Irini Hadjisavva
@dririnih.bsky.social
PhD Molecular & Cellular Oncology
Sci Comm Microbiome & Guthealth
📖Author 🧬Educator 🎙️Host of IG Live "Love Plants" @dririnih
Director Sci Comm @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social
Sci Comm Microbiome & Guthealth
📖Author 🧬Educator 🎙️Host of IG Live "Love Plants" @dririnih
Director Sci Comm @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social
Love Plants. Season 5, Episode 1 🌱
I’m thrilled to chat with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD about all things #FoodAllergies. We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
I’m thrilled to chat with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD about all things #FoodAllergies. We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Love Plants. Season 5, Episode 1 🌱
I’m thrilled to chat with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD about all things #FoodAllergies. We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
I’m thrilled to chat with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD about all things #FoodAllergies. We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
Are we seeing more colorectal cancer cases in younger adults?
A: Yes. There is a recent global uptick in colorectal cancer rates among adults under 50.
open.substack.com/pub/thosener...
A: Yes. There is a recent global uptick in colorectal cancer rates among adults under 50.
open.substack.com/pub/thosener...
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Are we seeing more colorectal cancer cases in younger adults?
A: Yes. There is a recent global uptick in colorectal cancer rates among adults under 50.
open.substack.com/pub/thosener...
A: Yes. There is a recent global uptick in colorectal cancer rates among adults under 50.
open.substack.com/pub/thosener...
1/ 📕 Bought this book for my girls (and myself) the other day! It’s filled with fun facts about the human body and a simplified summary of human anatomy.
It is written by Paul Mason and Illustrated by Dave Smith.
It is written by Paul Mason and Illustrated by Dave Smith.
November 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
1/ 📕 Bought this book for my girls (and myself) the other day! It’s filled with fun facts about the human body and a simplified summary of human anatomy.
It is written by Paul Mason and Illustrated by Dave Smith.
It is written by Paul Mason and Illustrated by Dave Smith.
1/ Eating mindfully around the table involves being fully present and engaged with your meal. This allows you to develop a deeper appreciation for your food and your dining experience.
Here are four steps to help you eat mindfully 👇
Here are four steps to help you eat mindfully 👇
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
1/ Eating mindfully around the table involves being fully present and engaged with your meal. This allows you to develop a deeper appreciation for your food and your dining experience.
Here are four steps to help you eat mindfully 👇
Here are four steps to help you eat mindfully 👇
🌱I was thrilled to start Love Plants Season 5 with a chat on all things #foodallergies with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD, (@farah.khan.md)
We discussed symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
👀 Stay tuned for the episode coming out soon!
We discussed symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
👀 Stay tuned for the episode coming out soon!
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
🌱I was thrilled to start Love Plants Season 5 with a chat on all things #foodallergies with allergist/immunologist Dr. Farah Khan, MD, (@farah.khan.md)
We discussed symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
👀 Stay tuned for the episode coming out soon!
We discussed symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and so much more!
👀 Stay tuned for the episode coming out soon!
1/ For people with sensitive guts, high fiber foods (which play a significantly positive role in our health) could cause problems like bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
1/ For people with sensitive guts, high fiber foods (which play a significantly positive role in our health) could cause problems like bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain.
Let’s talk #foodallergies! Join us on Instagram Live with Dr. Farah Khan, MD, as we discuss what food allergies are, their symptoms, treatments, and more.
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @farah.khan.md
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @farah.khan.md
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Let’s talk #foodallergies! Join us on Instagram Live with Dr. Farah Khan, MD, as we discuss what food allergies are, their symptoms, treatments, and more.
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @farah.khan.md
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @farah.khan.md
Q: Are there different types of gut microbiome, or is everyone’s too different to categorize?
A: Everyone’s #gutmicrobiome is unique like a fingerprint, because it’s shaped by your genetics, diet, environment, and lifestyle.
A: Everyone’s #gutmicrobiome is unique like a fingerprint, because it’s shaped by your genetics, diet, environment, and lifestyle.
October 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Q: Are there different types of gut microbiome, or is everyone’s too different to categorize?
A: Everyone’s #gutmicrobiome is unique like a fingerprint, because it’s shaped by your genetics, diet, environment, and lifestyle.
A: Everyone’s #gutmicrobiome is unique like a fingerprint, because it’s shaped by your genetics, diet, environment, and lifestyle.
I really enjoyed giving an online guest lecture on the #gutmicrobiome to students at Seton Hill University. 🦠
October 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I really enjoyed giving an online guest lecture on the #gutmicrobiome to students at Seton Hill University. 🦠
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_
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @doctor.yas_
September 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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_
📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @doctor.yas_
August 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🌱What is #fibermaxxing, and is it good for you?
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
🌱What is #fibermaxxing, and is it good for you?
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
🍑 Fresh summer fruit faves: nectarines, peaches, kiwi, watermelon, melon
August 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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
🍑 Fresh summer fruit faves: nectarines, peaches, kiwi, watermelon, melon
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.
Not necessarily! If you're generally healthy, there's no strong evidence that daily probiotics are helpful.
August 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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.
Not necessarily! If you're generally healthy, there's no strong evidence that daily probiotics are helpful.
Examples of #vegan #fermentedfoods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, kombucha, pickled vegetables (in brine and not vinegar), olives in brine, water kefir.
July 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Examples of #vegan #fermentedfoods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, kombucha, pickled vegetables (in brine and not vinegar), olives in brine, water kefir.
🛠️for #microbiome support:
1. Eat lots of plant diversity (Fiber is your friend)
2. Moderate exercise
3. Manage stress
4. Good quality sleep
5. Hydrate (1.5-3L fluids/day day)
6. Get pack in nature (garden, park, forest, farm)
7. Use antibiotics only when needed & prescribed by your clinician.
1. Eat lots of plant diversity (Fiber is your friend)
2. Moderate exercise
3. Manage stress
4. Good quality sleep
5. Hydrate (1.5-3L fluids/day day)
6. Get pack in nature (garden, park, forest, farm)
7. Use antibiotics only when needed & prescribed by your clinician.
June 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🛠️for #microbiome support:
1. Eat lots of plant diversity (Fiber is your friend)
2. Moderate exercise
3. Manage stress
4. Good quality sleep
5. Hydrate (1.5-3L fluids/day day)
6. Get pack in nature (garden, park, forest, farm)
7. Use antibiotics only when needed & prescribed by your clinician.
1. Eat lots of plant diversity (Fiber is your friend)
2. Moderate exercise
3. Manage stress
4. Good quality sleep
5. Hydrate (1.5-3L fluids/day day)
6. Get pack in nature (garden, park, forest, farm)
7. Use antibiotics only when needed & prescribed by your clinician.
1/ Love Plants S4E8
Join us on IG Live with Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, @kmpanthagani.bsky.social as we break down what the gut #microbiome is & why it’s important. We’ll chat about why your gut bugs love plants & clear up some common microbiome misconceptions along the way.
Join us on IG Live with Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, @kmpanthagani.bsky.social as we break down what the gut #microbiome is & why it’s important. We’ll chat about why your gut bugs love plants & clear up some common microbiome misconceptions along the way.
May 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
1/ Love Plants S4E8
Join us on IG Live with Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, @kmpanthagani.bsky.social as we break down what the gut #microbiome is & why it’s important. We’ll chat about why your gut bugs love plants & clear up some common microbiome misconceptions along the way.
Join us on IG Live with Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, @kmpanthagani.bsky.social as we break down what the gut #microbiome is & why it’s important. We’ll chat about why your gut bugs love plants & clear up some common microbiome misconceptions along the way.
May 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Excited about my Insta Live today with GI expert dietitian Christine Randazzo Kirschner. Come learn about #lactoseintolerance with us! 9am ET @dririnih
May 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Excited about my Insta Live today with GI expert dietitian Christine Randazzo Kirschner. Come learn about #lactoseintolerance with us! 9am ET @dririnih
1/ A food #allergy is where your body’s immune system reacts to a food you eat. It produces #IgEantibodies against a specific protein in the food, causing symptoms that can be mild in many instances, but in others severe and life-threatening.
May 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
1/ A food #allergy is where your body’s immune system reacts to a food you eat. It produces #IgEantibodies against a specific protein in the food, causing symptoms that can be mild in many instances, but in others severe and life-threatening.
1/ Up to 30% of the general population suffers from #bloating. It more frequently troubles women than men and it can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain that can have a huge impact on a person’s quality of life.
#guthealth
#guthealth
May 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
1/ Up to 30% of the general population suffers from #bloating. It more frequently troubles women than men and it can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain that can have a huge impact on a person’s quality of life.
#guthealth
#guthealth
1/ 🔔#IrritableBowelSyndrome is not “all in your head.”
Symptoms are real and they can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
Symptoms are real and they can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
April 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
1/ 🔔#IrritableBowelSyndrome is not “all in your head.”
Symptoms are real and they can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
Symptoms are real and they can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
1/ #ResistantStarch (RS) is a prebiotic fiber, which means that even though it cannot be broken down by our body’s enzymes (so we can’t digest it), it serves as food for the plethora of gut bacteria 🦠 present in our gut. These bacteria break it down and use it as energy for their survival.
April 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
1/ #ResistantStarch (RS) is a prebiotic fiber, which means that even though it cannot be broken down by our body’s enzymes (so we can’t digest it), it serves as food for the plethora of gut bacteria 🦠 present in our gut. These bacteria break it down and use it as energy for their survival.
1/ I am a strong proponent of promoting #GutHealthAtWork.
It would be a great idea for corporations to support employees in choosing sustainable, gut-friendly habits for themselves and their families.
It would be a great idea for corporations to support employees in choosing sustainable, gut-friendly habits for themselves and their families.
April 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
1/ I am a strong proponent of promoting #GutHealthAtWork.
It would be a great idea for corporations to support employees in choosing sustainable, gut-friendly habits for themselves and their families.
It would be a great idea for corporations to support employees in choosing sustainable, gut-friendly habits for themselves and their families.