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17. IBS & Probiotics: What Actually Works? A Deep Dive with Bailey Hanna, MS, RDN
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Confused about probiotics and IBS? You're not alone. In this episode, Jessie Wong sits down with IBS dietitian Bailey Hanna, founder of IBSProbiotics.org, to break down the myths, the marketing, and the actual science behind probiotic use for IBS.
Bailey shares the truth about what probiotics can (and can't) do, how to tell if you're a good candidate, and why "gut health" isn't a reason to reach for just any supplement. Plus, you'll hear her 5-step framework for safely and effectively trialing a probiotic based on your specific IBS symptoms.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔ What probiotics actually are (and what they aren’t)
✔ The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics
✔ Why strain-level specificity matters
✔ The real state of probiotic research in IBS
✔ Red flags to watch for in the supplement aisle
✔ A 5-step probiotic strategy for IBS patients
Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome & intro to Bailey Hanna, RD
[01:27] What is a probiotic?
[02:34] Prebiotics, synbiotics & postbiotics explained
[09:06] Quality & quantity of probiotic research in IBS
[16:00] Do you need **probiotics for gut health?
[23:24] Introducing IBSProbiotics.org
[28:05] 5-step framework for choosing probiotics wisely
[42:08] What to look for in third-party testing
[45:54] How to take and evaluate a probiotic properly
[50:12] Client story: When probiotics make symptoms worse
[55:00] The truth about gut microbiome testing
[58:57] Final thoughts & advice for IBS patients
Resources Mentioned:
🧠 IBS Probiotic Evidence Database – Search probiotics by symptom, strain, or evidence quality: https://ibsprobiotics.org
🔍 Probiotic Product Finder – Find commercial probiotic products with third-party testing: https://probioticfinder.org
🌐 ISAPP – Learn more about probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics & postbiotics: https://isappscience.org
🎓 Free IBS Relief Masterclass – Learn our 3-step approach to managing IBS: https://ibsdietitian.com/masterclass
📋 Free Symptom Tracker – Start tracking your symptoms today: https://poopedia.org/resources
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