7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Probiotics- Rethink My Health Podcast Episode 5
Welcome to episode 5 of Rethink my Health podcast where we discuss healthcare topics that matter the most. We get to the root cause and empower you, the listener, to take charge of your health. On today’s episode of Rethink my health, Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about 7 Reasons you need to be taking Probiotics. Probiotics are healthy bacteria found in your gut. About 40% of dried stool, by weight, is bacteria. Healthy gut function relies on the presence of healthy bacteria. Our bodies work symbiotically with bacteria and having the right makeup of bacteria, in the right balance, is crucial to optimum health. We call this the Microbiome and the team will be discussing all the reasons you need to be paying attention to your microbiome. Learn the role your microbiome plays in proper digestion and nutrient absorption. The team explores how a lack of healthy gut flora can cause downstream effects beginning with poor nutrition. In addition to digestion, Microbiome health plays in role in mental health through the healthy production of critical neurotransmitters. There is a paradigm shift that is occurring right now amongst the leading minds regarding the microbiome that Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette discuss in this episode. Tune in to listen now