Did you know your body contains 30-40 trillion microbial cells, outnumbering your human cells? Probiotics—live bacteria that support digestion, immunity, and even mental health—are essential for overall wellness. But most people today lack them due to antibiotic overuse and processed diets.
In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the science of probiotics, revealing their powerful benefits and how to get more of them through food and supplements.
You’ll learn:
* What probiotics are and why they matter for digestion, immunity, and gut balance
* Best probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, natto, and fermented vegetables
* How antibiotics and modern diets harm gut health and what to do about it
* The gut-brain connection and how probiotics support mental health
* Probiotics for weight loss and metabolism regulation
* Top probiotic strains for immunity, digestion, and inflammation
* The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics for optimal gut health
If you want to improve digestion, boost immunity, and balance your microbiome, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Tune in now and subscribe for more natural health strategies.
#probiotics #guthealth #digestivehealth
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00:00 Introduction
04:47 What Are Probiotics?
07:33 Best Types of Probiotics
19:28 Superfoods Rich in Good Bacteria
26:07 Top 10 Exposures to Antibiotics
33:48 Effects of Modern Diets
36:33 Benefits of Probiotics
52:50 Types of Prebiotics & Postbiotics
57:33 Best Foods for Gut Health
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ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, leadership expert and highly successful entrepreneur, with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Axe is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, founder of DrAxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute. His businesses have ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies. He is the bestselling author of Think This Not That, Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family.
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DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.