2908: Are Probiotics Supplements Beneficial?

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🗓️ 14 March 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2908: Probiotics are often touted as a cure-all for digestion, immunity, mental health, and even weight loss, but do they really work? Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the latest research on probiotic supplements, highlighting which strains may be beneficial for specific health concerns like IBS, cholesterol, anxiety, and the common cold. Learn how to choose an effective probiotic without breaking the bank and why some supplements may not be as reliable as they claim. Quotes to ponder: "There are lots of different strains or species of these good bacteria within each person but in different quantities." "Most of the studies suggest that getting doses of 1 billion live probiotic cultures may be what's required in order to see any beneficial effects." "The supplement industry is kind of like the Wild West right now, it's very possible you could go out and purchase what you think is a probiotic supplement, but we might find it contains no good bacteria at all." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.0	It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick. Hey there, happy Friday and welcome to another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily,
0:39.9	where I answer your health questions related to diet, fitness, nutrition, and lots more.
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1:04.2	Hi, Dr. Neal. My question is about probiotics. I keep reading how valuable they are and how they can help in many areas such as digestion, immunity, heart health, allergies, mental health, and even
1:10.7	weight loss. I include probiotic foods like yogurt, heart health, allergies, mental health, and even weight loss. I include probiotic foods
1:13.6	like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut in my daily diet. Should I also take supplements? If so,
1:19.5	which ones? Some break down in the stomach, some last longer. Some are shelf stable. Some require
1:25.0	refrigeration. Some have specific targets like women or immunity or allergies.
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