Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and Jame Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have a mind expanding discussion with neurosurgeon Dr Jack Kruse on how light may sculpt the microbiome and the implications for optimising your overall health today.   Bio:   Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is currently in private practice in the Gulf South.   As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. His popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors per month from countries like Australia, Germany, Russia, and Zambia (Africa).   Topics discussed:   Jack’s health crisis The book that inspired Jack’s journey https://www.amazon.com/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/0062515675   Obesity linked to blue light, sunlight and non native electromagnetic fields Unlearning to relearn POMC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proopiomelanocortin POMC and morning sunlight (sunrise to 10am) The Sphinx Depression and Dopamine Serotonin, Melatonin and the Gut Brain Axis Tryptophan, melatonin and Cytochrome C Melatonin and mitochondrial autophagy and apoptosis Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) impact on Gut and Brain Light sculpts the microbiome  Surfaces exposed to light: eye, skin and gut Leptin stimulus What is Melanopsin?  Bacteria and light Fritz Popp and Biophotons- extreme low frequency ultra violet light https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz-Albert_Popp Microbiome as a light intermediary Jeff Leech, Hazda Study https://youtu.be/tjLW_DaQ9qI The impact of human migration on the microbiome Bacteria and UV light NADH, Niacin and tryptophan The carbohydrate photon and Electron link via the Einstein’s photo electric effect Eye, skin and gut yolking Gut metabolite Methane: the hydrogen store Hydrogen Sulphide: gasotransmitter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaseous_signaling_molecules#Sulfur_dioxide Nitric Oxide and electron chain transport Red light and ATPase Calorie restriction and sunlight Sulfation:  Mission microbiome Sulfation of blood and cholesterol Red light and the gut microbiome Methionine Cycle and heavy metals Riboflavin (B2) and Sulfation Blue light and the microbiome Sculpting the microbiome with sunlight The Epi Paleo Rx https://www.amazon.com/Epi-paleo-Rx-Prescription-Disease-Reversal-ebook/dp/B00BIUAZUQ Diet and light Photobiomodulation Tina Kuru Jeff Leech’s new study Jack’s No 1 Gut health recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Light-shaping-life-Biophotons-medicine/dp/9081884328     Brought to you by:   Nourishme Organics- Gut Health Super Store- Shine from the Inside   Shop Gut Health and Fermentation- 10% off using code:  jack   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/beginner-recommendations-start-here     Allele Microbiome- Gut Microbiome and Deuterium Testing   Microbiome Stool testing (10% off Gut Explorer Pro Kit using code: gutlove)    https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/gut-microbiome-analysis   Deuterium Testing (10% off Deuterium Explorer Kit using code: deuterium)   https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/deuterium-explorer     Connect with Dr Jack Kruse   Website- https://jackkruse.com/    Connect with Kriben Govender:    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kribengee/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kribengovender/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Mito Wellness Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/   Download links                 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:   1) Please subscribe on Itunes and leave a positive review