At least 50% us have gut problems some of the time, and about 15% of people experience chronic gut issues. Good gut health, however, is about far more than the absence of symptoms – a healthy gut taps into many aspects of our physical and mental health, and our overall wellbeing. Excitingly, new research is shining the spotlight on the power of probiotics in the gut health space. In this podcast with Dr Joanna McMillan, we discuss what defines these transient visitors to the gut, the importance of using evidence-based strains for specific ailments and how much is enough. Joanna also touches on the differences between probiotic supplements and foods that contain added probiotics.
Biography
Dr Joanna McMillan is one of the country’s favourite and most trusted health and nutrition experts. She is a PhD qualified nutrition scientist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with La Trobe University and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Joanna is an experienced TV presenter. She has worked on The Today Show for over 15 years, is a host for ABC’s science show Catalyst, and is a regular on radio and in print media. She is a TEDx and international keynote speaker and MC and is the founder of Get Lean, an online lifestyle change program. She has authored several books including her latest The Feel-Good Family Food Plan and audio book Gutfull.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The key influences of diet and lifestyle on gut health
- How probiotics can support a healthy gut when in the context of a balanced eating pattern
- Specific probiotic strains that have specific health benefits
- How to identify the correct dose of a particular probiotic
- Probiotics consumed as supplements vs. probiotics consumed in real food
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Supported by Activia as part of Gut Health Month
