When we hear “bacteria,” we usually associate it with inflammation and disease, but not all bacteria are created equal. There is such a thing as “good bacteria,” found in probiotics, that can balance the gut and alleviate digestive issues, stimulate antibody production, and reduce inflammation. Which strains of probiotics are best for our individual needs, and how long will the healing process take before we start to see results? 
While working in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina and Bill Anderson realized that they were part of a larger healthcare problem. Medications were addressing symptoms, but not the root cause of health issues. After deep diving into natural and progressive solutions, Tina and Bill discovered the life-changing impact that probiotics could have on an individual’s health. The two never looked back at the pharmaceutical industry and founded Just Thrive together, a scientifically-backed probiotics company that empowers people to take their health into their own hands instead of relying on prescription medications.
In this episode, Tina talks to Jen about how probiotics can heal the gut. The two discuss why our gut health matters, what the healing process looks like, and how to find the right probiotic for you.

Key Takeaways

[02:02] - An intro to Tina and Just Thrive.

[03:57] - How the name “Just Thrive” came to be.

[05:23] - Why does our gut health matter?

[07:52] - How gut health and food ingredients are connected.

[09:37] - What is a probiotic?

[12:14] - What happens when your gut begins to heal?

[14:03] - How long do probiotics take to change your gut? 

[17:22] - The relationship between the gut and brain.

[19:01] - What is “just calm”? 

[21:35] - Which supplement is right for me?

[22:46] - Where to find Just Thrive.


Quotes
[05:37] - “Every non-communicable disease is stemming from the health or the unhealth of our gut.” ~ Tina Anderson
[10:17] - “If a probiotic needs to be refrigerated, it means it can't withstand the room temperature of the store shelf. How in the world would it ever survive your body temperature, which is 98.6 [degrees]?” ~ Tina Anderson
[16:36] - “You could be eating clean, but if you have a leaky gut, food particles could leak into your bloodstream. Food articles don't belong in your bloodstream.” ~ Tina Anderson

Links 

Tina Anderson on LinkedIn

Just Thrive

NIH Human Microbiome Project

Kiran Krishnan - Senior Scientist - Center for Breakthrough Medicines | LinkedIn


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