What You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Healthy
 The global probiotics market totaled $34 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $50 billion by 2020 according to the firm, Research and Markets. With these projections, it’s safe to say probiotics are far from a passing fad – they’re here to stay.
With endless options available and so many mixed messages, consumers need to know which fits their personal needs best. The reality is that you may not get the health benefits from ingesting some foods containing probiotics because stomach acids kill the bacterial before it reaches the gut to start working.
Researcher and Medical Advisor, Nigel Plummer is going to teach us the basics of probiotics, so we’ll all be ready to make wise choices.
Dr. Nigel Plummer can discuss:
- Basics about probiotics and how they impact our health (digestion, mental health, immunity, etc.)
- The use of probiotic supplements vs other sources (certain foods)
- How probiotics vary from one another (form [pills, powders, refrigerated, shelf stable], CFUs, strain diversity, and formulations for special conditions vs. broad spectrum)
- The most commonly used strains used in probiotics supplements
- The importance of quality control in selecting a probiotic supplement
- The importance of working with a healthcare professional when determining a supplement regimen
 About Nigel Plummer, Ph.D:
Dr. Nigel Plummer, PhD and medical advisor to Genestra Brands received his doctorate in microbial physiology from the University of Surrey, UK and has since built his career specializing in antibiotic research and development. His research on the use of normal flora in the prevention and treatment of genito-urinary candidiasis has won numerous awards.
Dr. Plummer continues his solid commitment to research specializing in probiotics, natural antimicrobials and fish oils in collaboration with research universities and institutes including Genestra Brands.
 Interview provided by Genestra Brands
