KNP342 - Are probiotics worth the money?

On today's episode, I discussed supplementing with probiotics and whether it is worth your money. Probiotics' popularity is fueled mainly by surging scientific and public interest in the human microbiome. According to the latest estimate, the human gastrointestinal system contains about 39 trillion bacteria, most of which are in the large intestine. In the past 15 years, researchers have established that many of these microbes are essential for health. Collectively, they crowd out harmful microbial invaders, break down fibrous foods into more digestible components and produce vitamins such as K and B12. The controversy stems from whether these small amounts of probiotics in supplement pills actually do anything or are they just a tiny drop in the bucket. I explore the pros and cons of spending money taking probiotics and help give you more information on if they are right for you.   Episode with Travis Zipper – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-health-101-whats-wrong-and-solutions-to-heal-it/id1437983368?i=1000491658886   Health Benefits of Probiotics article - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4045285/   Discount code: keynutrition for 20% off your first Legion order. Order Legion Supplements -> https://bit.ly/3mHRqYV   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Key Nutrition – @keynutrition