Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about probiotics and the microbiome and how we can support it to optimize health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Kiran Krishnan. Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 16 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology at the University of Iowa; his undergraduate education was followed up with post graduate research in Molecular Biology and Virology. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world’s largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted over a dozen human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development, research and marketing company in the U.S. Dietary Supplement and Medical Food markets. Most recently, Kiran is acting as the Chief Scientific Officer at Physician’s Exclusive, LLC. and Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He conducts the popular monthly Microbiome Series Webinars through the Rebel Health Tribe Group practitioner training program. Kiran has been invited as an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker in several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in three novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran offers his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness. He is the creator of Thrive Probiotic, PeakBiotics, and MegaSpore Biotic. Key Takeaways: What is the microbiome and why is it important? Are there really more of "them" than "us"? What happens to our flora when we take antibiotics? Where do probiotics come from? Can probitoics help or harm in those with SIBO? Are spore-based probiotics an option for those with PANDAS/PANS? Do antimicrobial herbs negatively impact beneficial flora? Can prebiotics help? Which ones? How does diet impact microbiome diversity? What about the brain, sinus, skin, and vaginal microbiomes? What can sprores do in support of our health? Connect With My Guest: http://www.gomegaspore.com http://www.thriveprobiotic.com Related Resources: http://betterhealthguy.link/MegaSpore Interview Date: April 20, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Microbiome Labs. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.