"You Are What You Eat; The Gut Microbiome from a Dietary Perspective"

Presenter: Julia Malkowski, ND, NC
Original Date: April 5 2025

What is the best diet? Is it vegan, ketogenic, carnivore, Mediterranean, low FODMAP or standard American diet? Although this topic has been explored for decades, not much evidence has been discussed via a gut microbiome perspective. With the advent of technology, we may evaluate the effects of specific diets from a gut microbiome viewpoint. By evaluating evidence-based markers, such as Microbiome Abundance and Diversity, Dysbiosis, short chain fatty acids, inflammatory markers and immunology markers, we can objectively assess the effects of diet. Additionally, by studying epidemiological data, we can elucidate commonalities amongst varied diets to delineate aspects of health that contribute to a healthy gut microbiome. Let’s dive into some cases and explore the concept of diet from a microbiome perspective. Attendees will walk away with a greater understanding of how to best serve our patients regarding this foundational aspect of health.

Bio: Dr. Julia Malkowski enjoys empowering individuals via "docere"; to teach, to delight and to move. Upon experiencing the excellent results of restoring the health of her infant son, Dr. Malkowski began her career in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Malkowski graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in December 2017, and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in April 2016 from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Malkowski has presented at International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM), the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine (IWHIM) and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. Malkowski has been published in The American College for the Advancement in Medicine and The Townsend Letter. She remains committed to optimal health on a personal level and professional level as a Staff Doctor in the Clinical Education Department at Doctor’s Data, Inc.

NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 1.5 General (1.5 CEUs Total).