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May 2025
55m 23s

This Probiotic Was Found in Elite Athlet...

Brittany Ford
About this episode

Dr. Jonathan Scheiman, CEO and co-founder of FitBiomics (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), reveals how gut bacteria found in elite athletes can transform your daily energy, metabolism, and longevity. 

We explore the science behind V-Nella—a next-gen probiotic strain that naturally fights fatigue, improves performance, and supports hormone health, especially in women.

You'll learn how this innovative approach is shifting the probiotic industry from generic solutions to targeted, functional strains that tackle modern health issues like fatigue, perimenopause, metabolic dysfunction, and even GLP-1 drug side effects.

I TALK ABOUT: 

06:20 – How FitBiomics studied elite athletes to find the best bacteria for endurance

08:05 – The power of V-Nella: a probiotic that eats lactic acid and boosts stamina

12:15 – How your gut directly influences hormone production (like GLP-1s)

17:20 – What ancient microbiomes can teach us about health today

21:50 – How fast your microbiome changes when you travel or change diets

24:15 – Why microbiome support is crucial for C-section babies and moms

27:10 – Vitality vs. Longevity vs. Healthspan: What really matters

35:20 – The truth about GLP-1s (Ozempic) and how probiotics can help

42:00 – Why sleep and exercise still outperform drugs for metabolic health

46:50 – Women's health, probiotics, and why fatigue is NOT normal

51:35 – Where to get V-Nella and how it's affordable, effective, and accessible

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