162: The Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics with Kelsey Kinney RD/N
Prebiotics, probiotics and even synbiotics?! Do you find it gets confusing to understand what is what in the digestive world? Today’s podcast episode with guest Kelsey Kinney, founder of Gut Power Drinks, helps you understand the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and why you may want to include both in your diet or supplement protocol.
Kelsey Kinney MS, RD is a registered dietitian in private practice specializing in digestive and hormonal health and is the founder and creator of Gut Power Drinks. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at New York University and holds a Master's degree from the University of Western States in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
In this episode we discuss:
- An update to what Kelsey has been up to since her last episode on the show, which you can find here.
- What prebiotics are, sources in our diets and in supplements.
- What probiotics are and how they differ from prebiotics.
- How prebiotics help your gut microbiome to thrive and improve symptoms of digestive issues such as IBS and SIBO.
- What are synbiotics and what to look for in a synbiotic.
- Creating Gut Power Drinks and her mission in creating this drinks, with matcha and cocoa flavored options, and who would benefit from Gut Power Drinks.
- How Kelsey practices wellness without obsession.
Learn more from Kelsey:
- Kelsey’s website
- Gut Power Drinks website. Use the code HELLO for a discount of your first purchase.
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