TWR 335: Zack Abbott, PhD: How an Engineered Probiotic Can Improve Gut Health And Support Your Day After Drinking

Have you ever wondered if there's a way to enjoy a night out without dreading the morning after? As we’re getting into midlife, it seems like we can’t even have one drink without some type of lingering effect! In this episode of the Wellness Revolution podcast, I am joined by Zack Abbott, the founder of ZBiotics, to discuss how genetically engineered probiotics could be the key to better gut health and hangover prevention. We dive into the science behind genetically engineered probiotics, address common misconceptions about GMOs, and discuss the importance of gut health and fiber diversity. We also discuss the importance of fiber in the American diet with 95% of Americans not getting enough and ZBiotics’ game-changing solution to gut health.   Zack Abbott, PhD is the inventor of ZBiotics proprietary technology and sets the mission and vision for ZBiotics. Zack has a PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of Michigan and holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, where he couldn’t choose between immunology and classical art & archaeology, so he ended up majoring in both. Prior to starting ZBiotics, Zack worked in clinical trial design as well as researching HIV vaccines and pursuing novel antibiotics in both academia and industry.   Thank you to our sponsors: First5 Workshop: https://ambershaw.samcart.com/products/first5    Find more from Zack Abbott: Website: zbiotics.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zbiotics/    Find more from Amber: Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ambershaw    What We Discuss: 01:00 ZBiotics and Genetically Engineered Probiotics 10:04 Understanding the Science Behind Pre-Alcohol Probiotic 19:52 Debunking Myths Around Alcohol and Hangovers 29:54 Exploring the Sugar to Fiber Product 39:51 The Importance of Fiber and Gut Health   Key Takeaways:   ZBiotics is the first company to market a genetically engineered probiotic. Not all GMOs are harmful; the application of genetic engineering matters. Probiotics may not universally benefit gut health due to individual microbiome differences. Fiber diversity is crucial for a healthy microbiome. A diverse microbiome can enhance overall health and immune response.