Dr. Rudrani Banik: The Gut-Eye Connection

Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra talk to board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist, and functional medicine expert, Dr. Rudrani Banik, about the connection between gut health and eye health, and how what we eat can impact our vision.

HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES
• For the full episode page, including links, resources and transcripts, visit here: https://bit.ly/3tAVTvW.
• The doctors discussed the importance of blood pressure management for optimal eye health; read more about high blood pressure and how it impacts women: https://bit.ly/2Wzl1IP.
• Dr. Rani mentioned several nutrients that are beneficial for eye health; read more about how to shield your eyes with lutein and zeaxanthin: https://bit.ly/3mIIGBG.

ABOUT DR. SINATRA:
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.N.S., C.B.T., is a board-certified cardiologist who is also board certified in internal medicine, with additional certifications in nutrition, bioenergetic psychotherapy, and anti-aging medicine.

ABOUT DR. DREW SINATRA:
Dr. Drew Sinatra is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and self-described “health detective” with a passion for promoting natural healing, wellness, and improving quality of life by addressing the root cause of illness in patients of all ages. His vibrant practice focuses on treating the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) and finding missed connections between symptoms and health issues that are often overlooked by conventional medicine.

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