On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared sits down with longtime friend and microbiome expert Max Willis, Chief of Research and Development at Solaray, to uncover the next generation of probiotic science. Together they explore how specific bacterial strains can influence mood, metabolism, cardiovascular function, and immune balance, and how new discoveries are reshaping what we know about the gut-brain connection. Max explains how advances in microbiome research are moving beyond digestion—showing how unique strains may support healthy stress response, memory, cholesterol, and healthy blood pressure. He also discusses postbiotics and why even “heat-killed” bacteria may still play a beneficial role in immune and gut support. Jared and Max discuss how the updated Solaray Microbiome line improves on the original formulas through better strain diversity, FODMAP-friendly prebiotics, postbiotic metabolites, and acid-resistant enteric capsules for improved delivery. The conversation dives into the connection between microbial diversity and overall vitality, offering listeners simple, science-based ways to support their gut ecosystem naturally.
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New Solaray Mycrobiome Formulas
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