Episode 341: Are you wasting money on probiotics?

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: 

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! 

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