Insights from probiotic experts
Clinically Speaking - three experts on probiotics
Discover practical insights from three probiotic experts to help you evaluate probiotic use and make confident, informed recommendations. Listen in as our probiotic experts delve into critical insights like strain specificity and the myth of "the more, the merrier" when it comes to probiotic counts.
In this video, pediatrics, gastroenterology, and oral health experts discuss the microbiome’s role in health, what defines a true probiotic, and the evidence supporting their efficacy. Learn why not all probiotics are equal and how to help your patients select the right product.
Video Chapters
0:00 — Introduction
1:00 — Meet the probiotic experts
1:45 — What is the microbiome?
2:13 — What is a probiotic?
3:00 — Do probiotics really work?
3:27 — How do probiotics work?
4:33 — Are all probiotics the same?
5:33 — Can probiotics really help your patients?
6:00 — What is the most important factor when choosing a probiotic?
7:15 — How do you select the right probiotic?
7:57 — Is the amount of bacteria directly related to the health benefits?
9:15 — How can you help your patients choose the right probiotics?
Meet our probiotic experts
Prof. Flavia Indrio
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Salento
Prof. Francisco Guarner
Professor of Gastroenterology
Katarina Sanders
Registered Dental Hygienist & International Speaker
Prof. Flavia Indrio
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Salento
Prof. Flavia Indrio is a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Salento in Lecce, Italy. She serves on several international committees, including the ESPGHAN working group on Gut Microbiota. She is also President of the World Scientific Association of Prebiotic Probiotic in Pediatrics, highlighting her expertise in early childhood nutrition and microbiota health.
Prof. Francisco Guarner
Professor of Gastroenterology
Francisco Guarner, MD, PhD, holds degrees in Medicine and Surgery and specializes in Digestive Diseases. He works in the Digestive Pathology Service at the Universitari Vall d'Hebró Hospital in Barcelona, Spain.
Katarina Sanders
Registered Dental Hygienist & International Speaker
Katarina Sanders is a highly experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with a master's degree in education. She has received numerous awards from the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry and is known for her expertise in dental health and patient education. Her background adds valuable insight into the role of probiotics in oral health.