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Irini Hadjisavva

@dririnih.bsky.social

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PhD Molecular & Cellular Oncology Sci Comm Microbiome & Guthealth 📖Author 🧬Educator 🎙️Host of IG Live "Love Plants" @dririnih Director Sci Comm @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Apr 1

I am a PhD molecular & cellular biologist and I do #sciencecommunication and spread awareness on #guthealth and the #gutmicrobiome. I am also an avid plant-based food lover. I am co-author of the book Stop Bloating & Heal Your Gut and the host of the IG live series “Love Plants.”

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 4d

💩 Are home #microbiome #testkits worth it?

➡️ Probably not.

TL;DR: Right now, these tests don’t provide actionable information to diagnose health conditions, guide medical treatments, or tailor our #diets.

Find out more in this post I wrote for @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social :

Are home microbiome test kits worth it?

Are home microbiome test kits worth it? Probably not. TL;DR: Right now, these tests don’t provide actionable information to diagnose health conditions,

thosenerdygirls.org

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 5d

I really enjoyed giving an online guest lecture on the #gutmicrobiome to students at Seton Hill University. 🦠

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 6d

2/ What can clinicians & scientists do?
-think about awareness
-embrace SM. Be a SM consumer
-share evidence-based content on SM. Be a credible voice to educate the public on SM
-advocate for SM training in medical education
-partner with organizations to amplify accurate health education

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 6d

1/ Great talk by Dr. Wendi LeBrett (@socalgastro.doc) on “How to fight fake news in medicine. Lessons from Social Media” @UEGWeek #weareUEG #scicomm

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 14d

Living with or curious about #IBD? Join us tomorrow on Instagram Live with Dr. Yasmin Mohseni, PhD as we explore what IBD is, hear about Dr. Mohseni’s personal journey with the disease, and learn how #biologics are used to treat it.

📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @doctor.yas_

Reposted by Irini Hadjisavva

Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 23d

How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?

Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances.
Read the full post from @daphneberryhill.bsky.social here:

How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?

Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances.

thosenerdygirls.substack.com

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 20d

“I asked a bunch of kids what a “healthy neighborhood” looks like to them. This is what they told me.”

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Read the full story from Nerdy Girl Kenzie Isaac here:
thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/i-asked-a-...?

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 18d

The Ten Dietary Commandments for Patients with #IrritableBowelSyndrome: A Narrative Review with Pragmatic Indications

The Ten Dietary Commandments for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review with Pragmatic Indications

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut–brain axis chronic disorder, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of organic pathology. Nutrition plays a central r...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Sep 2

www.cbsnews.com/news/calcium...

Surprising food sources to get more calcium in your diet

Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet from sources you may not know contain the bone-supporting mineral.

www.cbsnews.com

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 27

Do you need a daily #probiotic supplement for good gut health or overall health?

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌱What is #fibermaxxing, and is it good for you?

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yes! 💯

Reposted by Irini Hadjisavva

Unbiased Science @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social · Aug 11

🥛 A growing outbreak in Florida has left 21 people sick—six of them young children—after drinking raw milk from a Volusia County dairy. Seven were hospitalized, and two suffered severe complications.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

4/ 📣 Be sure to keep these snacks in a cooler so they stay fresh and safe in the heat.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

3/ 🌰 Homemade trail mix with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds and dried fruit.
🧊 Frozen grapes
🫙Chia pudding jar made with almond milk, cinnamon, cacao nibs and topped with your fruit of choice.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

2/ 🥕 Carrot and cucumber sticks + hummus
🥣 Your choice of yogurt + (Frozen) berries
🥤 Kefir smoothie made with your favorite fruits, veggies, nut butter, chia seeds and more. One to try: blend mango, ginger, and spinach for a tangy and refreshing sip!

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

1/ The weather’s hot, and beach days are calling! If you’re packing snacks for the beach, why not bring a few that also nourish your gut microbiome? Here are some easy, refreshing, and gut-loving options:

🍑 Fresh summer fruit faves: nectarines, peaches, kiwi, watermelon, melon

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

6/ 💡 Best advice: Talk to your healthcare professional before starting any probiotic supplement. It’s not one-size-fits-all!

Additional reading:
isappscience.org/how-to-respo...

How to respond to the question “Should I take a probiotic?” - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

Two experts explain the science of probiotics and how to answer the question of whether you should take a probiotic.

isappscience.org

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

5/ 🌱Don’t forget that you gut already contains trillions of beneficial microbes (your own probiotics!) You can support them by eating plenty of fiber-rich foods (think veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains), good sleep, lots of movement, hydration, and stress-reduction techniques.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

4/ You can also visit the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics site for more information.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

3/ 💡If you want to look if specific probiotics have been studied to address a health condition you can check The World Gastroenterological Organization, Guidelines and the Clinical Guide to Probiotics (usprobioticguide.com)

Probiotic Chart

usprobioticguide.com

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

2/ Probiotics can be helpful for certain health conditions, some GI symptoms, or when you're taking antibiotics to help prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea. Benefits depend on the specific strain & health concern. Talk to your healthcare professional for guidelines for specific health conditions.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

1/ 💊Do I need a daily probiotic supplement for good gut health or overall health?

Not necessarily! If you're generally healthy, there's no strong evidence that daily probiotics are helpful.

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Aug 13

Looking to support your #GutHealth?

💚INCLUDE. No exclusions or “detoxes”. No quick magic fixes. Eat more plants, different colors and varieties, 🍒🥑🍎🍍🌱🥜🥥🥝🥦🥗as much plant diversity as possible.
#gutmicrobiome

Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · Jul 14

Examples of #vegan #fermentedfoods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, kombucha, pickled vegetables (in brine and not vinegar), olives in brine, water kefir.