What Probiotics Really Do for Gut Health

Probiotics are often marketed as simple solutions for complex gut health concerns. This episode explores what the evidence actually shows about microbiome health and probiotic use. We look at how probiotics interact with the gut, why benefits depend on specific strains and contexts, and why results are not universal. You’ll also learn why social media narratives around “fixing your gut” are so compelling — and where they oversimplify the science. The focus is on clarity, not cures, and on understanding probiotics as one tool among many that influence gut health.

Listen to the episode and read the full evidence in The Evidence Edit.