Forget What You Know About Probiotics: The Latest Research on Nature’s True Probiotics

Original Air Date: May 04, 2016

Sponsored by:
MegaSporeBiotic by Physicians Exclusive
MegaSporeBiotic by Physicians Exclusive
Kiran Krishnan, Microbiologist, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Tom Bayne, DC, President

Presenters:
Kiran Krishnan, Microbiologist, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Tom Bayne, DC, President

Topics include:

  • New understanding on the form and function of probotics and gut commensal organisms
  • Latest news from the Human Microbiome Project and the new understanding of the gut microbiota
  • Why 95% of the products don't qualify as "probiotics" - issues with current probiotic preparations
  • Spores- Nature's design for a true probiotics
  • Protect your time and income: How an one-of-a-kind product can change your practice
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