A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
October 25, 2023
An At-Home Probiotic Regimen May Help Resolve Irritable Bowel Syndrome and It’s Many Frustrating Symptoms
Probiotics can help improve IBS and leaky gut, especially when used correctly.
Today, I’ll walk you through:
-How probiotics work to help improve IBS
-How probiotic improve gut barrier function (leaky gut)
-A simple yet effective at-home probiotic protocol
-And tips for troubleshooting if you feel some probiotics don’t sit well with you.
Please join me.
Featured Studies
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30935559/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32014597/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32190365/
- https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/baby-food-market-103849
- https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/probiotics-market
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31930437/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37048642/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34927759/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11910364/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34183016/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23256117
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21256129/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25266811/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32246665/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913194/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31244784/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36178333/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29508268/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32232406/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27881403/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31277101/
Featured Interviews
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/probiotics-good-bacteria-60-minutes-2020-06-28/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpeSeTVr-DI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it1EzHobTMc
Related Resources
- Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:33 What IBS looks like
03:26 Even 60 Minutes got this wrong
09:04 The causes of IBS
13: 56 The probiotic-small intestine myth
20:20 The positive impact on mental health
24:11 Dietary triggers
25:47 Leaky gut & immune function
27:27 The protocol
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Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.
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