Welcome to the Dr. Gundry Podcast. The weekly podcast where Dr. G gives you the tools you need to boost your health and live your healthiest life.

Welcome to the Dr. Gundry Podcast.

Ah, spring. It's the time of year when the cold starts to wane and the trees and flowers blossom.

But if you're one of over 24 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies,

those pretty trees and plants may make you feel worse, not better.

But I have news. My guest today says that you can reduce your chances of experiencing airborne illness in the first place.

And that it all begins ready for this with the nasal and oral microbiomes.

She's Dr. Nazly Latefi, a life sciences expert and co-developer of biovanta.

And over the counter product, thought to tackle the root cause of respiratory illness.

After a quick break, Dr. Latefi and I will do a deep dive on the oral nasal microbiome,

discuss why so many people suffer from seasonal illnesses in the first place,

and share what makes biovanta different from other cold and allergy products you're probably familiar with.

So don't go away. This is going to be fun. We'll be right back.

This episode is intended only to expand your knowledge and is not a substitute for seeking medical advice.

It's important to first communicate with your doctor regarding any of the information you wish to put into practice,

especially for serious illnesses. Okay, let's get started.

All right. Nazly, it's great to see you again. It's been a number of years and happy to catch up with you.

So let's talk about our nasal and throat membranes. Can you explain how they work as a first line of defense against airborne illness?

Sure. Be happy too. And it's great to see you again too, Dr. Gundry.

The bacterial cells are essentially skin cells that line our nose and throat.

But instead of being seven to ten layers thick, like the skin, they're only one to two layers thick,

like the gut lining that I'm sure all of your listeners are very familiar with.

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