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Episode: Is Your Probiotic Actually Working? How Strain-Specific Science Impacts the Gut Microbiome – with Seed Co-Founder Ara Katz
Description: takeawaysSeed is a microbiome science company, not just a probiotic supplement company.The microbiome includes various ecosystems beyond just the gut, such as skin and oral microbiomes.Probiotics must be specific strains to confer health benefits, and not all probiotics are created equal.Refrigeration of probiotics is a myth; stability can be achieved without it.Different probiotic strains serve different functions in the body, including gut health and skin health.Gut health is linked to mental health and neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.The vaginal microbiome plays a crucial role in women's reproductive health and overall...