April 14, 2025

Unlocking Chronic Disease Through the Microbiome: Martha Carlin’s Revolutionary Parkinson’s Journey

49 minutes

In this mind-expanding episode, Piers speaks with Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest®, about her extraordinary transformation from systems analyst to citizen scientist. Motivated by her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, Martha dove into biochemistry, soil biology, and microbiome science—eventually developing Sugar Shift®, a groundbreaking probiotic that reshapes sugar metabolism and supports brain health.

We explore:

How systems thinking led Martha to map the hidden architecture of health and disease

Why microbial functions—not just species—may be the key to reversing chronic conditions

The science behind Sugar Shift®: a 12-hour metabolic factory that shifts energy, sugar, and inflammation pathways

How glyphosate and modern farming have decimated key microbes in both soil and humans

The overlooked role of bifidobacteria in aging, detoxification, plasmolygens, and light signaling

Why centenarians’ microbiomes offer vital clues for extending healthspan

Her work in restoring gut terrain through targeted microbial teams, anaerobic resilience, and bio-fermented intelligence

Martha also unveils several of her most potent new formulas—from sleep and cardiovascular support to gut-brain calmatives like Perfect Peace—and shares stories of remarkable health turnarounds using BiotiQuest blends.

If you're serious about functional microbiome science, aging well, and taking radical ownership of your health, this is a conversation that will stick with you.

Learn More About Martha Carlin
BiotiQuest – Advanced Probiotics for Gut and Brain Health
The BioCollective – Microbiome Research & Innovation

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By Piers Moore-Ede