Probiotics! Should YOU be taking them?
In this video I'm going to tell you how Probiotics work, if they are actually effective,
And if they are even worth the money, so by the end of this video
you will know whether or not you should be taking Probiotics!
Hey there guys, I'm Jesse Crowe, The Travelling Scientist
and after studying years of Pharmacology, I'm here to help you live Smarter, Happier and Healthier lives!
Probiotics are microorganisms like bacteria that live inside our bodies
And a lot of people think that bacteria are bad and that they make us sick...
But there's actually a lot of really good bacteria that live inside of us and the help our bodies to function
In fact, the bacteria in our gut has a HUGE impact on how we feel physically and mentally
and I made a video all about that, you can check it out just up here
But sometimes the bacteria in our gut isn't so great... and that makes us feel... not so great
So theoretically, by taking probiotics, we would improve the bacteria in our gut to make us feel great again!
But do they actually work?
Well, in 2017 there was a really good review that showed several benefits of taking probiotics
Firstly, probiotics compete with other gut pathogens to reduce your chance of infection
It's kind of like there is a war going on inside your gut
and by taking probiotics, you're adding more soldiers to the good team!
Second, probiotics can reduce gut inflammation
So if you have irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease
Which involves a lot of painful gut inflammation, taking probiotics can actually reduce these symptoms greatly!
Third, probiotics can reduce anxiety and increase happiness
Remember that Serotonin, the happiness hormone, is largely produced in our guts
And good gut bacteria will promote the production of Serotonin
To make us more happy in less anxious!
So if you're someone who's regularly dealing with stomach problems
Whether it's food poisoning or an inflamed gut
Taking probiotics could really make a difference!
Similarly, if you're someone who struggles with anxiety or motivation
It could be due to the crappy bacteria in your gut, and maybe,
By taking a probiotic, you could improve your gut health and in turn improve your mental health
I'm not a doctor, I can't promise that that will work, but MAYBE it's worth a try!
Now, if you're an exceptionally happy person who never has any stomach problems...
You probably don't need to take Probiotics, your gut is fine without them
BUT, if you ever have a bout of vomiting or Diarrhoea, you're probably going to lose a lot of your gut bacteria
And it is a good idea to take Probiotics to replenish the good bacteria before bad guys get in
Now, don't listen to me! We've been testing probiotics on this guy called Gary
And here is what he has to say about them!
Hey there guys, I'm Gary, Jesse's Uncle
Don't know if you can see the resemblance, he's not as quite as handsome as I am though but...
So, I was at the doctor a few months ago for an infection that I got in a back alley in Bali...
Yeah, I don't want to go into too much detail...but anyway, he put me on some pretty serious antibiotics
And it really cleaned me out, y'know, so all my bacteria was gone, and I felt sick as a dog!
But I started taking probiotics and it really fixed me up
Repopulated my gut, as it were, and you would be amazed how important the bacteria in your gut really is
Like, completely changed my physical and mental state
So, y'know, if you feel in a bit off kilter, it could be something wrong with the bacteria in your stomach
Try taking some Probiotics, I swear, it's a miracle cure so uh...give it a try!
Now remember that you can also get good bacteria from your diet
and I've compiled a list of the best probiotic foods, it's just in the description down below
And you can download that for free to help you get on your way to eating healthier
But, if you don't normally eat probiotic foods, or you don't cook that much
You can just try taking a probiotic pill instead
I've done some research and the best probiotic that I can find is also in the description down below
And if you go through that link and purchase that product, I earn a little bit of money
Which really helps me out, and it could help you out too
So give it a try :)
Anyway, that's all for today guys, thank you so much for watching!
If you enjoyed this video or learnt something, click the Like button down below
And if you've ever taken Probiotics, or have some good probiotic food ideas
Let us know about those in the Comments section down below!
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Cheers!