Episode #119: Probiotic Supplements for Mom and Baby with Dr. Leah Linder

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On today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews probiotic expert, Dr. Leah Linder. Dr. Linder is the science and education manager for Klaire Labs, one of the leading probiotic manufacturers in the world. This episode covers common questions about probiotic types and usage. We discuss how to evaluate the quality of a probiotic and how to choose the best one for various ages and health concerns for mama and baby.

Topics Discussed:

  • What to look for in a high quality probiotic
  • The best time to take probiotics
  • How to choose probiotics for our infants and children
  • Which probiotics to take while on antibiotics
  • New probiotic to prevent and treat mastitis
  • The link between probiotics and allergies/immune support
  • Difference between spore based probiotics and prebiotics
  • Probiotics to support depression and anxiety

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