Probiotic Jeopardy: Separating Fact from Fiction

Are the best probiotics always refrigerated? Can probiotics decrease the incidence of colds, allergies, and eczema? Join Graham Mackenzie, Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, and Lindsay Dixon as we dissect common myths and misconceptions about gut health and the use of probiotics in this interactive, live session! Full video interview and sessions on the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyPharmacy5 Evidence-based Resources on Probiotics: AEProbio.com International Scientific Association for Prebiotics and Probiotics: https://isappscience.org The Canadian version of the Clinical Guide to Probiotics can be found at www.ProbioticChart.ca and the US version at www.USProbioticGuide.com Link to Gut Logic here: https://amzn.to/43SBWor Link to Healthy Logic (Graham Mackenzie's first book): https://amzn.to/3TVdGP4 (As an Amazon Affiliate, the Friendly Pharmacy 5 channel may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Any proceeds contribute towards the educational efforts of the Friendly Pharmacy 5 platform.) Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)who practices in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics worldwide.Translating scientific research in this field, she has authored the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada’ and the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the US’ since 2008. This practical clinical tool is peer-reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest evidence. It includes the available evidence-based probiotic products in the Canadian and US markets. Dragana’s project has been presented, published, and recognized internationally, receiving numerous awards and recognition. It has also been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, National Geographic, and CBC. Author Graham Mackenzie: Graham graduated from Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in 1993 after obtaining his Chemistry degree from St. F.X. University. He has worked as at the same pharmacy in Baddeck, Nova Scotia ever since and recently sold the pharmacy after owning it for over 20 years. During that time he initiated and developed a thriving compounding lab in the pharmacy. He is the author of Healthy Logic and Gut Logic and a member of the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists and the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Association. Lindsay Dixon: In addition to being the founder of Friendly Pharmacy 5, Lindsay is a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introducing Authors Graham Mackenzie and Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic12:52 Are Probiotics good to take while taking antibiotics? 22:27 Do most probiotics have proven health benefits? 36:21 Can Probiotics have a beneficial effect on mood and depression? 49:39 Probiotics for IBS and High Cholesterol 47:18 Are fermented foods the same as probiotics? 54:12 Fecal transplants as an effective mega-probiotic 01:02:00 Diverticulitis and probiotics 01:07:28 Is more always better when it comes to probiotics? 01:14:49 Safety of Probiotics 01:19:18 Are refrigerated probiotics better than non-refrigerated? 01:23:45 Healthy people and probiotic benefits versus harms DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #probiotics #guthealth #healthygut #digestivehealth #benefitsofprobiotics