Gut Health Matters: Probiotics Explained with Natasha Trenev
You know bacteria are probably the smartest entity on the planet and we better have an education about what functional foods are, what things we should be fooling around with at home and how to select the proper probiotic supplementation if we really want to improve that gi tract, which has trillion microbes- and we are actually microbes and only human cells- and that composition of these microbes- you're right, controls everything from our immune system to our second brain to the function of every organ in our body.
Ever thought about how your gut affects your overall health? In this episode of Rewired Radio, Erica Spiegelman chats with Natasha Trenev, a developmental scientist and pioneer in probiotics. They dive into why a healthy gut is crucial for your mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Natasha breaks down what probiotics are and how they can be game-changers for your digestive health.
But it’s not all smooth sailing; she also warns about the risks of improperly fermented foods and stresses the importance of choosing the right probiotic strains, like lactobacillus acidophilus. If you’re curious about how to start a strategic probiotic plan or want to know the benefits for infants and breastfeeding mothers, this episode is packed with practical advice. Tune in to discover how you can boost your gut health and feel better from the inside out.