The Dr. Josh Axe Show

The #1 Supplement to Heal Your Gut, Burn Fat, and Boost Immunity

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Did you know your body contains 30-40 trillion microbial cells, outnumbering your human cells? Probiotics—live bacteria that support digestion, immunity, and even mental health—are essential for overall wellness. But most people today lack them due to antibiotic overuse and processed diets.


In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the science of probiotics, revealing their powerful benefits and how to get more of them through food and supplements.


You’ll learn:


  • What probiotics are and why they matter for digestion, immunity, and gut balance
  • Best probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, natto, and fermented vegetables
  • How antibiotics and modern diets harm gut health and what to do about it
  • The gut-brain connection and how probiotics support mental health
  • Probiotics for weight loss and metabolism regulation
  • Top probiotic strains for immunity, digestion, and inflammation
  • The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics for optimal gut health


    • If you want to improve digestion, boost immunity, and balance your microbiome, this episode is packed with actionable insights.


    Tune in now and subscribe for more natural health strategies.


    #probiotics #guthealth #digestivehealth



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    00:00 Introduction

    04:47 What Are Probiotics?

    07:33 Best Types of Probiotics

    19:28 Superfoods Rich in Good Bacteria

    26:07 Top 10 Exposures to Antibiotics

    33:48 Effects of Modern Diets  

    36:33 Benefits of Probiotics

    52:50 Types of Prebiotics & Postbiotics

    57:33 Best Foods for Gut Health


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      Links: 


      • We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/02/09/probiotics-their-role-benefits-and-dietary-sources/
      • https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Probiotics-HealthProfessional/
      • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/6/4/21
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26216624/
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21069673/
      • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8843965/
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36001877/
      • https://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201-9712(21)00097-7/fulltext
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37692658/
      • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8848107/
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      • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11187407/
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684633/
      • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34960102/ 


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