162. Can Science Cure Hangovers? (Ft. Zack Abbott of Zbiotics)

from Alfalfa Podcast · host Arman Assadi, Nick Urbani, and Eric Johanson

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 👉All links at: http://alfalfapod.com 🤝 Our sponsor Zbiotics (use code Alfalfa): https://zbiotics.com/alfalfa 💰Donate to the Pod (PayPal only for now): https://streamlabs.com/alfalfapod 🏷 Check out Dry Farm Wines: https://bit.ly/dfwalfalfa (Use our link for an extra bottle for one penny!) 🏷 Check out Eight Sleep: https://bit.ly/eightsleepalfalfa (👉 Use code ALFALFA at checkout for a special discount. Chapter/Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:10) Welcome, Zack Abbott! (founder of Zbiotics) (6:34) Why do we get hungover? (14:30) Rules for drinking (17:30) What DOESN'T help with hangovers (29:30) Can Zbiotics make drinking healthier? (31:20) Is activated charcoal is a hoax? (34:40) Are GLP1 drugs bad for you (eg: Ozempic, Wegovy) (37:55) Zbiotics: From almost going bankrupt to a $100M in 3 years (49:40) How to find product-market fit (59:00) Venture capital funding (1:01:50) The future of Zbiotics (1:08:50) The gut microbiome (1:15:30) Market validation and exploring other use cases (1:26:10) Marketing metrics - running paid ads vs. organic growth (1:30:35) Why everything you've heard about GMO is WRONG Follow the podcast: Our website with all links - ⁠https://linktr.ee/alfalfapod⁠ Discord - ⁠https://discord.gg/czHr62nvBY⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y3il1B...⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/alfalfapod⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alfalfapodc...⁠ TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alfalfapodcast⁠ Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - ⁠https://linktr.ee/armanassadi⁠ Eric Johanson - ⁠https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa⁠ Nick Urbani - ⁠https://twitter.com/NUrbani⁠ Stephen Cesaro - ⁠https://twitter.com/StephenCesaro⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

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