Probiotics and Your Health

It is no surprise that a the distribution and consumption of probiotics has grown multi-billion dollar industry. Spurred by breakthroughs in understanding of the way the human microbiome impacts our health and wellness, it seems like a sure bet that the consumption of beneficial microorganism will contribute to improved health and wellness. However, there are many indications that the science is unsettled. In this episode of Health In Harlem we are joined by Dr. Pieter Cohen, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and Director of the Supplement Research Program and Dr. Daniel Merenstein, Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University and an expert in probiotics that has recruited more than 2000 patients for clinical trials involving probiotics. So, are probiotics for you and are they the key to you living the healthiest life possible, listen in to find out.    National Institutes of Health: Probiotics Fact Sheet https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Probiotics-Consumer/   The New York Times: What are the Benefits of Probiotics? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/style/self-care/probiotics-benefits.html   The New york Times: The Problem with Probiotics https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/upshot/the-problem-with-probiotics.html   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Regulatory Oversight and Safety of Probiotic Use https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/11/10-0574_article