It’s THE microbe that changes EVERYTHING: L. reuteri. It...
Dr. Eric Berg DC@dr_ericberg
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Mar 24, 2025
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It’s THE microbe that changes EVERYTHING:
L. reuteri.
It revolutionizes health by increasing muscle mass, smoothing wrinkles, and boosting your “love hormone.”
Yet, 96% of people lack it.
Here’s why YOU need it: 🧵
L. reuteri.
It revolutionizes health by increasing muscle mass, smoothing wrinkles, and boosting your “love hormone.”
Yet, 96% of people lack it.
Here’s why YOU need it: 🧵
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Your gut microbiome is like a fingerprint—unique and complex.
Among hundreds of gut microbes, one stands out: Lactobacillus reuteri.
Studied for over 60 years, this probiotic species has extraordinary powers.
But what makes it so special?
Among hundreds of gut microbes, one stands out: Lactobacillus reuteri.
Studied for over 60 years, this probiotic species has extraordinary powers.
But what makes it so special?
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Back in 1962, Gerhard Reuter isolated L. reuteri from breast milk.
But for 4 decades, scientists underestimated its power—initial studies were centered around its benefits to babies.
However, recent findings revealed something groundbreaking:
But for 4 decades, scientists underestimated its power—initial studies were centered around its benefits to babies.
However, recent findings revealed something groundbreaking:
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Researchers observed INCREDIBLE effects on mice:
• Cancer-fighting properties
• Wounds healing twice as fast
• Testosterone & growth hormone spikes
• Positive social interactions
• Thymus glands restored in size
• Cancer-fighting properties
• Wounds healing twice as fast
• Testosterone & growth hormone spikes
• Positive social interactions
• Thymus glands restored in size
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Dr. William Davis’ best-selling book "Super Gut" dives deep into L. reuteri.
He found these astonishing effects duplicated in humans:
• Better sleep
• Increased muscle mass
• Happier, more connected lives
But that’s not all…
He found these astonishing effects duplicated in humans:
• Better sleep
• Increased muscle mass
• Happier, more connected lives
But that’s not all…
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L. reuteri produces a natural antibiotic called reuterin.
It selectively kills harmful microbes, such as those causing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
When these unwanted microbes invade the small intestine, chaos ensues...
It selectively kills harmful microbes, such as those causing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
When these unwanted microbes invade the small intestine, chaos ensues...
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• Leaky gut
• Chronic inflammation
• Weight gain & diabetes
L. reuteri fights back, protecting your gut lining.
And unlike antibiotics, it spares your good bacteria.
And there’s more to L. reuteri's powerful effects...
• Chronic inflammation
• Weight gain & diabetes
L. reuteri fights back, protecting your gut lining.
And unlike antibiotics, it spares your good bacteria.
And there’s more to L. reuteri's powerful effects...
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Let’s talk about Oxytocin—the “Love Hormone.”
L. reuteri triggers its release, improving:
• Relationships & mood
• Stress levels
• Muscle mass
Low oxytocin is linked to aging & poor health.
L. reuteri triggers its release, improving:
• Relationships & mood
• Stress levels
• Muscle mass
Low oxytocin is linked to aging & poor health.
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L. reuteri is considered a keystone microbe because it helps your healthy gut bacteria flourish.
However, since it was discovered 60 years ago, environmental factors, poor diets & rampant antibiotic use have been wiping it out.
Only about 1 in 25 people have any left.
However, since it was discovered 60 years ago, environmental factors, poor diets & rampant antibiotic use have been wiping it out.
Only about 1 in 25 people have any left.
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The truth? Antibiotics are sometimes necessary, but are overprescribed and can be devastating.
They destroy everything—even good bacteria like L. reuteri.
Bad gut health = bad health
Good gut health = good health
They destroy everything—even good bacteria like L. reuteri.
Bad gut health = bad health
Good gut health = good health
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You can’t ignore your gut health if you want to be healthy.
If you want a game-changer, try making your own L. reuteri probiotic yogurt at home.
Watch this video to learn how to do it & see how it truly is the microbe that can change EVERYTHING 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=RCjQAQ…
If you want a game-changer, try making your own L. reuteri probiotic yogurt at home.
Watch this video to learn how to do it & see how it truly is the microbe that can change EVERYTHING 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=RCjQAQ…
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A bit about me:
I am the creator of Healthy Keto® & Intermittent Fasting protocols.
I educate millions on nutrition and wellness, empowering over 100M people to make healthier choices.
Follow me for evidence-based insights to improve your health and vitality.
I am the creator of Healthy Keto® & Intermittent Fasting protocols.
I educate millions on nutrition and wellness, empowering over 100M people to make healthier choices.
Follow me for evidence-based insights to improve your health and vitality.
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Thank you for reading!
What is ONE thing you learned from this thread? Comment below...
And follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
What is ONE thing you learned from this thread? Comment below...
And follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
Dr. Eric Berg DC@dr_ericberg
It’s THE microbe that changes EVERYTHING:
L. reuteri.
It revolutionizes health by increasing muscle mass, smoothing wrinkles, and boosting your “love hormone.”
Yet, 96% of people lack it.
Here’s why YOU need it: 🧵
L. reuteri.
It revolutionizes health by increasing muscle mass, smoothing wrinkles, and boosting your “love hormone.”
Yet, 96% of people lack it.
Here’s why YOU need it: 🧵
