Probiotics and gut health are all the rage these days. But what is the science behind their benefit? Today we dive into the data when it comes to pro and prebiotics with Mia Syn.
Mia Syn, RDN is a nationally recognized nutrition expert. Influenced by her former journalism professor, New York Times Best Selling Author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan at the University of California, Berkeley, Mia turned her investigative knack into a scientific pursuit after falling in love with nutritional science.
This episode covers a range of gut health topics including immune and digestive health, fermented foods and supplements, TruBiotics, what are CFUs, and even a bit on vaccinations.
EP 1061B - Probiotics and Prebiotics
Featuring:
Mia Syn, MS, RDN
Mia Syn, RDN is a nationally recognized nutrition expert. Influenced by her former journalism professor, New York Times Best Selling Author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan at the University of California, Berkeley, Mia turned her investigative knack into a scientific pursuit after falling in love with nutritional science. After learning from both Nobel Laureates at the University of California, Berkeley, the top public university in the country, and Ivy League professors at Columbia University, Mia acquired cutting-edge nutritional knowledge and an ability to translate the latest research to the public. Mia earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Columbia University, a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science Physiology and Metabolism from U.C. Berkeley, and completed over 1200 hours of supervised practice in clinical nutrition before earning her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential Catch Mia sharing evidence-based food, nutrition, and lifestyle tips on national and local TV affiliates across the country each week including Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston, EXTRA, The Doctors, FOX News, FOX Chicago, CBS Washington D.C., FOX Denver, CBS Good Day Sacramento, CBS Las Vegas and News 4 Jacksonville. Tagged under