Pharmacist Functional Medicine / Supplements Podcast 30m

The gut and brain are in constant conversation, influencing everything from mood and motivation to digestion and hormonal health. In this episode, we unpack the fundamentals of the gut-brain axis, including the role of the microbiome, common medications that impact gut health, and how those changes can ripple into mental well-being. Tune in to build your foundational knowledge and start recognizing how pharmacy practice intersects with the gut-brain connection.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Explain the physiological connection between the gut and brain, including the role of the microbiome in mental and neurological health.
2. Describe how some drugs can influence the composition and function of the gut microbiome.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP

Owner, Founder
Foodie Farmacist LLC

Disclosures:

Lara Zakaria has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course Details