#1 PROBIOTICS EXPERT: Using Microbes To OPTIMIZE Your Health | Dr. Gregor Reid

Dr. Gregor Reid is a world-renowned microbiologist, author, and the scientist who defined “probiotics” for the UN/WHO. We discuss his groundbreaking views on probiotics, their potential for human and environmental health, the future of microbial therapies, and more. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll847 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 👉 https://bit.ly/on2024 SEED Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/seed2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:34 Introduction to probiotics 00:02:11 Defining probiotics 00:05:03 Challenges of probiotic commodification 00:09:32 Probiotics, A Story About Hope 00:14:02 Role of microbes in human health 00:16:22 Microbial role in the environment 00:21:37 Mindset shift and education 00:23:07 The advent of technological tools 00:23:37 Challenges in clinical practice 00:25:12 Sponsor Break 00:26:21 Origins of interest in probiotics 00:31:04 Probiotics in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis 00:35:18 Controversy and potential risks of probiotics 00:37:19 Use cases and future applications of probiotics 00:42:54 Complexities of fecal transplants 00:46:39 Need for a separate institute for probiotics research 00:48:23 The need for qualified people 00:49:36 Complexity of microbiology 00:50:57 Potential of human studies 00:53:04 Resistance from big pharma 00:56:52 Work with Honeybees 01:04:00 Ad Break 2 01:04:01 Microbial solutions for environmental problems 01:08:18 Impact of antibiotics on microbial ecology 01:11:06 Promoting diversity in diet and fermented foods 01:12:29 Quality of probiotics in commercial products 01:14:15 Choosing Gut Health Products 01:16:02 Microbial Colonization and Persistence 01:17:28 Probiotics for Healthy Individuals 01:19:23 Testing Microbial Quality 01:21:11 Future Studies and Trials 01:23:42 Data, Computing, and the Microbiome 01:25:15 Resilience and Endurance 01:30:05 Humanitarian Drive 01:34:58 Scientific Reporting and Sensationalization 01:35:49 The role of public speaking in science 01:37:42 Clarity in communicating scientific concepts 01:38:46 Misconceptions about probiotics 01:39:11 Practical advice on gut health 01:40:55 Role as scientific advisor to Seed 01:42:39 Seed's Innovative approach to messaging and learning 01:43:55 Message for the next generation CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast