jeffreybland.com/
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