What A Gastroenterologist Tells His Patients About Probiotics

03/15/22 • 41 min

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Gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, are common gastrointestinal symptoms. Many health conscious consumers turn to over-the-counter remedies, like probiotics, for relief. But how do we know if probiotics will help and which probiotic is best. Dr. Emeran Mayer joins us in this episode to explain the gut microbiome and how an imbalance of good and bad gut bacteria can impact our health. He also provides insight on the role of probiotics and whether or not they are beneficial to keeping the gut happy and healthy.

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