Written by Dr Sandra Miranda, ND Probiotics have been shown to be amazing for your body, especially your gut and immune system. Here are some tips to ensure that the probiotics you’re consuming aren’t going to waste. 1. Seek Out Fermented Foods You can get probiotics from your food. Fermentation concentrates the vitamins in plants, …
Have you recently complained that you don’t know why you have suddenly developed stuffiness, a chronic runny nose, and sneezing. Is it possible that you are developing allergies? Well, this year it is one of the worst allergy seasons on record. Even if you never get them, you are probably feeling it this year. But …
Prebiotics are indigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and maintenance of the gut. They also feed and support the growth of beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics, in your large intestine. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are prebiotics compounds that are used to manufacture prebiotic supplements, for example inulin and oligofructose. They include several types of molecules. …
Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for your health but especially good for your digestive system. When we think of bacteria we think about how they cause diseases and about how harmful bacteria can be. But the bacteria found in probiotics are helpful to your body – most specifically, your gut. They will help …
Finding the right type of probiotic for your body is very important. But unfortunately it is not as easy as you want it to be. There is a large range of probiotics, all with different ingredients and different things they do for your body. To find the right probiotic, follow these steps and tips: Read …
If you are experiencing digestive problems along with some discomfort, you could have an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. Some health problems that are caused by an imbalance of bacteria include: * An unhealthy digestive flora – This can be caused by the overgrowth of a yeast called candida. This can …
