Tina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life’s work. She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness. 

To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives.

Kiran Krishna is a research microbiologist whose focus is the human microbiome and wellness. With his particular expertise in the newest frontier in microbiology, gut commensal spore bacteria, Kiran is a frequent lecturer, largely to national and international medical audiences, but also as an expert guest on live radio, satellite podcasts, and many autism conferences. Coming from a strict research background in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa, over the last 17 years Kiran has conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition through the clinical research organization he established.

In addition to his recently published, ground-breaking leaky gut study showing reversal of gut enteropathy within 30 days, Kiran is currently involved in nine other ongoing human clinical trials testing the effect of gut commensal spore probiotics on many conditions, including thyroid/Hashimoto’s, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and liver failure, as well as a longer, more extensive Leaky Gut trial. Kiran brings his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness.

It’s time for a gut check. I’m thrilled to welcome back friends of the podcast, Just Thrive’s Tina Anderson and Kiran Krishna. Tina founded Just Thrive along with her husband Billy, and Kiran is a renowned research microbiologist who brings his valuable  expertise to the brand. 

Gut health issues have long been my Achilles heel. I’ve been taking Just Thrive’s probiotics for years, and they have been a huge player in helping me restore healthy gut microbiome. (Visit lukestorey.com/justthrive and use code LUKE for 20% off 90-day supply of Probiotic or Just Calm.) 

In today’s episode, we talk about how the gut is connected to almost every function in our body. Top of mind is the gut-brain connection, and we dive into why it’s so essential. We also demystify the microbiome, debunk long-standing myths, and answer questions like… Is there such a thing as good and bad bacteria? Do I need to switch my probiotic every two months? And do I really need to refrigerate my probiotics? Listen for some surprising answers! 

Plus, we explore prebiotics, postbiotics, fiber, and butyrate. We talk about psychobiotics and the connection between the gut and anxiety. I also share my favorite Just Thrive products for gut health, immunity, cognition, and stress. Remember to visit lukestorey.com/justthrive and use code LUKE for 20% off a 90-day supply of Just Thrive’s Probiotic or Just Calm.

 
 

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(01:22) — The Power of the Gut-Brain Connection 

  • Luke’s history using Just Thrive products for years

  • How the gut impacts every aspect of our health 

  • The massive overlap between digestive and cognitive issues

  • The connection between IBS and depression 

  • The three biggest disruptors of gut health

  • How air travel affects the gut 

  • Is the issue gluten or glyphosate?

  • How pesticides and herbicides diminish the resilience of microbiome

(27:03) — Busting Probiotics Myths 

(53:40) — Prebiotics, Postbiotics & Fiber 

  • What prebiotics are and what they do

  • Can prebiotics make things worse for your microbiome? 

  • The difference between fiber and prebiotics 

  • Why following an omnivore diet is best for your gut health 

  • MITOLIFE Vitamin-C(code LUKE for 15% off)

(01:10:36) — What You Need To Know About Butyrate

(01:18:36) — Supporting Your Immune System 

(01:32:14) —Stressing The Importance of the Gut-Stress Connection 

(01:57:58) — Probiotics For Pets

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