Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport, has significant health benefits for gut health, fatty liver disease and overall well-being. In this episode, Robert Strommen, who is owner of the Suncoast Pelicans, a professional pickleball team, discusses how the sport's social interaction and physical activity contribute to improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and enhanced mental health. Additionally, pickleball aligns with the principles of longevity, making it a holistic approach to well-being.

This episode is brought to you by Mindray and Aegle Medical, manufacturer and distributor of the Hepatus-series platform, which is a NexGen vibration-controlled elastography technology used to stage and monitor liver disease.

In this episode of the Innovation series, Dr. Bryan Curtin introduces Dr. Parikh to the Vibrant System, a FDA-cleared, drug-free platform that sends out micro-vibrations through your colon. Dr. Curtin explains its function, activation, patient selection, and treatment schedule. They also discuss contraindications and patient experience.

This episode was sponsored by Vibrant Gastro, makers of the drug-free Vibrant System.

Dr. Parikh interviews Jaclyn Kawwas who is Head of Commercial at Peak Health, a leading platform focused on doctor-led longevity care. The conversation delves into the concept of longevity, its rise in popularity, and the differences between longevity medicine and primary care. They also touch on the role of the gut in longevity and the influence of blue zones on modern longevity clinics.

Listeners can use the code PeakGut100 to get $100 off the first month. For more information, visit Peak Health at www.getpeakhealth.com.