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Have you heard of spore-based probiotics? They’re a scientifically-proven type of healthy bacteria that can resolve gut issues.
Most Probiotics Are Ineffective
It turns out that 95% of good bacteria found in yogurts and most other supplements do not survive past the acids in our stomachs. In other words, most probiotics are completely ineffective! If you’re wondering what kind of probiotic you should take that can actually work to improve digestion, then you’ll love this new podcast episode of Clean Eating for Women.
To make it super easy for you to listen to this episode of Clean Eating for Women, you can listen right here on my blog or using your favorite podcast app (or click here if you don’t see the player below):
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Kiran Krishnan is the Chief Science Officer at Just Thrive Probiotics. He is a research microbiologist that has been in the industry for 16 years. He came on the Clean Eating for Women podcast to explain spore-based probiotics and how they are completely different than regular probiotics.
In this episode of the Clean Eating for Women podcast:
- Kiran gives us an overview of probiotics
- We learn what spore-based probiotics are and how they differ from other types
- How taking a dose of spore-based probiotics for 30 days has been proven to reverse leaky gut (here’s the link to the study)
- How 80% of our immune system exists in our gut
Some highlights of this episode on Probiotics for Healing with Just Thrive Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan:
- Kiran’s super power is that he is a nerd that can talk to humans. He is going to explain some complicated topics in an easy to understand and “digestible” way. I heard Kiran on another podcast and knew he would be a great guest for the show. [01:13]
- Probiotics were first invented by Elie Metchnikoff. He put forth the idea that illness comes from an overabundance of bad bacteria. Auto intoxication. Using good bacteria to counteract bad bacteria. [02:11]
- A probiotic should be a live microorganism. It’s a bacteria of some sort that can get into your system and make significant and valuable changes to the rest of the population in your digestive system and immune system. [03:17]
- If we have the right type of bacteria in our gut, we can create a significant amount of value in the way our body and our immune system functions. A probiotic is a good bacteria that goes to work for you fixing damage that we have done to our microbiome. [04:08]
- Things that can damage our microbiome can be too much sugar or taking antibiotics. We are a collection of thousands of organisms that work together as a whole. Our modern environment disrupts the cycle. Preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, glyphosate, chlorine, fluoride, and 80% of our personal care products destroy our bodies bacterial cultures. [04:52]
- Spore based probiotics form an endospore to protect themselves. They can survive in stomach acid. Then in the gut, they recondition the environment. They find bad bacteria and kill them off and feed the good bacteria through prebiotic foods. [11:33]
- Leaky gut is what is driving chronic inflammation that is driving chronic disease. Endotoxins leak through the intestinal lining and get into your bloodstream. This sets off inflammation and starts the process of disease. Obesity, brain fog, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, and autoimmune diseases are all caused by toxins leaking from the gut. [19:42]
- Spore based probiotics are able to stop leaky gut in 30 days. It can help heal and reverse the entire condition. Metabolic endotoxemia is the process of digestion increasing intestinal leakiness. [25:59]
- The vast majority of the body can heal if we put it in a healing state. We can’t be in a healing state with a continuous flood of toxins and inflammation just from eating food. [31:04]
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Just Thrive Probiotic
- Kiran Krishnan – Forget What You Know About Probiotics – a Paradigm Shift
- Kiran Krishnan YouTube
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Geoffrey Levens says
Heck yeah I’d be happy to leave a post to enter the probiotic raffle. This is such an excellent blog, loaded with good stuff!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I’m happy you entered, Geoffrey! Thanks for the kind words!!!
Geoffrey Levens says
Well deserved. I’m always on the hunt these days for a weapon against my leetle friends the SIBO bugs I seem to have brought back from Ecuador and can’t seem to get rid of. Have taken all sorts of probiotics including soil borne etc and months of VSL#3 at huge doses.. Ish.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I hear ‘ya, Geoffrey. I still take a big dose of VSL since it keeps my IBS in check. Hoping to wean myself off it, especially once my gut heals. You might be interested in this podcast episode (here’s a transcript): https://www.evanbrand.com/blog/268-dr-justin-marchegiani-and-evan-brand-on-sibo-and-sifo
Geoffrey Levens says
Thank you. I will give it a listen. I know probiotics is a pretty fraught topic. ConsumerLabs.com has tested a whole bunch of products and most of them contain few to zero viable organisms! Lot of money to be made and pretty much unregulated so pretty much a crap shoot (if you’ll pardon the pun).
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I sent the wrong link. Here it is: https://www.evanbrand.com/blog/268-dr-justin-marchegiani-and-evan-brand-on-sibo-and-sifo
Steve Keritsis says
I would love to learn about taking Just Thrive during prolonged fasting periods as well as it’s influence on myalgic encephalomyelitis
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Wow, what a great question, Steve! Have you seen research that leaky gut is related to myalgic encephalomyelitis?
deb says
I’ve recently read some studies about the relationship between probiotics and sleep. I am a chronic insomniac and I would be very interested in learning more about the validity of these claims
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Ohhhhh, that is an interesting question, Deb. I would be interested to know about that possible link too.
Tiffany Olson says
New followers and I’m loving your recipes! Praying we are able to try these probiotics from thrive. My 12 year old daughter has chronic urinary tract infections and bladder infections and constant stomach pain and her dr has recommended taking probiotics. We have been dealing with this practically since birth with no headway or relief for her. We have tried several probiotics and have found that the ones we tried weren’t making it past the stomach enzymes so they werent doing anything but wasting our money and we are having trouble finding some that actually survive. Thanks for the giveaway and I love your podcast! Crossing all my fingers and my toes.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I hope so too, Tiffany. What a scary situation you’ve been dealing with, I am so sorry to hear about that. I am so grateful to be able to share the information about spore-based probiotics. The research is so encouraging about how they can aid in gut healing and potentially help so many of us.
Tiffany Olson says
So I changed the name of my instagram a few weeks ago and I may have entered the wrong info in the rafflecoper boxes. I do follow both thrive and clean eating kitchen and my correct instagram name is growingupokie. So sorry!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Got it, thanks for clarifying, Tiffany! 🙂
Paula says
I had no idea about the difference in probiotics. I have leaky gut & Hashimoto’s & it is critical that I heal my gut to obtain my health. A miracle to cure leaky gut in 30 days is a blessing. Even if I don’t win the raffle I am so going to buy this brand. Thanks for sharing this information. I finally feel like I have some hope in my recovery.
Julie says
Thank you for the post. Kiran has been a wealth of information for me during the past couple of years.
Annette says
I’d like to learn more about heart health and diabetic issues. My dad keeps having strokes and each time it debilitates him more. He’s in rehab right now and when he gets out I want to help make changes for him.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Oh how scary, Annette! Sending love to you and your dad!!!
Alexandra Robertson says
Fairly certain I have Leaky gut and IBS according to my Functional dr. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and am wondering if I have hashimotos now. I would love to hear more about supplements for healing Leaky gut and how to lower cholesterol. I have heard such wonderful things about this probiotic and would love to try! I feel like I have tried so many and haven’t felt much improvement. Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks for sharing, Alexandra! I’m sorry to hear you’re suffering, I know how debilitating hypothyroidism can be. I’m glad you entered the giveaway!
Nicole says
I’ve been thinking a lot about probiotics lately because of complications with my fibromyalgia. Thanks for this post!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I’m glad you entered, Nicole!
Jennifer says
Thank you for sharing more about spore probiotics! I would love to hear more about nutrigenomics.
Deb E says
I credit probiotics with helping me kick my IBS after so many long years of suffering. I have taken many different types but haven’t heard about the the spore based so this was new info for me. I am diving deeper into all types of pain management techniques and would like to learn more about them. Even though I’m in the medical field, I feel the less pills we need to take, the better! I know pain management is such a huge health issue but I’m loving all the new and updated info I’ve learned so far.
Paula says
Probiotics that can cure leaky gut sounds like a miracle. I am going to look for this brand. I have leaky gut & Hashimotos. I didn’t realize that some probiotics did not survive. I will put my name in, but even if I don’t win this brand sounds like I can win the war on leaky gut.
Adrienne says
Wow – everything? How about adrenals, thyroid, superfoods, autism…..I could go on and on.
Cheryl says
Came across this website looking for probiotic options for my husband whom suffers from Psoriasis. After doing some research I found it sometimes starts in the GUT. Hoping to heal his psoriasis naturally, and live healthier lifestyles. 🙂
judith says
I’d love to learn about IBS
Barrie says
I would like to learn more about heart health for women. Symptoms are different for women. what are some good supplements to help protect our hearts?
Katie says
I would love to learn more about adrenal fatigue and how it relates to hormonal imbalances. I’m currently dealing with some health issues that seem to be circling around these two topics and I’ll take all the information I can get!
Lindsay A. says
This is such an awesome post, thank you!! I’m a fan of probiotics & have definitely seen benefit from taking them daily, BUT I know there are a lot of issues with regulation & products living up to claims. Plus it certainly does make sense that most probiotics cannot make it past our stomachs. I’ve had immune issues this year – I believe due to some things in my living environment that are out of my control for the time being – and would absolutely love to try Thrive.
I would be super curious to learn more about lymphatic drainage & how toxins held in the skin/tissue affect us, especially since I started dry brushing my body earlier this year.
Also, since I’m not able to listen to podcasts (or any audio) – thank you so much for providing an accessible, readable list of highlights from this episode! 😀
Ashley B says
I’d love to hear about anything that could benefit my health, really!
Rachel Travis says
I would love to learn more about the link between gut health and mood!
Kimmy Ripley says
I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. It would be wonderful to alleviate those symptoms.
Dawn Bradley says
I would like to know more about treating arthritis and dealing with inflammation.
sam says
My main concern besides my health is my heart. But I think most of the time when my chest is hurting is because of my gut and gas. I could go into more detail but I wont. I would love to try these. My doctor told me to try that yogurt a while back. I did and it helped a little but I also have gallbladder problems rising. I am not sure what foods are causing the trouble. So for now I am sticking to a broth like diet and its messed my gut up again. I have an appointment soon. I am just pretty sure she will say go for the probiotics.
ae minx says
My gut could definitely use some help. Glad I stumbled upon this bog
Cassandra D says
I am really interested in learning more about brain fog.
Cassandra G. says
I’m interested in learning more about brain fog and how to get rid of it – maybe first by identifying what can/is causing it?