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Naturally Nourished

Episode 341: Are you wasting money on probiotics?

Naturally Nourished

Ali Miller RD

Nutrition, Health & Fitness:nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.7668 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Is that pricey probiotic you buy every month really worth it? Do probiotics work? How do we select a good probiotic? Tune in to hear the answers to all this and more on this deep dive episode all about probiotics! We’ll demystify some of the brands you are wasting your money on, plus we’ll run you through our checklist of what to look for and what to avoid when selecting a probiotic!    In this episode, we cover some of the common drugstore brands of probiotics and you will be shocked to hear what is in them! We cover how to read a probiotic label (yes, they can be tricky!) to make sure you are getting your bang for your buck, plus we give you the scoop on the newly popular soil-based probiotics!   Also in this episode:  Wellness in Wimberley 5/20 & 5/21 - Registration closes 5/12! Live Detox Starts 5/3 - just $14.99 sign up now Choosing the Right Probiotic Why Probiotics are ImportantAll About Probiotics [Top 5 Benefits of Probiotics] Signs of Gut Dysbiosis and How To Do a Probiotic Challenge Red Flags in Common Probiotic BrandsAdditives, Fillers, Inflammatory Ingredients Prebiotics AddedPhytofiber No Strain ID Unfounded Claims What to Look for in a ProbioticStrain ID Formulated with Clinically Studied StrainsTargeted Strength Probiotic Restore Baseline Probiotic Treatment of abnormal gut flora improves symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome Kids BioticProbiotic effects on cold and influenza-like symptom incidence and duration in children Rebuild Spectrum ProbioticSystematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients Efficacy and Safety of Saccharomyces boulardii in Acute Rotavirus Diarrhea: Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial from a Developing Country Clinical trial: Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM 9843) improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome GI Immune Builder Women’s Flora ProbioticThe role of probiotics in vaginal health GI Cleanup Beat the Heat Sale on Probiotics - Buy 2, Save 50% on the 3rd bottle!    This episode is sponsored by:  This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast that delivers cutting-edge food is medicine solutions for optimal health.

0:12.8

Ali Miller is a nutrition expert sought up by the media in America's top medical institutes

0:18.3

for her revolutionary functional medicine interventions.

0:22.6

From disease treatment to prevention, every episode will empower you with ways to put yourself

0:28.3

back in control of your health. Please know, the topics discussed are for educational purposes

0:35.1

only. Now welcome, Integrative Dietitians, Allie Miller, and her co-host, Becky You.

0:43.2

Welcome to episode 341 of the Naturally Nourished Podcast. In this episode, we are answering the question,

0:50.1

are you wasting your money on probiotics? And the short answer here is it depends. So we'll be

0:57.7

breaking down the importance of probiotics, both in the diet and as supplements, talking about

1:02.1

some of their many roles in the body. Then we'll be talking about what to watch out for in

1:07.7

probiotics that you pick up maybe off the grocery store shelf or that the latest

1:11.9

influencer is touting on their page. And we'll talk about what you need to be looking for when

1:16.9

you are selecting a probiotic supplement. Yes, I think this is a really timely topic as a lot of people

1:24.8

are getting that wind, at least in our area, of stomach bugs and all sorts of

1:30.7

spring cleaning type viruses in their body. And probiotics, of course, have such a harnessing

1:37.3

effect on the immune system, but also, of course, on digestive regularity, preventing gut infection and rebounding following antibiotics.

1:48.1

So so much to cover in today's episode.

1:50.8

And the last time we did a deep dive was about a year and a half ago when it was called choosing the right probiotic, I believe.

1:57.5

So we'll be sure to link that episode in today's notes as well. And that one's really a deep dive

2:03.7

into our five probiotic formulas. We will touch on them a little bit in today's episode, but that's

2:09.4

the one to listen to if you already know you need one, but you don't know where to start and which

2:13.7

one's best for you. It also has a link in that episode, and we can link also in these notes, a nifty PDF

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