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Here are 8 simple, practical ways to beat brain fog that you can start today.

Brain fog is the frustrating experience of cloudy, slowed thinking. Many of us have experienced it at some point, but if you're struggling with it regularly, there's a lot that you can do. Tune in!

And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

• How to Get Rid of Brain Fog: Your Action Plan: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brain-fog/

• Brain Fog: A Research-Based Guide to Restoring Mental Clarity: https://drruscio.com/brain_fog/

• Iron Deficiency Basics: https://drruscio.com/can-low-iron-cause-digestive-issues/

• Vitamin B12 Deficiency More Common Than Thought: https://drruscio.com/vitamin-b12-deficiency-more-common-than-thought/

• How to Boost Your Health with High Protein Snacks: https://drruscio.com/high-protein-snacks/

• Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian: https://drruscio.com/chronic-fatigue-and-viruses/

00:00 Intro

03:35 Iron

06:28 Vitamin B12

08:38 Probiotics

13:14 Hormones

15:54 Sleep

19:27 Acetyl-l-carnitine

22:40 Exercise

26:31 Protein

29:07 Forest bathing

32:15 A great brain fog diet

34:16 The role of chronic infections

• Understanding the Experience and Impacts of Brain Fog in Chronic Pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37441085/

• How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36059042/

• Associations between Nature Exposure and Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33946197/

• Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31197192/

• Sleep drives metabolite clearance from the adult brain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24136970/

• Poorer sleep impairs brain health at midlife: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36725955/

• Resetting the late timing of 'night owls' has a positive impact on mental health and performance: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31202686/

• Exercise training increases size of hippocampus and improves memory: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21282661/

• Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36796860/

• The Role of Amino Acids in Neurotransmission and Fluorescent Tools for Their Detection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32867295/

• Long-term dietary protein intake and subjective cognitive decline in US men and women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34293099/

• The misogyny of iron deficiency: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33682094/

• Iron treatment normalizes cognitive functioning in young women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17344500/

• How can I get enough iron?: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279618/

• B Vitamins in the nervous system: Current knowledge of the biochemical modes of action and synergies of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cobalamin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31490017/

• Low Vitamin B12 Levels: An Underestimated Cause Of Minimal Cognitive Impairment And Dementia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32206454/

• Vitamin B12 - Health Professional Fact Sheet: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/#h3

• A Paleolithic Diet with and without Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Increases Functional Brain Responses and Hippocampal Volume in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29255413/

• Hormonal Influences on Cognitive Function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30914845/

• Effect of standardized root extract of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera) on well-being and sexual performance in adult males: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873404/

• Benefits of Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) for Women Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35337076/

• Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

• Probiotic supplementation improved cognitive function in cognitively impaired and healthy older adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36529793/

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The latest studies help inform how to resolve constipation, acid reflux, and food reactivity.

If you're ready to nerd out about gut health, tune in.

And if you have any other gut health topics you'd like me to cover, let me know in the comments!

• Abdominal Self-Massage for Constipation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4h_GXSJUk&t=2s

• Get Your Gut Moving: Probiotics for Constipation: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-constipation/

• Choosing the Best Natural Laxative for Your Gut Problem: https://drruscio.com/natural-laxatives/

• From Bloating to Reflux: Resolving Gastrointestinal Symptoms: https://drruscio.com/gastrointestinal-symptoms/

• How to Identify and Treat Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR): https://drruscio.com/laryngopharyngeal-reflux/

• How to Reduce Stress-Induced Inflammation in 5 Simple Steps: https://drruscio.com/reduce-stress-inflammation/

• How Being in Nature Reduces Stress and Improves Your Health: https://drruscio.com/nature-reduces-stress/

• Why You Have Food Intolerances & How to Improve Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-LNHKlk5Oc&t=212s

• Pelvic Floor Therapy: https://pelvicpainrehab.com/

00:00 Intro

01:22 Walking for constipation

02:29 Abdominal massage for constipation

06:20 Probiotics for regularity

09:32 Ginger for GI symptoms

11:49 Pelvic floor therapy

14:42 Gluten-free diet for acid reflux

15:53 FODMAPs for reflux

19:51 Fasting for reflux

20:38 Curcumin for reflux

22:39 Stress management for food reactivity

24:58 Zemedy App for food reactivity

• Exercise therapy in patients with constipation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843436/

• Analysis of the efficacy of abdominal massage on functional constipation: A meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37496907/

• Efficacy and safety of Bifidobacterium quadruple viable tablets combined with mosapride citrate in the treatment of constipation in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37464298/

• The effects of ginger supplementation on common gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37891539/

• Biofeedback Treatment Can Improve Clinical Condition and Quality of Life in Patients with Pelvic Floor Dyssynergy with IBS: A Prospective Cohort Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37547159/

• Biofeedback therapy for constipation in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21382587/

• Gluten Sensitivity Underlying Resistant "Laryngopharyngeal Reflux" Symptoms and Signs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37666745/

• The Effect of FODMAP Meals on Transient Lower Esophageal Relaxations (TLESR) in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Patients with Overlapping Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/

• The Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Patients With Suspected Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36730832/

• The Role of Duodenal Inflammation in Functional Dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27811629/

• Psychological distress, perceived stress and nocebo effect (multifood adverse reaction) in IBS patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37727431/

• Meditation and Yoga for IBS: A Randomized Clinical Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36422517/

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Leaky gut is COMMON. Finding the best foods for leaky gut can be confusing since much of the dietary advice is mixed.

Fortunately, extensive research has been conducted in this area and can show us exactly which foods are health-promoting for leaky gut. Tune in to hear the top 10 and how to get them in your diet.

And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

• A Step-by-Step Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet/

• Low FODMAP App: https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/

• Low FODMAP Diet Guide Download: https://drruscio.com/getlowfodmapguide/

• How to Drink Bone Broth: https://drruscio.com/how-to-drink-bone-broth/

• Can You Get Enough Probiotics From Foods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFs9JRMg7eI

00:00 Intro

01:36 Turmeric

05:14 Clove & Peppermint

07:04 Dark Chocolate & Berries

11:19 Low FODMAPs

14:59 Bone broth

17:10 Kefir

18:14 Kimchi

19:45 Sauerkraut

20:23 Beef, Chicken, & Eggs

22:21 Omega 3s

23:39 Fiber

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S221295881730160X#:~:text=Results,and%2017%E2%80%9365%25%20respectively.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37051344/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32171508/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32232406/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30256365/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%20lacto%2Dfermented%20sauerkraut,rather%20than%20the%20viable%20LAB.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35721806/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31387262/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30202317/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30453660/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23244539/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30202317/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36677677/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33388204/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26137304/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28722941/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30992519/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18806122/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27466607/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33382352/

• https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/fish-and-omega-3-fatty-acids

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/collagen/#:~:text=Foods%20to%20boost%20collagen%20production&text=%5B6%5D%20These%20include%20fish%2C,%2C%20bell%20peppers%2C%20and%20tomatoes.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14992438/

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There's still a lot we don't understand about the science of leaky gut. Does it cause disease or is it a symptom? What's the best way to test for it? Which treatments actually work to repair it?

Today's guest is one of the best people to begin to answer these questions.

Dr. Camilleri is a renowned gastroenterology researcher and professor at the Mayo Clinic.

Tune in to hear about cutting-edge innovations and informed understandings around leaky gut testing and treatment.

If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

• What is Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/

• Leaky Gut Suplements: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-supplements/

• Probiotics for Stomach Issues: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-stomach

• Learn more about Dr. Camilleri's work: https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/camilleri-michael-m-d-d-sc/bio-00026245

00:00 Intro

03:25 Dr. Camilleri's background with leaky gut

05:05 Bile-acid supplementation

07:20 The small intestine

11:07 The prevalence of leaky gut

14:25 Leaky gut & diseases

20:08 Leaky gut & inflammation

30:18 Treatment: Where to start

36:09 Biomarkers of leaky gut

48:53 Leaky gut testing

53:24 Gluten intolerance prevalence

59:52 Food elimination & reintroduction

01:04:47 Prebiotics & FODMAPs

01:15:26 Probiotics

• What to do about the leaky gut: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509978/

• Leaky gut: mechanisms, measurement and clinical implications in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31076401/

• Development and Validation of Test for "Leaky Gut" Small Intestinal and Colonic Permeability Using Sugars in Healthy Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33865841/

• A case for improved assessment of gut permeability: a meta-analysis quantifying the lactulose:mannitol ratio in coeliac and Crohn's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35012471/

• Food Emulsifiers and Metabolic Syndrome: The Role of the Gut Microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35892789/

• Food Additive Emulsifiers and Their Impact on Gut Microbiome, Permeability, and Inflammation: Mechanistic Insights in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336247/

• Serum zonulin and its diagnostic performance in non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060130/

• Psychological and Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Undergoing a Low-FODMAP Diet: The Role of the Intestinal Barrier: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/

• Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

• Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/

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New research doesn't just tell us that probiotics improve leaky gut, candida, and IBS, it tells us how.

Join me to unpack the exciting findings behind probiotics for leaky gut, candida, and IBS, and a protocol you can use at home to help find relief.

And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

• Create a Leaky Gut Diet Plan: https://drruscio.com/?p=56263

• How to Spot Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QER7XXJ5CM&t=3s

• What's the Strongest Candida Killer?: https://drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/

• What is IBS? https://drruscio.com/what-is-ibs

• How to Relieve the Symptoms of IBS Attacks: https://drruscio.com/stop-the-struggle-how-to-relieve-the-symptoms-of-ibs-attacks/

00:00 Intro

01:58 Impressive vaginal candida effectiveness

04:51 Gastrointestinal candida findings

05:56 Remarkable leaky gut results

10:04 Positive impacts to IBS symptoms

18:04 Where probiotics made no difference

19:58 Do different probiotics have different benefits?

22:46 The most effective probiotics for IBS

23:40 Research-based probiotic protocol

• Comparing the Effect of Probiotic and Fluconazole on Treatment and Recurrence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: a Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36198994/

• Probiotics Prevent Candida Colonization and Invasive Fungal Sepsis in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27793494/

• Candida albicans- The Virulence Factors and Clinical Manifestations of Infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33499276/

• Effect of a Multistrain Probiotic on Leaky Gut in Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Pilot Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36007493/

• Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

• An 8-Week Course of Bifidobacterium longum 35624® Is Associated with a Reduction in the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37702965/

• Efficacy and dose response of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37576702/

• Efficacy and safety of Bifidobacterium quadruple viable tablets combined with mosapride citrate in the treatment of constipation in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37464298/

• Evaluation of the effects of the FODMAP diet and probiotics on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, quality of life and depression in women with IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37430435/

• The Efficacy and Safety of Single-Strain Probiotic Formulations Containing Bifidobacterium lactis or Bacillus coagulans in Adult Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Three-Arm Interventional Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37510953/

• Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains and Mixtures in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/

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You might have heard the buzz around berberine, often referred to as "nature's Ozempic".

Berberine is a powerhouse for many things, from reducing inflammation to regulating blood sugar levels.

Tune in to hear which benefits the science supports (and the surprising ones it doesn't) and get a simple dosing guide.

And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!

• Diets Debunked: The Noom Program: https://drruscio.com/noom-debunked/

• Diets Debunked: Weight Watchers: https://drruscio.com/weight-watchers/

• Genetic Testing for Weight Loss Isn't Worth it. Here's what is: https://drruscio.com/genetic-testing-for-weight-loss/

• How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/

00:00 Intro

01:00 What is berberine?

01:37 Weight loss

02:34 Cholesterol

05:52 Blood sugar

08:47 Gut health

11:15 SIBO

12:53 Berberine dosing guide

• Biological properties and clinical applications of berberine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32335802/

• Berberine: Botanical Occurrence, Traditional Uses, Extraction Methods, and Relevance in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Hepatic, and Renal Disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30186157/

• The Effect of Berberine on Reproduction and Metabolism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31915452/

• The effect of berberine supplementation on obesity parameters, inflammation and liver function enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32690176/

• The effect of berberine supplementation on lipid profile and obesity indices: An umbrella review of meta-analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213434423000361

• Berberine decreases plasma triglyceride levels and upregulates hepatic TRIB1 in LDLR wild type mice and in LDLR deficient mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31666640/

• Berberine decreases cholesterol levels in rats through multiple mechanisms, including inhibition of cholesterol absorption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25002181/

• Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36941490/

• Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone or Combined with Statins for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31094214/

• The Effect of Berberine on Metabolic Profiles in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34956436/

• Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine on Glycemic and Insulin-Related Traits: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37598753/

• Effects of berberine and barberry on selected inflammatory biomarkers in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37675930/

• Berberine improves intestinal epithelial tight junctions by upregulating A20 expression in IBS-D mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31306972/

• Berberine Enhances Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Function by Promoting Vitamin D Receptor Activity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37046128/

• Berberine influences multiple diseases by modifying gut microbiota: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37599699/

• Berberine Improves Intestinal Motility and Visceral Pain in the Mouse Models Mimicking Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) Symptoms in an Opioid-Receptor Dependent Manner: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26700862/

• A Randomized Clinical Trial of Berberine Hydrochloride in Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26400188/

• Efficacy and safety of berberine in preventing recurrence of colorectal adenomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509605/

• Berberine and rifaximin effects on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Study protocol for an investigator-initiated, double-arm, open-label, randomized clinical trial (BRIEF-SIBO study): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36873985/

• Berberine and health outcomes: An umbrella review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36999891/

• Bioavailability study of berberine and the enhancing effects of TPGS on intestinal absorption in rats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21637946/

• Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18442638/

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Recent research highlights that probiotics can make a significant impact on a wide range of conditions like immunity, stress, allergies, and even lactose intolerance.

Tune in to hear the latest updates and stay in step with the science.

• What is Leaky Gut? https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/

• How to Use Probiotics for Bloating & Constipation Relief: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-bloating/

• How Long Does it Take for Probiotics to Work? https://drruscio.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-probiotics-to-work/

• 7 Surprising Things That are Stressing Your Nervous System: https://drruscio.com/things-stressing-your-nervous-system/

• The Latest Research Update Episodes: https://drruscio.com/research-updates/

• Why You Have Food Intolerances & How to Improve Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-LNHKlk5Oc&t=14s

00:00 Intro

00:56 Benefits for white blood cells

04:11 Benefits for diarrhea & sickness duration

08:13 Benefits for the stress response

13:21 Benefits for food allergies

19:22 Research update wrap-up

• Effect of synbiotic supplementation on immune parameters and gut microbiota in healthy adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37614109/

• Adjunctive efficacy of Lactis XLTG11 for Acute diarrhea in children: A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37172455/

• The effect of oral probiotics on CD4 count in patients with HIV infection undergoing treatment with ART who have had an immunological failure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37382253/

• Effects of Heat-Killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC1849 on the Maintenance of Physical Condition in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571384/

• Potential probiotics for regulation of the gut-lung axis to prevent or alleviate influenza in vulnerable populations: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36970463/

• Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum Reduces Perceived Psychological Stress in Healthy Adults: An Exploratory Clinical Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37513541/

• Intake of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 Improves Cognition in Moderately Stressed Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571403/

• Exaggerated amygdala response to threat and association with immune hyperactivity in depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35636614/

• Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/

• The role of probiotic supplementation in inflammatory biomarkers in adults: an umbrella meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37698776/

• Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 Reduces Depression Scores and Alters Brain Activity: A Pilot Study in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28483500/

• Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114 improves eating behaviors and mood-related factors in adults with overweight during weight loss: a randomized controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35714163/

• The Effectiveness of Probiotics in Treating Food and Cow's Milk Allergies among Pediatric Age Group: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37496406/

• Effects of probiotics administration on lactose intolerance in adulthood: A meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/

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There's a common misconception that you shouldn't take probiotics for SIBO.

Where this comes from is the thought that adding bacteria to a bacterial overgrowth must be a bad idea.

But this overlooks how probiotics actually work AND the plethora of data we have on probiotics for SIBO.

So let's dive in to see what all the data actually means.

• The Ultimate 3-Step SIBO Treatment Guide: https://drruscio.com/sibo-treatments/

• Your Guide to Choosing the Right SIBO Diet: https://drruscio.com/sibo-diet/

• SIBO, Probiotics & Your Gut: A Long-Term Strategy: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/

• Prophylactic Saccharomyces boulardii versus nystatin for the prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in premature infants: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23703468/

• Saccharomyces boulardii and infection due to Giardia lamblia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16798698/

• Probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii in the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Decompensated Cirrhosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9194055/

• Impact of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on Bacterial Overgrowth and Composition of Intestinal Microbiota in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: Results of a Randomized Pilot Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/

• Effect of a Preparation of Four Probiotics on Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Association with Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29508268/

• Short-term probiotic therapy alleviates small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, but does not improve intestinal permeability in chronic liver disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244414/

• [Comparative clinical efficacy of a probiotic vs. an antibiotic in the treatment of patients with intestinal bacterial overgrowth and chronic abdominal functional distension: a pilot study]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21381407/

• Bacillus clausii as a treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19352343/

• Probiotics for Preventing and Treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Current Evidence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/

00:00 Intro

00:46 How probiotics actually work in the body

02:33 Probiotic type 1: S. boulardii

04:08 Probiotic type 2: Lacto-Bifido

07:13 Probiotic Type 3: Soil-based

09:12 The protocol

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Slow thinking, trouble finding words, & poor memory are all signs of brain fog. But what IS brain fog, really?

Tune in to hear what brain fog is and what's actually causing it, so you can treat and prevent it effectively.

• How to Get Rid of Brain Fog: Your Action Plan: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brain-fog/

• How to Target Neuroinflammation and Beat Brain Fog: https://drruscio.com/neuroinflammation/

• The Hidden Reason You Have Brain Fog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-tgmDUwNs

00:00 Intro

02:00 Lifestyle causes

08:10 Nutritional causes

12:38 Hormonal causes

15:56 Gut causes

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36600580/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29320671/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34890786/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30468135/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34858761/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34682909/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29628432/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24136970/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36725955/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33683660/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37441085/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16087905/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33946197/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21282661/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36469335/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25661087/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30796739/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27890688/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33341313/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27211234/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28901333/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684391/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34293099/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30914845/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873404/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35755198/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35337076/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37727887/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34109319/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29915215/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32857796/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29255413/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34171323/

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Leaky gut symptoms go far beyond digestion. Let's look at the 8 tell-tale signs of leaky gut that you're likely overlooking.

• What is Leaky Gut? https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/

• The Elemental Diet: An Effective Therapy for Gut Relief https://drruscio.com/elemental-diet/

• The 4 Most Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1ezm3d0JQ&t=1092s

00:00 Intro

00:49 What leaky gut is & how it's measured

03:08 The digestive symptoms

06:04 Body-wide (systemic) symptoms

• Association between increased intestinal permeability and disease: A systematic review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S221295881730160X#:~:text=Results,and%2017%E2%80%9365%25%20respectively.

• Plasma and fecal zonulin are not altered by a high green leafy vegetable dietary intervention: secondary analysis of a randomized control crossover trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35413837/

• Specific Immunoglobulin E and G to Common Food Antigens and Increased Serum Zonulin in IBS Patients: A Single-Center Bulgarian Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35466276/

• Diet and intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Is there evidence?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35801041/

• Relationship between Gut Microbiota, Gut Hyperpermeability and Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32693755/

• Leaky Gut and the Ingredients That Help Treat It: A Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36677677/#:~:text=Thus%2C%20leaky%20gut%20syndrome%20and,diabetes%20mellitus%2C%20and%20celiac%20disease.

• Cytokine-induced alterations of gastrointestinal motility in gastrointestinal disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22013552/

• Serum zonulin is elevated in IBS and correlates with stool frequency in IBS-D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31210949/

• The Role of Leaky Gut in Functional Dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35422683/

• Duodenal Mucosal Barrier in Functional Dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34607017/

• Gut dysbiosis in severe mental illness and chronic fatigue: a novel trans-diagnostic construct? A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558650/

• Reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27338587/

• C-type lectin-like receptor 2 and zonulin are associated with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31715011/

• Targeting zonulin and intestinal epithelial barrier function to prevent onset of arthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32332732/

• Prevalence of sleep disorder in irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review with meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29652034/

• Dysbiosis in food allergy and implications for microbial therapeutics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33463542/

• Gut-Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670115/

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