Blog / Probiotics

There’s entrenching evidence that your brain has an immense influence on your gut, and that your gut serves as your second brain. We call that connection, the gut-brain axis. The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a bi-directional communication network between your central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and enteric nervous system (ENS) which encompasses your digestive tract. The vagus nerve serves as the communication grid between these two networks. Recent evidence suggests that probiotics may do more than just improve your gut health, but also may improve your brain health and overall mood state. 

What do you think when you hear the word probiotics? Do you think yogurt maybe? Kimchee, kombucha or sauerkraut? Whatever it may be, Probitoics can provide a healthy dose of good bacteria, to improve your immune, digestive, and even brain health. 

There’s a tiny army of bacteria in your gut, that helps protect you from disease, transports nutrients, helps with smoother digestion, builds a stronger immune system, and can even boost your brain function. They’re called Probiotics, and they just might be the secret to your health and wellness

Probiotics have been dubbed the newest health iconoclast since Collagen, taking what’s known in the traditional sense bacteria and making into the most coveted and sought after health elixir by every health enthusiast on planet earth. From Greek yogurt, to kefir, and kombucha, probiotics are currently the magic bullet of health. But what can be so desirable about “healthy” bacteria? Is there even such thing? What are the benefits of probiotics? Do you actually need them? We’re going to answer these questions and many more, when we talk about the health benefits of probiotics. 

Ever find yourself wondering why people take probiotics? In short, probiotics are the healthy bacteria, or healthy army, within your GI tract that arm your body to defend against bacteria and fully digest food, so your nutrients can be used as fuel for a healthy gut.

You've heard probiotics are good for you, but you're not quite sure what they are or where they come from. And when it comes to supplements, how do you even choose one? In this 4 step guide to choosing the right probiotic supplement for you, you'll learn the answers to these questions, and more!