TAP84: Introduction to Probiotics

Thyroid Answers Podcast

Probiotics are one of the things that everyone thinks they need, yet very few people really understand what they are, and how they work.

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Thurston co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. We discuss the basics of probiotics that everyone should know and understand.

We cover topics like:

• What a probiotic actually is
• The difference between prebiotics and probiotics
• What someone should look for when considering a probiotic
• What probiotics do
• Does everyone need to take a probiotic
• And more ...

Jeff is the co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. He has a degree in biology and chemistry. he began his career as a virologist under a government security clearance working with extremely virulent pathogens. As he grew to understand the purpose of the work, he left to begin a career in sales and sales management. While working in organic agriculture in the Central Valley of CA, he met Randy Porubcan. Both were speakers at a meeting. Being of similar age, similar backgrounds, college in the upper midwest they hit it off. That was in 1995. Randy suggested they start a business one day. In 2002 Randy called Jeff and asked if he was ready, he said yes and they started their business, Master Supplements. In September of 2019, they purchased US Enzymes adding a product line of highly efficacious enzyme supplements to their line of probiotics.

Jeff can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-t-41721/

https://www.facebook.com/MasterSupplementsInc/

Professional website: usenzymes.com

Consumer website: master-supplements.com