PROBIOTIC Guide
With so many probiotic products on the market, how to choose the right one? Find out what you need to look for in a product of probiotics in the following guide!
What are probiotics?
Everyone has already heard of probiotics. We talk about it everywhere, and for good reasons. Probiotics are living microorganisms that are part of a naturally healthy intestinal flora. Since our fingerprints are unique, we also have a unique intestinal flora. The flora that develops in the intestines during the first two years of life will remain throughout our existence. This microbial "digital imprint" can make the difference between a person with good digestive health and another who is not so lucky. More and more research is establishing a link between good intestinal health and a strong immune system as well as with our ssychological balance. An supplement of probiotics daily ensures that your intestines will be at their best!
Flora in our intestine can be destroyed by many factors: stress, poor diet, oral contraceptives, steroids. It can be invaded by bad bacteria when you are sick or have problems proliferation of yeasts. The most common disruptor is the overuse of antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy bad bacteria but also affect good. Fortunately, doctors and pharmacists recognize this and many recommend the use of a probiotic during antibiotic treatment. There are so many probiotics available on the market, how to choose the right one?
5 important elements to consider when choosing probiotics
1. Number of crops
The total quantity of bacteria per dose can vary considerably from one product to another. For general health or to deal with minor digestive problems, most people would have the advantage of taking a probiotic with 50 billion bacteria per capsule. It seems a lot, but if you consider that there are about 100 billions of bacteria in our body, it is rather a very small quantity! If you deal with a health problem or use antibiotics, you'd better opt for a probiotic with 80 to 100 billion bacteria per capsule.
2. Number of types and strains
Because we all have a unique microbial combination, it is important to choose a supplement of probiotics with multiple strains. Your probiotic supplement should include many different strains of bacteria, including bifidobacteria (for large intestine) and lactobacilli (for the small intestine). It is also important to seek a formula that offers both resident bacteria (human strain) and transient bacteria. Transitional bacteria do not populate the intestine but have a positive effect (protection against harmful bacteria and reduction in inflammation) during their transit in the digestive system. In fact, the Lactobacillus Plantarum transient strain is one of the only stumps resistant to antibiotics. For this reason, always choose a probiotic formula containing large quantities of this specific strain to counter the negative effects of antibiotics.
3. Specific formulas
Most people would benefit from a powerful formula made of multiple strains. If necessary, you can also choose a specific formula for certain areas such as the colon or the vagina. You should opt for a specific formula for children; Adults, however, do not need specific formulas depending on age. Instead, if you are an elderly person, choose a multi-skouche formula of at least 30 billion bifidobacteria. After the age of 50, the rate of probiotics (bifidobacteria) begin to decrease so it is important to take a supplement of probiotics daily.
4. Liberation system
Most bacteria cannot survive in the very acidic environment of the stomach. So make sure that the probiotic you buy has a release system with enteric coating. This helps protect probiotics from the stomach acid so that they go well to the intestines, where they are used by the body and essential to maintaining good health.
5. Guaranteed power
Always make sure that the product label indicates that power is guaranteed on the expiration date, not on the date of manufacturing. Guaranteeing power on the expiration date means that you get what you paid for, and above all, that you benefit from all the positive effects for health.
So! Renew Life's Supreme Flora Products offer all these characteristics and much more. Digestive care is Renew Life's specialty, so that all of its products are formulated for optimal digestion and use. This is why Flore Supreme Critical Care is the best -selling probiotic formula in Canada. If you want to bring your health to the next level, choose supreme flora and discover all the difference that probiotics can make!