Dr Michelle Barrow: Developing an evidence base for personalised nutrition

About this episode

Dr. Michelle Barrow discusses her journey in nutrition science and the importance of developing an evidence base for personalised nutrition.

Michelle first became interested in the impact of nutrition science when she was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. She went on to study nutrition, lecture in nutrition science and achieved a Doctorate in Professional Studies with Middlesex University. Michelle’s interest lies in the development of an evidence base for personalised nutrition.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Michelle Barrow

Topics covered

• nutrition science
• personalised nutrition
• chronic autoimmune disease

Keywords

• evidence base
• chronic disease
• Doctorate in Professional Studies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: a Doctorate in Professional Studies

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