We know that probiotics are beneficial for gut health and immune support, but what about heart disease? We break down two comprehensive studies that show the benefits of probiotic supplementation on risk factor reduction for cardiovascular disease. If you need help with cardiovascular health, click here Can probiotics reduce your risk for heart disease? We know
Adrenal testing is one of the most recommended tests in functional medicine, but unfortunately, most of the tests recommended are antiquated. Furthermore, most test results are not used correctly. Today Dr. Nick Hedberg joins us to discuss which adrenal tests make sense and, more importantly, how to use them. Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hey,
Two systematic reviews with meta-analyses, summarizing 48 clinical trials, have shown that probiotics improve markers associated with heart disease. Let’s discuss the details, examine why probiotics can protect your heart and what type of probiotics to use. If you would like help understanding probiotics, click here. Probiotics Prevent Heart Disease Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio.
Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up: A delicious paleo vegetable soup recipe, fish consumption, and reading performance, whole grains and improved lipid profiles, and more.
Are you confused about fiber? There’s so much information out there talking about how we need to increase our fiber intake to achieve better health, feed our microbiome, and prevent colon cancer. But is this really true? Is fiber friend or foe? If you need help with your digestive health, click here The Truth About Fiber
Dr. Ruscio reads a few excerpts from his coming book. We discuss fiber: is it good, is it bad? Or, is it good for some but not for others, and if so how to know who it will help and who it will harm. Possibly the most important issue discussed is what impact dietary fiber
Your gut has a substantial impact on your brain via the gut-brain connection. It’s fairly common for people to experience improved mood (less anxiety and depression) once they improve their gut health. Probiotics are of course good for your gut. A recent study has provided conclusive proof that probiotics help with depression. If you would
Dr. Rob Knight, researcher and founder of American Gut, recently shared some fantastic and exciting insights on current microbiome research and the promising future ahead. The human body harbors an estimated ten times as many microbial cells as human cells. By studying these microbes, we can learn more about ourselves and potentially influence our health.