Probiotic bacteria are widely defined as live microorganisms that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, confer a health benefit on the consumer. The widespread usage of probiotic supplements has preceded the scientific evidence of their efficacy, however. Many probiotic supplements contain insufficient numbers of bacteria to elicit a beneficial response and many are not stored properly to maintain the viability of the bacteria they supposedly contain. In this clip, Drs. Jed Fahey and Rhonda Patrick discuss concerns about the safety and efficacy of probiotic supplements.
In this short clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Jed Fahey discuss various factors and some of the research showing the effects of probiotics.
Note: The specific probiotic formulations, the clinical research of which is discussed in this clip, has since been re-released under a different brand name. This formulation is now available under the brands "Vivomixx" (in Europe) and "Visbiome" (in the U.S.).
This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. Jed Fahey found at • Jed Fahey, Sc.D. on Is...
Original episode published on Jan 6, 2017
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About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.
It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach.
Learn more about Dr. Rhonda Patrick and her mission for FoundMyFitness at www.foundmyfitness.com #Sulforaphane #isothiacyanates #moringa #supplementation
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