Chapter
The Microbiome as an Ecosystem
38:28 - 48:47 (10:19)
The appreciation of the microbiome as an ecosystem is leading to a shift in thinking about the use of probiotics and the promotion of certain treatments. As people develop better products and technologies, there is the potential for big changes in the probiotics industry.
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The probiotics industry has a gold standard of showing that the probiotic exists in the bottle, is taken, and shows up in the stool afterwards.
38:28 - 41:52 (03:24)
Summary
The probiotics industry has a gold standard of showing that the probiotic exists in the bottle, is taken, and shows up in the stool afterwards. Some food with fiber or prebiotics can help create an environment for the beneficial bacteria to thrive, rather than solely relying on probiotic supplements with exaggerated claims.
ChapterThe Microbiome as an Ecosystem
EpisodeEp 54: The Promises and Perils of the Microbiome - Dr. Jonathan Eisen and Jessica Richman
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The simple model of probiotics is going to change as the growing appreciation of the microbiome reveals a complex ecosystem.
41:52 - 44:17 (02:25)
Summary
The simple model of probiotics is going to change as the growing appreciation of the microbiome reveals a complex ecosystem. The probiotics industry is poised for a tremendous leap into better products as new technologies develop and the public demands more effective products.
ChapterThe Microbiome as an Ecosystem
EpisodeEp 54: The Promises and Perils of the Microbiome - Dr. Jonathan Eisen and Jessica Richman
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Probiotics have the potential to impact our system, but introducing massive influx of one individual species can affect it in the short or long term.
44:17 - 48:47 (04:30)
Summary
Probiotics have the potential to impact our system, but introducing massive influx of one individual species can affect it in the short or long term. It’s important to introduce a diversity of probiotics that represent what is naturally present in the ecosystem.