Clare Fleishman, MS RDN

Clare Fleishman, MS RDN, bridges the gap between science and health across most platforms: major newspapers, magazines, books (Globesity), workshops, social media, and websites. In 2010, she launched www.ProbioticsNow.com to share the cascade of new discoveries in the microbiome. Always amazed at this "forgotten organ," Fleishman has also created white papers, blogs, videos, and social media for the International Probiotics Association. She recently published Fertility: Why Microbes, Weight & Nutrition Matter.

Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics

Yogurt, probiotics, and prebiotics are being explored as microbiome-based strategies for supporting lactose intolerance management.

May 22, 2026

Clare Fleishman, MS RDN and International Probiotics Association

Explore what the science suggests regarding specific probiotic strains for lactose digestion and supporting management of lactose intolerance.

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Menopause and the Microbiome

When Hormones Dip, Microbes Shift

January 21, 2026

Clare Fleishman, MS RDN and International Probiotics Association

Explore how modifying the microbiota may help rebalance the microbiome and improve menopause-related outcomes.

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Cocoa’s Surprising Role in Boosting Gut Health

August 14, 2025

Clare Fleishman, MS RDN and International Probiotics Association

Explore emerging science that points to cocoa’s role in shaping the gut microbiota in ways that may enhance immunity, reduce inflammation, and support metabolic health.