Melinda Ring

Dr. Melinda Ring is the Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, where she focuses on the intersection of nutrition, health, and wellness. Recently, she gained attention for her research indicating that juice-based detox diets can negatively affect gut microbiota in just three days, leading to inflammation and potential cognitive decline. Her findings emphasize the importance of fiber in maintaining a healthy microbiome and advocate for balanced dietary practices.