In this episode, I speak with Tina Anderson and Kiran Krishnan from Just Thrive, a pioneering probiotics company, as they share their journey from the pharmaceutical industry to discovering effective bacterial strains like Bacillus spores that survive harsh digestive conditions and support a thriving microbiome. You'll get to explore how probiotics can unlock benefits for your immunity, liver health, sleep, and stress resilience, the pivotal role of gut health in your overall wellness, practical insights on improving your well-being, plus much more! https://justthrivehealth.com/pages/our-story https://bengreenfieldlife.com/justthrive Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist with an expertise in the newest frontier in microbiology, gut commensal spore bacteria. Coming from a strict research background at the University of Iowa, over the last seventeen years Kiran has conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition through the clinical research organization he established. In addition to his recently published, ground-breaking leaky gut study showing the reversal of gut enteropathy within thirty days, Kiran is currently involved in nine other ongoing human clinical trials testing the effect of gut commensal spore probiotics on various conditions, including thyroid/Hashimoto's, irritable bowel syndrome, and liver failure, as well as a longer, more extensive leaky gut trial. https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28868181/ Tina Anderson began her career as a trial lawyer specializing in settling cases by bringing both sides together. Once her second child arrived, Tina left her high-stress job behind to focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health and found her life’s work. Tina and Kiran's company, Just Thrive, is a probiotic and antioxidant supplement that claims to support digestive and immune health. The supplement is made from a spore-based formula that can survive the stomach and arrive alive in the digestive tract. Once there, it's said to create antioxidants, fight pathogens, balance the microbiome, and reduce gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us for this fascinating episode as we unravel the mysteries of the gut microbiome and discover how to leverage the power of probiotics for optimal health! What I Discuss with Tina Anderson and Kiran Krishnan: Why Tina and Kiran founded Just Thrive…06:28 How the exploration into probiotics led Kiran to rethink their formulation…07:51 Trials conducted by Just Thrive showing their probiotic strains protect the liver from damage, and another study demonstrating their probiotics can reverse intestinal permeability…18:03 Common causes of leaky gut…22:33 Using probiotic spores as a mouthwash to support oral health and immune function…26:23 Taking probiotic spores and immunoglobulin G (IgG) before drinking alcohol to protect your gut and liver…32:15 How probiotics can induce inflammation in some individuals, especially if they have conditions like mast cell activation syndrome or SIBO…38:07 How you can differentiate between inflammation and a Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction (JHR)…40:53 Why studies suggest that multi-strain probiotics, particularly those with resident strains, can hinder gut recovery after antibiotics…43:16 How Bacillus spores help increase overall microbiome diversity and support underrepresented species by promoting their growth…48:23 Using Bacillus spores in yogurt to assist with fermentation and enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria…53:00 Why ancient Bacillus spores, found in places like salt crystals and ice cores, may offer insights into developing new antibiotics and understanding life's potential origins…55:30 How strains like Bifidobacterium longum 1714 reduce cortisol and improve relaxation…57:50 The importance of gut health for overall wellness, emphasizing that a diverse microbiome is crucial for longevity and disease resilience…1:00:10 Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/justthrivepodcast Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Life Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Life Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness X https://twitter.com/bengreenfield TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield #BenGreenfield #guthealth #microbiome #probiotics