High Strength Lactobacillus Acidophilus 5bn CFU/Serving - 120 Tablets - Easy to Swallow and Vegan - Made in UK by NutriZing

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A review has shown that probiotics can reduce the chance of you getting travellers’ diarrhoea. If you are going to a part of the world where travellers’ diarrhoea is common then you might consider taking the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii or a mixture of probiotics called Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum for the entire holiday. Constipation McFarland LV. Meta-analysis of probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea and the treatment of Clostridium difficile disease. Am. J. Gastroenterol. 2006;101:812-822. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Under EU regulations, food and drink products aren’t allowed to claim to treat or cure a health issue. Many manufacturers get around this by using vague marketing buzzwords which don’t have any objective scientific meaning.

Key features – Active ingredients: 38 strains of live bacteria, including Bifidobacterium lactis BL818, Lactobacillus acidophilus (SD-5212), Lactobacillus reuteri (SD-1357) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (SD-5217); Type: Capsules; Size: 30 capsules, 1 per daySome people, particularly those taking antibiotics, are at risk of catching this gut superbug, also called C-diff. This bug causes very bad diarrhoea. Although it can be treated with antibiotics, up to four in ten people will get C-diff again. Dietitians and other clinical researchers have found that a probiotic milk drink containing Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus bulgaricus may prevent older people who are taking antibiotics in hospital from getting C-diff in the first place. Travelling to exotic countries Key features – Active ingredients: Moju Prebiotic Blend; Type: Cold-pressed drink; Size: 420ml bottle The gut microbiome is a vast ecosystem of complex organisms that live in our digestive tract. It’s responsible for helping us get the most out of our food, ensuring that it’s properly digested and nutrients are absorbed. In addition to aiding digestion, balancing the gut and helping those serotonin levels, Burton explains that a probiotic supplement is especially beneficial for women, especially as hormonal changes can disrupt our gut bacteria and cause gynaecological issues such as thrush and urinary tract infections.

Moju is well known for its plant-based, cold-pressed shots that help you start the day, and the Tropical Prebiotic is no exception. Designed specifically for gut health and immunity support, the ingredients list is simple and fruit focused. The tropical version includes a spicy combination of baobab, lime and ginger, plus some mango, apple and orange for good measure, alongside a Moju blend of prebiotics. There’s no dairy, no additives and it’s totally vegan, which means it can easily be incorporated into any health plan, too. Prioritising gut health and ensuring our microbiome (the collection of good bacteria in your gut) is thriving is a concept that’s at the forefront of the health industry currently. And unlike the infamous fad diets of the past (lemonade diet, anyone?), eating with your gut health in mind has been proven to benefit overall health and wellbeing. Bifidobacterium lives in your stomach and intestine, and helps with digestion and staving off harmful bacteria. You may see it written as Bifidobacterium bifidus or simply bifidus.

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Key features – Active ingredients: Seven bacteria strains including 5 billion powerful saccharomyces boulardii cultures; Type: Capsules; Size: 30 capsules, 1 per day

National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Irritable bowel syndrome in adults. Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care. 2017; CG61. Probiotics are good bacteria which can improve the balance of our gut bacteria. They can be found in food products such as some yoghurts and fermented milk drinks, and also in supplements in the form of tablets and capsules The makers of probiotics drinks claim to be able to help by restoring the balance of natural bacteria in your gut. Parkes GC, Sanderson JD, Whelan K. The mechanisms and efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Lancet Infect Dis. 2009;9:237-44.

How do probiotics work?

But when it comes to how exactly to support our gut microbiome, things can get complicated. Nobody really knows what a 'normal' microbiome should look like and the diversity of gut bacteria varies from person to person. Probiotics can also help you digest fibre and produce acid compounds to keep gut lining healthy. What can probiotics be used for? Probiotics use ‘good’ bacteria, similar to what is in your gut flora. Their makers claim that when this bacteria is delivered to your gut, it helps replenish and rebalance the microbiome, which reduces the amount of work your gut goes through and therefore makes you less prone to illness. What ingredients should I look for?

As it’s a powder, Dare doesn’t have to be kept refrigerated: simply add two scoops to 300ml water or milk and shake or blend to get the desired creamy consistency. Dare has three dessert-like flavours: Cocoa Vanilla Frosting, Cocoa & Peanut Butter, and Cocoa & Jaffa Orange. As you’d imagine, the taste is pretty chocolatey across the board – in fact, we found Dare to be quite sweet with the recommended two scoops, so give it a taste test until you find a balance that works for you. The protein powder contains the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, which helps prevent gastro-intestinal infections and diarrhoea, and can even stimulate the immune response to prevent certain allergic symptoms. Despite the affordable price point, each capsule contains two billion micro-organisms that complement the existing gut flora naturally present in a healthy person’s digestive system. Aside from brilliant anecdotes of everything from reduced bloating to increased energy, customers welcomed the fact that the tablets were small and easy to swallow (tablet-phobes will be pleased to learn that they can be sprinkled on food, too). What’s more, they don’t need to be stored in the fridge and you only need one capsule a day. It might be that you don’t need a probiotic supplement. However, with busy lives often resulting in poor diet, or certain medications – antibiotics, for example, which can kill healthy bacteria during use – impacting the gut, supplementation could boost the good bugs in your digestive tract to promote overall well-being.

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Bacteria in supplements and fermented foods are generally transient in nature,” says Burton. “Some of the ingested bacteria may persist in the gut lining in the short term, but the majority exert a positive effect as they move through the gut, before being excreted via the stool.