Support Gut Health with the Power of Probiotics
Over 500 species of microflora make up the average gut microbiome, all of which influence intestinal health and digestive function, as well as inflammation and immune system activity. Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria are two key probiotics that, alongside other probiotics, may help lessen symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), reduce the risk of traveller’s diarrhea and urinary tract infections, and influence cognitive and emotional well-being via the gut-brain axis.
Microbiome balance can quickly become upset by factors such as illness, stress, antibiotics, and even normal life cycle changes such as aging, menstrual cycles, and pregnancy. The resulting disruptions to the balance of bacteria and other organisms in the gut can lead to both acute and chronic health challenges.
Good bacteria support good health, with Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, and other species of beneficial bacteria capable of having a profound effect on inflammation, digestion, and immune function in the gut and beyond.
For everyday support, Natural Factors Ultimate Multi Probiotic is a 12-strain, one-a-day formula that is vegetarian-friendly and provides 12 billion active cells. This comprehensive formula offers daily support for both small and large intestine health and is also available in Double Strength, providing a minimum of 24 billion active cells for critical-care protection.
Natural Factors Women’s Multi Probiotic is a 12-strain formula providing superior support for the female genitourinary tract. Alongside 300 mg of super-strength CranRich 36:1 cranberry concentrate, the probiotics in Women’s Multi Probiotic were carefully selected for their ability to inhibit the growth of pathogens known to cause urinary tract infections and symptoms of yeast overgrowth.
Relief Biotic is a one-a-day, vegetarian-friendly formula from Natural Factors containing 7 billion colony-forming units of Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium, and two Lactobacillus strains. Designed to support a healthy gut microbiome, this shelf-stable formula can help reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and reduce symptoms of one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, IBS.
Whether travelling for business, pleasure, or out of necessity, the last thing you need is tummy trouble, and yet traveller’s diarrhea affects millions of people every year due to stress and exposure to unfamiliar food- and water-borne bacteria. Travel Biotic™ BB536® from Natural Factors is a high-potency, travel-friendly, shelf-stable probiotic. Each vegetarian capsule provides a guaranteed 10 billion colony-forming units† of Bifidobacterium longum BB536, one of the most rigorously researched and effective probiotics. BB536 promotes favourable gut flora to support gastrointestinal and immune health, making Travel Biotic ideal for travellers, seniors, and anyone wanting to replenish healthy gut flora when taking antibiotics.
In addition to supporting gastrointestinal health and digestion, probiotics are increasingly recognized for their role in modulating the gut-brain axis. Put simply, this means that the balance of bacteria in the gut can affect how we think and feel.
Calm Biotic™ is a unique, one-a-day, shelf-stable formula featuring a specific ratio of Lactobacillus helveticus (R0052) and Bifidobacterium longum (R0175), two proprietary probiotic strains shown in clinical trials to promote healthy mood balance and reduce stress-related digestive upset and nausea.
Lifelong and targeted probiotic supplementation helps promote a healthy, balanced digestive microbiome, which plays a key role in supporting whole-body health. Whatever your specific probiotic needs, Natural Factors is right there with you, “for life.”
About the Author: Natural Factors
Natural Factors is a Canadian family-owned business operating for more than 50 years, providing a wide range of products exclusively to the health food industry. Factors Farms, located south of Armstrong, BC, is a certified-organic farmland that gives Natural Factors complete control over securing the best quality raw materials possible.