What are Probiotics and What Do They Do?

What are Probiotics and What Do They Do?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that live in your gut and are often referred to as "good" or "friendly" bacteria, they play a vital role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Our gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria that are crucial for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and supporting immune function. As such, the balance of these bacteria is essential for digestive and overall wellbeing and Probiotics help in maintaining that balance.

Probiotics produce enzymes and other metabolites and substrates that aid in the digestion and absorption of complex macronutrients and catalyse the balancing of the microbiome. By aiding in the absorption of those macronutrients, Probiotics help your gut receive as many nutrients as possible from the foods you eat and helps reduce the risk of digestive issues. Probiotics are key to balancing the microbiome as they help combat harmful bacteria present in the gut. Since the gut is the vital in supporting your immunity, it makes sense that having a healthily balanced gut will flow on to your overall wellbeing. You’ll find lots of people who found that after improving their gut health, they benefitted from a range of outcomes including better energy, mood, skin, and mental clarity.  

Probiotics are commonly found in fermented foods like yoghurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut, but sometimes, people don’t have the time or appetite to enjoy those foods. Caroline's Pre + Probiotic Sodas offer a delicious, healthy, and convenient drink that includes live probiotic cultures (Bacillus subtilis) to help get your daily dose of probiotics. Caroline’s Sodas are all natural, completely free from sugar and artificial sweeteners, low in calories and – most importantly – they taste good! By consuming a probiotic-rich drink like Caroline’s, you can help nurture your physical and mental wellbeing with better digestion and a balanced microbiome. Feed Your Gut, Feed Your Mood.

References:

• Mayo Clinic – Probiotics: What You Need to Know
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Probiotics and Gut Health
• Harvard Health – Probiotics and Digestive Health
  

Blog Written By: Steve Barko Digital Marketing