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What are pre, pro, post and synbiotics! Are they good for you? with A/Prof Heidi Staudacher
Description
In this episode, Professor Clare Collins interviews Associate Professor Heidi Staudacher about the complexities of 'biotics', including probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics and eubiotics. They discuss what each of these substances are, how they work, their sources, impacts on gut health and practical advice for using foods and supplements to improve gut health.
Key Topics
- Differences between probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics
- Sources of prebiotics in foods like onions, garlic, chicory, and legumes
- How prebiotics and probiotics may benefit gut health and specific conditions like IBS and antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Emerging research on postbiotics and potential health benefits
- Role of short chain fatty acids in gut health and systemic effects
- Practical dietary advice for supporting a healthy microbiome
- Importance of consulting health professionals for personalized gut health strategies
Resources
- Global guidelines for probiotics and prebiotics for gut health and disease https://isappscience.org/new-global-guidelines-for-probiotics-and-prebiotics-for-gut-health-and-disease/
- Find a Dietitian at GI DREAM (Gastrointestinal Dietitian's for Research, Education, Advocacy and Mentoring) https://www.gidream.org/findadietitian
- More about FODMAPS https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/
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Keywords: #GutHealth #Probiotics #Prebiotics #Postbiotics #Synbiotics #Eubiotics, #Microbiome #Nutrition, #GutDisorders #DietaryFiber #FermentedFood
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