Last weekend’s dangerous heatwave kept me inside for most of the weekend. Except on Sunday, hubby and I headed to the sumptuous Champagne Sunday Brunch at Eden Resort in Lancaster. Why? It was celebration time for the birthdays of my bestie and her husband. Because I got the 411 on choosing a quality probiotic supplement, I could enjoy the extensive food offerings.
By now if you’ve followed The Age of Grace, you know I’ve had my share of gastrointestinal challenges. From my Colonoscopy in 2016, I learned about the sneaky creatures H.Pylori harboring in my gut. And earlier this year, my gall bladder removed.
March of this year, I choose to stop taking long-term use of antibiotics for my adult acne. Why? Antibiotic overuse is terrible for good gut bacteria and can cause antibiotic resistance.
Post gall bladder removal, I found the perfect probiotic supplement by Neora. Before I tell you about why I choose this particular probiotic supplement, let’s dive into the purpose of probiotics.
According to online sources, trillions of good-for-you microorganisms reside in our digestive tract, helping us function at our best every day, called probiotics. These microorganisms outnumber your human cells 10 to 1. They play a role in helping us digest foods and fend off diseases.
Although probiotics may seem like a relatively new area of nutrition, scientists discovered them in the early 1900s. Elle Metchnikoff, a Nobel-laureate immunologist whom many consider the “father of probiotics.” The researcher observed health benefits from the repeated ingestion of lactic acid-producing bacteria.
Individual Lifestyle choices can throw your Gut Bacteria Out of Whack:
Mounting research suggests that the bacteria living in our digestive tract play a significant role in our overall health. The Gut Bacteria chart above, number one and four – guilty. Six – no longer guilty of not enough fiber, I eat lots of veggies and fruit plus I put Benefiber in my coffee every morning.
What do Probiotics do? Probiotics are bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms in the intestines. Also:
🌸 Promoting the health and maintenance of our digestive tract’s cell lining
🌸 Supporting immune health
🌸 Managing inflammation
The first consideration for choosing a quality probiotic supplement, target your symptoms with the right type of Probiotic:
Now the best strains:
My goal in using a probiotic – reduce gastrointestinal discomfort and improve my immune health. The Neora Prolistic Pre & Probiotic offers what I need:
💯 Vegan
📌 High (15 Billion) CFU* (Colony Forming Unit)
📌 Multiple Strains (L. Acidophilus and B. Longum)
📌 Pre- Biotic (Fructooligosaccharides and Inulin)
📌 Doesn’t require refrigeration
Why is Neora my probiotic?
🍋 It’s a lemon-flavored powder that dissolves in your mouth, no water required.
🔆 Prolistic Probiotic Powder is a fortified blend containing 15 Billion CFUs* of two strains of probiotics
🔆 Plus two types of prebiotics, which work synergistically to help support proper digestive function
🔆 Supports overall Immune System Function
🔆 Helps Ease Digestion
🔆 Assists in balancing healthy bacteria
🔆 Maximizes the benefits of a healthy diet by promoting the absorption of nutrients
Oh, the higher CFUs seem to cost more. I started with the gummy bear supplement, and I came to a screeching halt when my hygienist told me, they are bad for my oral health.
What are the best food sources for good bacteria health? See above. If not, how do you manage your Gut Health? Which probiotic supplements do you take? Do share in the comments section.
As always, thank you for reading. Have a fabulous week.
* CFU – Colony-forming units: this is the total count of all of the bacteria in the probiotic, very important because probiotics are only useful in adequate amounts.