Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD in molecular biology who operates at the interface of physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Here, she specializes in the design and implementation of targeted dietary and lifestyle protocols in areas including gut health, fat loss, metabolic flexibility, and cognition. Dr. Cowan works with medical professionals and coaches looking to expand their repertoire of evidence-informed approaches, as well as high-performing individuals seeking to optimize their health and performance.

In this episode we discuss:

• The metabolic effects of different diets
• The scientific evidence around vegan and vegetarian diets
• What is gastrointestinal health, and why it’s important
• Microbiome markers for optimal health