3052: Is Tequila a Probiotic and the Health Effects of Wine, Spirits and Beer

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🗓️ 18 July 2025

⏱️ 8 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 3052: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the myth of tequila as a probiotic by digging into what science actually says not just popular claims. Learn the truth about blue agave, the real sources of gut-friendly fiber, and how moderation and lifestyle still trump shortcuts when it comes to health. Quotes to ponder: "Sadly, the findings were disappointing, the research does not support the use of daily tequila shots to help promote the health of our microbiome." "Blue agave nectar doesn't have enough fiber to promote the health of our intestines." "Tequila likely does not act like a probiotic, so it doesn't promote the growth of good bacteria in our intestines." Episode references: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089791/ National Institutes of Health - Probiotics: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics-what-you-need-to-know American Heart Association - Alcohol and Heart Health: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/alcohol-and-heart-health The Champs - Tequila: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyl7GP_VMJY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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