4/25/25

Exotic Fruit Meets Pharma: Discover the Science of Nutraceuticals | Science Genies with Tim Mak

What do dragon fruit, gut bacteria, and your brain have in common?

In this episode of Science Genies, we explore nutraceuticals science-backed, plant-based compounds that support your microbiome and maybe even your mind.

Join host Alicia Joan and microbiologist Tim Mak, co-founder of Trilliome, as they break down:

🧠 What nutraceuticals are (and how they’re not your average vitamin)

🌿 Why exotic fruits and prebiotics are changing how we think about health

⚡ How your gut could influence your mood, focus, and even… your free will?

🧬 The real science behind “food as medicine”—and what’s hype vs. hope

If you’ve ever wondered what your bacteria are really doing—and what to feed them—this episode is for you

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