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Hello dear reader, I’ve got a question for you: Have you ever been curious about how that tiny capsule of probiotics you might be considering works inside your body? Let’s take a delightful journey through our system and uncover the magic of enteric-coated probiotic supplements! 1. Swallowing the Capsule: The First Step 🥤 Our journey … Read more
Isn’t it fascinating how our bodies work? Especially as we gracefully age, understanding the intricacies of our systems becomes crucial. For all our mature ladies who are 65 or better, let’s dive deep into our digestive and immune systems, the unsung heroes of our body, and see how we can boost their performance. Our Digestive … Read more
Hello, lovely ladies of the world! 🌍 As a 40-something-year-old nutrition enthusiast, I can’t help but admire the zest and energy of all the grandmas out there. Age is just a number, and if you’re over 60 and thinking about those exciting trips abroad or simply revitalizing your health after a course of antibiotics, you’ve … Read more
Aging can feel like a slow decline in your abilities. One of life’s greatest challenges can be learning to adapt to these changes and how to be your best self in spite of them. But, it turns out that clear and quick brain function may not be something you have to accept as a part … Read more
A wave of new studies and meta-analyses shed light on why probiotics have so many health benefits for women and which strains have the benefits you’re looking for. Many of these benefits aren’t limited by your age and general health – but there are probiotic strains which may specifically be beneficial for pre or post-menopausal … Read more
Have you ever had that dreadful feeling when you sit down that your belly is pushing against your waistband – or worse; about to pop your pants button? Maybe you remember it better as embarrassing gas accompanied by a painfully distended gut. Waiting for the feeling to pass can be unbearable, but one modern solution … Read more
While bacteria are often associated with sickness, infection, and a host of other health issues, they are an essential part of a healthy GI system. The gut microbiome, consisting of countless bacteria found mostly in the large intestine, has been known to contribute to the overall health of an individual. Probiotics are live bacteria that … Read more
Bifidobacterium longum is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive, anaerboic bacterium strain in the Bifidobacterium genus of the phylum Actinobacteria (1,2). Bifidobacteria are prokaryotes, which mean that they are unicellular organisms that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or membrane-bound organelle (3). These bacteria are considered obligate anaerobes, which have a very low oxygen tolerance and die … Read more
Lactobacillus casei is a rod-shaped, gram-positive, non-spore forming bacterium strain in the Lactobacilli genus (1). It is found in many strains in lactic acid fermented food products such as sauerkraut, fermented meat and fish, sourdough, pickled vegetables, and wine as well as in beets and dairy products such as Mozzarella cheese (1,2). The bacterium Lactobacillus … Read more
What is Lactobacillus rhamnosus? Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a form of naturally occurring bacteria that is commonly found in the genital and urinary tract of human females. It is one of the most widely used probiotic strains, and is often used to prevent or treat gastro-intestinal infections and diarrhea, and to stimulate immune responses that … Read more