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Are probiotics actually useful for male health?

Let's examine if probiotics help male problems like libido, erectile function, testosterone levels,

heart health, and prostate.

And if it matters what kinds of probiotics men specifically take.

Hi, this is Dr. Ruchot and let's jump in.

To lead with the summary, there is evidence showing that probiotics can help and treat some male-specific health conditions.

However, with other conditions, we see more of an inferential link with gut health.

The downsides are few. In fact, probiotics have side benefits, and the body of evidence supporting probiotics to improve

male health is growing.

And let's touch on the following throughout the course of this video to really help men

understand if, how, or when they should be using probiotics.

We'll touch on sexual health, heart health, how, or when they should be using probiotics. We'll touch on sexual health,

heart health, cognition, sleep, prostate health, and also non-male-specific, but important,

IBS and mood. And before we jump in all the details, a couple of cautions. The evidence is not strong in all

areas for probiotics, but in cases a company trying to sell a product will not really be truthful

in how they're sharing information or disclosing important details. Weight loss being one example,

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