ProbiFloraTM, a multistrain probiotic range, knows that gut health is often treated like something you only think about when your tummy starts complaining. A little bloating here. A strange bathroom routine there. That heavy, unsettled feeling that seems to arrive on the busiest day of the week. Suddenly, your gut has your full attention.
But here is the thing. Probiotics are not only for the “uh oh, something feels wrong” moments. They can also form part of a simple everyday routine that helps support balance before your gut starts waving a little red flag.
The gut microbiota
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, yeasts, and other microbes – that collectively make up your gut microbiota.1 This microbial community in the gastrointestinal tract influences an impressive range of bodily functions, including nutrient absorption, waste elimination, hormone regulation, immune defence, and even your mental wellbeing through the gut-brain connection.2
In a healthy gut, these bacteria usually live together in a balanced, helpful way. But when that balance shifts, it can affect how the gut works and may play a role in several health problems.
Gut dysbiosis has been linked to digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease. It has also been associated with health issues beyond the gut, including obesity, metabolic disorders, heart related conditions, allergies and asthma.3
Several everyday factors can upset the natural balance of bacteria in the gut. These include the foods we eat,antibiotics and other medicines, age, stress, and lifestyle.3
Prevention is better than cure – especially for your gut
Probiotics are live microorganisms that help support a healthier gut balance.3
They can be used in two main ways. First, they may help prevent dysbiosis when the gut is under pressure, such as during long courses of antibiotics, periods of intense stress, or chronic illness. Second, they may help restore balance when dysbiosis has already developed.3
For a probiotic strain to be useful, it needs to meet a few key standards. It should come from a type of microorganism that is normally found in the human gut, be considered safe (including for people with weakened immune systems), remain alive and active in the gut for a reasonable time, and it must be able to survive the harsh conditions of the stomach, including bile and digestive secretions.3
With ProbiFloraTM Your gut is good!
ProbiFlora™ Adult Everyday Flora Balance is designed for daily gut care. With one billion CFU (colony-forming units) and two probiotic strains,4a it works to protect and restore gut flora, improve gut function, and support your digestive system from the inside out4b – gentle maintenance, every day.
ProbiFlora™ Adult Everyday Flora Balance is part of the broader ProbiFloraTM multistrain probiotic range, which offers targeted gut support at every life stage and for a variety of gut needs.
ProbiFloraTM’s range of products are available from leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide. For more information and references, visit https://probiflora.co.za/ and join the conversations on Instagram and Facebook.
