Summary: In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we discuss the popular topic of Probiotics and how they may have a positive impact on your weight loss goals. In the human body, we have approximately 100 trillion bacterial organisms in the colon, which have a major impact on overall healthy and wellness. Of the trillions of organisms in the colon, there are roughly 400 different species of bacteria. When this balance of bacteria is upset due to factors such as anti-biotic use and stress, it is called Dysbiosis and can contribute to many health conditions. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can be taken orally as a supplement to re-establish the proper balance of bacteria in the colon. Probiotic supplements have long been used for many digestive complaints and conditions, but to use specifically as a weight loss supplement is a fairly new concept. Recent research done at Stanford University found that gastric bypass surgery patients who were given Probiotics lost more weight then the control group. This is an interesting finding that certainly needs more investigation, but gives more evidence that weight and obesity is more complex then just eating less calories and exercising more. In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show… Discuss the popular topic of probiotics for weight loss Discuss the fact that there is roughly 100 trillion bacterial organisms in the human colon Discuss recent research from Stanford University that used Probiotics with gastric bypass patients There are 3 proposed mechanisms how gut bacteria can contribute to weight gain Gut bacteria consume calories Gut bacteria promote fat deposition Gut bacteria increase systemic inflammation Dr. Maki's favorite probiotic company is Klaire Labs What Do You Think? Do you think using Probiotics is beneficial? Are you taking them now? Take Action We want to hear your feedback Make a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook
