In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Zack Abbott, founder of ZBiotics, about the fascinating science of genetically modified bacteria and health. What is the microbiome? (3:27) Why is our mood affected by our gut? (4:58) How complex is this area of science? (11:04) What do we know about the microbiome and performance? (16:11) The interesting research surrounding the vaginal microbiome. (19:15) Do probiotics inhibit antibiotics? (21:16) How our microbiome responds to what we give it. (24:40) When did he first fall in love with science? (26:35) His experience taking a product to market. (30:25) Are viruses alive? (32:01) Is modified bacteria the future? (32:41) Breaking down the science of how Zbiotics works. (35:06) Protecting the ‘special sauce’ of their strain. (43:06) Busting the stigma surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). (46:33) Is nature our biggest enemy? (50:28) Using genetic engineering to feed humanity. (53:27) Balancing expectations of customers’ responses to their product. (58:50) There are rules for a reason. (1:02:30) The science of the hangover. (1:05:16) Hard alcohol before beer, are you in the clear? Or, beer before liquor you’ve never been sicker? (1:07:23) What does the timeline look for the next Zbiotics products? (1:10:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere and the Fit Mom Bundle – Both 50% off! **Promo code “NOVEMBER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Probiotic approach to prevent antibiotic resistance Babies Born by C-Section Have Different Gut Microbes Than Vaginally Delivered Infants ZBiotics Science Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements 99.99% Of Pesticides We Eat Are Produced By Plants Themselves Scientists Genetically Modify E. Coli to Create Opioids Study traces brain-to-gut connections - Neuroscience News Drink Like There's Tomorrow – Mind Pump IG TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources