All About Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. “I wish I knew this sooner”: Drs. Amanda Frick and Jennifer Greer share hindsight health tips [1:29]
2. Today’s topic: Gut health and the unique roles of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics [3:52]
   • What is the microbiome? Is it the same as the gut microbiome? [5:36]
3. How to support the gut microbiome with “biotics” [8:21]
   • Prebiotics: Fiber, polyphenols, and bacteriophages [8:31]
   • Probiotics: Live bacteria, yeast, and fungi from fermented foods [11:35]
   • Postbiotics: A new category of biotics? [12:54]
4. Which Thorne products are “biotic” formulas? [14:58]
   • Introducing Thorne’s Complete Biotic, a 3-in-1 formula for gut health [18:41]
5. How do I choose the right probiotic? [20:38]
6. Questions from the community
   • How long does it take to see results from taking a prebiotic? [23:48]
   • Is gas and bloating common when starting a new probiotic? What are some common side effects? [25:34]
   • How can I tell if my new probiotic is working? [27:56]
   • Why do some probiotics require refrigeration and some do not? [30:14]
   • Why do I need prebiotics if I’m taking a probiotic? [31:30]
   • Is it safe to take a probiotic or prebiotic supplement long term? [33:28]
   • How do probiotics not die in the stomach before they get to the gut? [34:44]
   • Can taking a probiotic help people with food sensitivities or a leaky gut? [36:28]
   • How do you pick a probiotic that supports mood or mental health? [37:49]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Take Thorne’s free Probiotics Quiz to find the right formula for your health needs
• Thorne’s At-home health tests: Meaningful insights, personalized plans
• Find a Health Professional near you
• Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: Which is Better for Your Health?
• What Are Probiotics? Dietary Sources, Side Effects, and Supplements
• Bugs 101: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the Microbiome
• Everything You Should Know About Fiber
• Which is the Best Probiotic Supplement for Me?
• How Prebiotics Benefit Your Gut and Overall Health
• The Best Time to Take a Probiotic, According to Experts
• Bacteriophages 101
• Prebiotics: The Essential Nutrition for Your Microbiome
• Gut Health: Polyphenols as Prebiotics
• How a Probiotic Supplement Can Benefit Children

Products related to this episode: FloraMend Prime®, FloraSport 20B®, Bacillus Coagulans, Women’s Daily Probiotic, Sacro-B™, Complete Biotic

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