Probiotics, Do I Need Them?
When it comes to probiotics, the number of different strains are key! We need a diverse microbe population. Learn More and check out our recommendations below.
Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms, beneficial bacteria, that offer health benefits when consumed, particularly by improving gut microbiota. They are often found in fermented foods like yogurt and can also be taken as supplements. Probiotics can help support digestive health, immune function, and overall well-being by promoting a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
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Probiotic supplements use lab cultured bacteria to populate their products, and therefore are limited to strains (types) that can colonize in a lab. For that reason you will see similar strains (12-16 types), across all probiotic products. Some products focus on 1 or 2 strains that are effective at treating a certain condition or disorder or some have many strains in an effort to get variety in the gut. For this reason you should change your probiotic frequently, not taking the same type over and over again.
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The probiotic brand Living Alchemy offers a very unique product. They actually use fermented food as their supplements, that means they are not limited by strains that can only be cultured in a lab. Their probiotics contain 45+ strains the most on the market. Even their pill capsules are a fermented food. They've conducted some pretty impressive studies showcasing the power of their probiotics.
Have a look at their offerings below.
