# 520 - THIS is the PROBLEM with PROBIOTICS

Theres alot of talk by online influencers on the subject of probiotic supplements, but is there truth behind the hype ?In this episode I define exactly what probiotics are, we explore what the gut microbiome is and why a balanced gut microbiome is essential for health and how something like antibiotics can affect its normal functioning. There is also alot of individual variability in peoples microbiome and whether exogenous probiotic supplementation will offer them benefit them at all. I also talk about the significance of consuming foods that possess a natural probiotic component, such as fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and natural yoghurt. We also touch upon pre-biotics and compare them to probiotics. Plus I outline some other wholefoods that will help boost the levels of good bacteria in the gut naturally, thereby enhancing your metabolism, reducing inflammation and providing the right balance of bacteria that will optimise the biochemical processes that support your health. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZThe health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872ECOrder Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGrOrder Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38fOrder US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeTOrder UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them