When it comes to caring for your gut, your routine is only as good as the science behind it—and the researchers behind that science. And those are exactly the world-class experts we turned to when it came time to pressure-test LOAM.
The result is our inaugural Scientific Advisory Board: a multidisciplinary panel of practitioners, scientists, and educators who have helped shape microbiome science as we know it and the conversations we have around it. These advisors have joined us to sharpen our formulas, grow our pipeline of clinical research, and teach us (and you!) everything there is to know about the vast ecosystem inside of you.
From hormonal health to weight loss; immunology to gastroenterology, they each bring a unique lens to all things gut health. So without further ado, let's get to know the panelists on our Scientific Advisory Board.
Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN | Dietetics and Women’s Nutrition
Shyla Cadogan is an RDN who has built a dynamic platform dedicated to evidence-based nutrition science, and professional transparency. With a background rooted in clinical nutrition, she bridges the gap between scientific rigor and authentic storytelling. She is a dedicated advocate for the next generation of nutrition professionals, currently developing a scholarship program to support aspiring dietitians, and a passionate endometriosis patient and clinical advocate.
Cynthia Thurlow, NP | Perimenopause and Metabolic Health
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting.
Wendi LeBrett, MD | Gastroenterology
Dr. Wendi LeBrett is a double board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of ModernGut, a gut health education platform bringing expert-led guidance directly to patients. She is a leading voice in gut health education on social media as @socalgastrodoc. She was the presidential plenary speaker at United European Gastroenterology Week 2025 and was recognized as Social Media Influencer of the Year by Healio Gastroenterology Disruptors at the American College of Gastroenterology Conference 2023. Dr. LeBrett earned her BA with Honors in Economics from Stanford University and her MD from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology subspecialty fellowship at UCLA. Her research has been published in several leading gastroenterology journals including Gastroenterology, The American Journal of Gastroenterology, and The Lancet Gastroenterology.
Philip Calder, BSc, PhD, DPhil, RNutr, FRSB | Nutritional Immunology
Dr. Philip Calder is Professor of Nutritional Immunology at the University of Southampton and a Hagler Fellow at Texas A&M University. He holds advanced degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Auckland and the University of Oxford, where he spent nearly a decade as a researcher before joining Southampton in 1995. An internationally recognized expert in nutritional immunology and omega-3 fatty acid research, Professor Calder has over 800 peer-reviewed publications and is recognized as a highly cited author. He has received numerous honors including the Danone International Prize for Nutrition (2016) and multiple lifetime achievement awards, and has served as President of the Nutrition Society and the Federation of European Nutrition Societies, among other leadership roles. He is widely regarded as a key opinion leader across the food, supplements, and medical nutrition industries.
Amine Zorgani, PhD | Microbiome Science
Dr. Amine Zorgani is a microbiome researcher, entrepreneur, and educator with over a decade of experience spanning probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and molecular biology. He is the founder of a consultancy helping organizations and startups find untapped opportunities in the microbiome space. A prolific inventor, speaker, and author, Dr. Zorgani serves on the Stakeholders Advisory Board at Human Microbiome Action and the Editorial Board at Frontiers, and advises on EU policy to advance microbiome innovation. He has also built a platform of millions dedicated to microbiome education, driven by a singular mission: saving the human microbiome.
Dr. Terry Simpson, MD | Culinary Medicine and Longevity
Dr. Terry Simpson is a board-certified surgeon, culinary medicine specialist, former molecular biologist, and longevity educator on a mission to fight health misinformation and give people evidence they can actually use. After decades helping patients lose weight and keep it off, he expanded his work beyond the operating room—hosting two podcasts (Fork U and Dr. Simpson Unfiltered), building the Eating Better for Healthspan project, and serving on the board of Southcentral Foundation, an Alaska Native–led health system twice honored with the Malcolm Baldrige Award.
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