Why do we need Probiotics?

What?

When we hear about ‘bacteria’ or ‘microorganisms’ we often think of them as being ‘harmful’ or in correlation to being ill, but did you know that a lot of bacteria can be helpful and can help improve our health? Probiotics, for example, are live microorganisms that have been found to have health benefits when ingested, especially for your gut and digestive system.

How?

You have around 40 trillion bacteria in your body, mostly in your intestines. These gut bacteria are known as ‘gut microbiota’ and keeping the right balance is extremely important to the state of your health. Probiotics, therefore, are consumed to introduce ‘good’ or ‘healthy’ bacteria into your gut so they can help improve the balance and overall functionality of your digestive system.

Really?

There have been numerous studies about the health benefits of probiotics, like the benefit of taking them to counteract the unfortunate side-effects of taking antibiotics. Antibiotics are extremely important for combating bacterial infections, but they can also cause massive changes to the balance of the bacteria in your gut, which is why some people are prone to getting diarrhoea. Research has shown that taking probiotics in parallel with antibiotics can reduce the likelihood of getting diarrhoea, as the probiotics work to restore the balance of the gut microbiota that the antibiotics have kicked loose.

But that’s not all, probiotics have also been shown to improve IBS symptoms. This is linked to a specific probiotic strain, known as L. plantarum 299v as different groups and strains of probiotic bacteria have been found to present different positive health impacts. That’s why it’s important to do your research and make sure you take the right probiotic for your health needs. Some supplements combine a range of these probiotic strains to help you combat a range of different issues that you may have.

Probiotics are not only used to address your specific digestive issues, but they can also be helpful to your everyday life. There has been some evidence to suggest that the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotic strains have been found to reduce the symptoms and duration of the common cold. 

Amazingly, introducing probiotics into your life can also help with your weight loss and maintenance. Some studies have found that some Lactobacillus strains can help you lose weight and reduce body fat, though more research is needed on this topic.

Where?

Probiotics can be found in yogurt, some fermented foods and in supplements. Here at Revitality, we offer a range of probiotic supplements.

Our Revitality® HEALTH Happy Gut Probiotic provides your digestive system with extra sources of bacteria that will defend your body from foreign bacteria that would cause discomfort, prevents infections and promotes weight loss as well. Reboot your system with 50 billion colony forming units (CFUs) from a selection of carefully selected strains of probiotics to support and reinvigorate your digestive system.

Are you looking for a softer refresh of your system? Our Revitality® BOOST Probiotic Gut Health improves your digestion and keeps your gut healthy. In one easy capsule, we’ve collected the friendly bacteria essential for digesting food and assimilating nutrients while supporting your mood, cardiovascular health, and providing a powerful immune boost. Maintain your system with 5 billion colony forming units (CFUs) from a selection of carefully selected strains of probiotics to support and refresh your digestion.

If you’d prefer a gummy our Revitality® HEALTH Probiotic Gut Care Chews have been clinically tested to ensure that you receive the most active strains to maintain your gut balance. With 5 billion CFU in each serving our tasty easy chew gummies make sure that your gut gets fed with everything it needs to keep you healthy. By adding our Gut Care Chews to your daily routine they’ll support your digestive health and boost your immune system.

Our Vegan and gluten-friendly strawberry easy chew gummies will support good bacteria in your body and keep out the bad stuff, keeping you healthy and happy.

Conclusion

Probiotics act as ‘good’ bacteria to balance out and support your digestive system. You can use different probiotic strains to reduce gut related health issues that you are having, or to simply aid and stimulate your gut. Remember, different types or strains of probiotics are better at tackling different areas of your health. So, make sure you’re using the right type.