Miguel Freitas

Miguel Freitas is a nutritional microbiologist at Danone Institute North America who specializes in the gut microbiome and product development. He clarifies the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, explaining how diet influences gut health and even brain function. Dr. Elaine Hsiao from UCLA joins to discuss gut-brain signaling and serotonin production. They delve into the importance of microbiome diversity, the survivability of probiotics, and the development of personalized nutrition to meet global food needs.