02 - Probiotics a Prebiotics | Prof Glenn Gisbon
Do prebiotics and probiotics really work? Which foods naturally contain prebiotics and probiotics? How can good bacteria help gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Do prebiotics and probiotics actually cause ‘brain fog’? Professor Glenn Gibson joins us on this episode of Well, Actually, sharing with us all about pre/probiotics. Listen in to find out how they can help improve your gut health, skin and possibly even cognitive function. Learn more on gut health with ISAPP (International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics) https://isappscience.org/.00:00 Intro03:34 How much bacteria is in the human body?04:47 What are prebiotics and probiotics?05:57 How do prebiotics and probiotics work together?06:30 Foods that contain prebiotics or probiotics (GOS, Galacto-Oligosaccharide; FOS, Fructo-Oligosaccharide or inulin) 08:36 Can prebiotics also feed bad bacteria?10:10 How do you lose good bacteria in your body?12:42 Which type of bacteria produces gas in your gut?13:42 What is irritable bowel syndrome?16:24 The Low FODMap diet18:13 How to increase good bacteria through food20:01 How long does it take for prebiotics to increase good bacteria in your gut?21:07 How to spot prebiotics on nutritional ingredients list (GOS, Galacto-Oligosaccharide; FOS, Fructo-Oligosaccharide or inulin) 23:53 Prebiotics a probiotics can improve the skin?27:35 Are prebiotics a probiotics safe for children?28:25 Why you should take probiotics after intaking antibiotics30:03 Role of prebiotics a probiotics in small and large intestine32:12 Is it possible to take too much prebiotics or probiotics?32:31 Best strains of probiotics (Lactobacillus Plantarum, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Infantis, Bifidobacterium Longum, Bifidobacterium Breve, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus gasseri) 36:38 What happens when you stop taking prebiotics and probiotics?37:35 Negative side effects of prebiotics and probiotics?37:47 What time of day you should take prebiotics or probiotics39:52 Don't cook your probiotics41:47 Can prebiotics or probiotics cause brainfog?43:25 Prebiotics/probiotics have an effect on cognitive function45:18 Where to find more information on prebiotics and probiotics46:24 CreditsCopyright 2019 European Food Information Council (EUFIC)https://www.eufic.org