We have 30+ TRILLION bacteria in our gut. And probiotics claiming to "fix" our guts and support our digestion are everywhere. But do we need them? Are they really helpful?

 

Let's dive into what we can really do to support our good bacteria.

 

Things I talk about in this episode

• Research has shown that GBS in pregnant women can be potentially treated or reduced by L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus
• B. infantis is disappearing in infants. Serval companies including Evivo have a B. infantis probiotic.
• B. infantis prefers breastmilk to any other food
• Probiotics may be helpful for adults with IBS or when taking antibiotics
• Healthy adults get limited benefits from probiotics 
• Eating fermented foods and prebiotic foods (fiber) can help support the bacteria you already have
• Filtering your water can help keep your gut bacteria alive

What's in your water? Find out free here 

 

Fermented food basics

 
Research I mention 

Infant bacteria
https://msphere.asm.org/content/3/2/e00041-18

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450358/

Probiotics for Autism

https://www.newswise.com/articles/study-launched-on-probiotics-to-help-treat-gi-issues-and-improve-aberrant-behavior-in-autistic-children

Probiotics for IBS

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5879520/