Marnie and I are excited to share today’s amazing guest, Zack Abbott. Zack is the CEO and Co-founder of ZBiotics, and the inventor of ZBiotics' proprietary technology.  He has a PhD in microbiology & immunology from the University of Michigan where he studied bacterial gene regulation. Prior to starting ZBiotics, Zack worked in clinical trial design as well as researching HIV vaccines and pursuing novel antibiotics in both academia and industry. In this episode we discuss: Our microbiome, the bacteria in our gut and how it impacts our behavior, hormones and our overall body's performance.    How alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in our body. How Zbiotics created a genetically engineered probiotic that helps your body break down acetaldehyde (a toxic byproduct from drinking alcohol), so that you don’t feel like crap the next day after drinking. How genetically engineered products can be beneficial and used/consumed safely. Zbiotics is not a get out of jail free card but rather is intended for those who are already putting into place good habits and want to preserve the ability to continue with healthy behaviors. Of course we recommend that you drink responsibly and limit your consumption of alcohol. We also suggest that If you do choose to drink that you consume high quality, low sugar, and ideally organic beverages.  We both love Scout & Cellar clean-crafted wine. Zack has a special offer for our listeners who want to try ZBiotics pre-alcohol probiotic. Use code "LivingWell15" for 15% off your purchase. Helpful links and resources: https://www.zbiotics.com (Use code "LivingWell15" for 15% off your purchase) FB: https://www.facebook.com/ZBiotics/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/zbiotics/   --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, Good Health Saunas.  Good Health Saunas is proud to provide top-of-the-line infrared saunas that deliver the most impactful results for overall health and wellness. For more information and for your special discount please visit, Www.goodhealthsaunas.com and mention The Art of Living Well Podcast. ----------------------------------------------------------- Invigorating Lakeside Community Yoga with Andrea of Breathe and Be yoga Sunday morning Aug. 27th on Lake Minnetonka (Deephaven) Sign-up here --------------------------------------------------------- Ask us a question/make a recommentation We'd love to hear from you! Click here to share your feedback and suggestions. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Need more protein in your day? Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily.   Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- Missed our last group 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program.  Register here! ----------------------------------------------------------- Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here. ----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast? Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action. Tell a friend about The Art of Living Well Podcast® and our community programs. Share your favorite episode on social media and don't forget to tag us @theartofliving_well. Subscribe to our Youtube chanel Shop our Favorite