We are joined by a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology, Zack Abbott. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of a pre-alcohol probiotic: Zbiotics. This is one of our most insightful conversations, as we talk all about the gut microbiome and why you should care about it as it impacts your mental health, cravings, overall health and more. We go into the topics of cravings (why we have them), effects of alcohol (and how to prevent a hangover), and probiotics (if they're even necessary). Zack also explains to us his take on organic foods vs non organic (which he prefers). This episode is for anyone looking for tips to improve their gut health as a whole. We're so excited for you to listen!Topics/Timestamps:How Zach got started in the gut health space (4:05)What the microbiome is and why it's so important (10:25)How your microbiome impacts your whole body (14:13)How we can build a robust gut microbiome (17:45)The importance of fiber for your gut health (21:17)Probiotics vs. Prebiotics (Are probiotics necessary?) (26:38)Post antibiotic care: Fiber, hydration and liver/kidney support (30:33)The importance of feeding the good bacteria (33:48)How to approach health by covering the basics (39:07)Is buying organic food necessary? (42:52)The organic food industry (50:50)Is there a placebo effect of gluten intolerance? (54:38)What is zbiotics? (58:37)How acetaldehyde from alcohol affects your gut (1:02:35)What does zbiotics do in the gut? (1:06:43)How to beat the negative effects of alcohol (1:09:10)Podcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseZbiotics: Use code GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokSUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST