The Toxic Microbiome

Gut microbiomes are dynamic communities varying from population to population and throughout life. In western societies, a toxic metabolic shift of gut microbiomes is a driver and underestimated risk factor for the development of many non-communicable chronic pathologies.

Auteur

Dr. Sarah Schwitalla holds a PhD in biochemistry and cancer research, she is a lecturer and public health consultant based in Germany and Scandinavia.

Dr. Schwitalla worked as a research scientist at Harvard University and at the Technical University in Munich (Germany) for several years. She specialized in colon cancer development and cancer stem cell research, microbiome and inflammatory bowel disease for over 12 years now.
Later on, she included public health, food policy and nutrition science to her expertise. Apart from her research, she engaged with international development aid projects and gained experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a Scientific Advisor and Medical Manager.

In 2018, Dr. Schwitalla founded the virtual center for public health, focusing on microbiome and gut health (www.drschwitalla.com)

The center's mission is to provide independent and evidence-based support to those affected by chronic intestinal diseases, digestive disorders and colon cancer.

Schwitalla provides consulting services for companies and public health care system workers for the prevention of chronic digestive diseases and offers training courses, seminars and lectures health care specialists.