Send us a textAshley and Danielle discuss probiotics, emphasizing the importance of a strain specific approach, the need for evidence-based research, and addressing common myths surrounding probiotics. We talk about the role of prebiotics and how important quality testing is in probiotic products and any supplement. We go over what probiotics can be helpful for those with IBS and IBD.Takeaways-- Probiotics are not one-size-fits-all, the strain matters.- Understanding the specific strain can impact effectiveness.- Research is crucial when selecting probiotics.- Not all probiotics need refrigeration- check packaging.- Quality testing is essential for probiotic products.- Prebiotics can offer long-term benefits.- Probiotics can help with IBS symptoms, not just IBD.- Empower yourself by knowing what you're consuming.- Probiotics are one of many strategies for gut health.Chapters-00:00- Introduction to Probiotics02:56- Understanding Strain Specificity05:55- The Importance of Research and Evidence08:52- Probiotic Myths and Misconceptions12:10- The Role of Prebiotics15:12- Quality and Testing in Probiotics17:48- Conclusion and Key TakeawaysFollow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitiansFollow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitiansWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here. 💜 Ashley

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