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Ep. 111: Stevia vs. Sugar, Ketogenic Diets for Epilepsy, and Spore-Based vs Standard Probiotics (Q & A)
Ep. 111: Stevia vs. Sugar, Ketogenic Diets for Epilepsy, and Spore-Based vs Standard Probiotics (Q & A)
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode we discuss:
How spore-based probiotics differ from typical probiotics and whether we should be using either of them to improve our gut health
Whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are an ideal solution for epilepsy
The role of gut health and metabolism in epileptic seizures
Concerns with using low- or no-calorie sweeteners
Whether stevia is actually any better than artificial sweeteners
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-111-stevia-vs-sugar-ketogenic-diets-for-epilepsy-and-spore-based-vs-standard-probiotics-qa
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:17 – whether spore-based probiotics can cause bacterial overgrowths like SIBO
4:53 – the drawbacks of standard probiotic use and the limitations of stool testing
9:55 – how spore-based probiotics protect against pathogenic bacteria and endotoxin and which spore-based product Jay recommends
15:39 – long-term benefits of spore-based probiotics and how long you need to use them for these benefits
21:05 – whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are necessary to improve epilepsy
29:25 – using ketones for fuel and why the production of ketones isn't the problem on a ketogenic diet
30:48 – the main drivers of epileptic seizures and how ketones help to prevent or reverse them
34:17 – the role of the gut microbiome in brain health and epilepsy
42:18 – concerns with low- or no-calorie sweeteners like stevia
48:03 – whether we should be concerned about the lack of nutrients in table sugar, honey, and maple syrup
54:55 – stevia as a potential endocrine disruptor that may have negative effects on the thyroid, liver, and kidneys
How spore-based probiotics differ from typical probiotics and whether we should be using either of them to improve our gut health
Whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are an ideal solution for epilepsy
The role of gut health and metabolism in epileptic seizures
Concerns with using low- or no-calorie sweeteners
Whether stevia is actually any better than artificial sweeteners
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-111-stevia-vs-sugar-ketogenic-diets-for-epilepsy-and-spore-based-vs-standard-probiotics-qa
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:17 – whether spore-based probiotics can cause bacterial overgrowths like SIBO
4:53 – the drawbacks of standard probiotic use and the limitations of stool testing
9:55 – how spore-based probiotics protect against pathogenic bacteria and endotoxin and which spore-based product Jay recommends
15:39 – long-term benefits of spore-based probiotics and how long you need to use them for these benefits
21:05 – whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are necessary to improve epilepsy
29:25 – using ketones for fuel and why the production of ketones isn't the problem on a ketogenic diet
30:48 – the main drivers of epileptic seizures and how ketones help to prevent or reverse them
34:17 – the role of the gut microbiome in brain health and epilepsy
42:18 – concerns with low- or no-calorie sweeteners like stevia
48:03 – whether we should be concerned about the lack of nutrients in table sugar, honey, and maple syrup
54:55 – stevia as a potential endocrine disruptor that may have negative effects on the thyroid, liver, and kidneys
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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