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Prebiotics vs probiotics: differences, benefits and foods | Live ScienceLive Science

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Live Science is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Prebiotics vs probiotics: differences, benefits and foods By Maddy Biddulph published 6 April 22 Wondering what the difference is between prebiotics vs probiotics? We asked a gut health expert to explain Prebiotics vs probiotics: which are better for gastrointestinal health? A healthy gut plays a major role in our overall health and wellbeing, and taking prebiotics and probiotics – either in food or supplement form – is one way to boost the digestive system and keep it working efficiently. The gut microbiome consists of 100 trillion live bacterial microbes, both ‘good’ and ‘bad’, that influence nutrient absorption, metabolism, immunity, mental health, how well we sleep and even whether or not we get spots. A Harvard Medical School study found that a healthy gut could potentially also prevent some cancers and autoimmune diseases.  Meanwhile, resear...

How Bacteria Affect Our Health, Emotions, and Behavior | Psychology Today Canada

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Discovering the molecule that drove her madness. Recent Verified by Psychology Today Joe Navarro M.A. Posted April 15, 2022 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan Key points A typical human cell consists of about 20,000-25,000 genes neatly packed in the DNA. Not only do those genes define who we are—but they also translate directly into our personalities, preferences, emotional experiences, pathologies, and behaviors. Living within us, and vastly outnumbering our human genes, are trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, collectively known as our “microbiota.” Our microbiota and their genes are known as our “microb...

539: Tina Anderson on Psychobiotics, Gut Brain Connection and Just Calm

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Wellness Mama® Simple Answers for Healthier Families 539: Tina Anderson on Psychobiotics, Gut Brain Connection and Just Calm This post contains affiliate links.Click here to read my affiliate policy. Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:46:49 | Recorded on April 14, 2022 | Speakers: Katie Wells, Tina Anderson | Download transcript Subscribe: Amazon | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Listen Notes | Pandora | RSS | Spotify | Spreaker | Stitcher | TuneIn | YouTube | iHeartRadio I am here with a dear friend and a previous podcast guest – Tina Anderson of Just Thrive. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, which is a personal passion of hers. And after her second child, she left her high-stress work behind to focus on family. And after her own health journey and a lot of research in the field of natural health, she found her life’s work, which is disease prevention and health maintenance. She’s the founder of...