Fermented Foods and Probiotics
Probiotics, cultured foods, and prebiotics
Prebiotic supplements are very useful for those whose lifestyle doesn’t allow a proper diet, or for people with conditions that restrict their diet. We need prebiotics in order to maintain a healthy micro-flora, and to allow them to thrive. A weak and sub-populated intestinal flora will lead to serious conditions, many times hard to diagnose. It is believed that in many cases of atopic dermatitis, or other inflammatory conditions, the root cause is a weak intestinal microbiota. There are two ways to strengthen the gut microbiota, and to allow its various populations to grow, to take probiotics orally, (from functional fermented foods, or from supplements), or to feed them with nutrients that stimulates their activity and multiplication.
Prebiotics are foods, or substances that stimulate the activity and growth of good bacteria, (probiotics).
The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria that lives in the gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome is composed of trillions of microorganisms and is considered the “body’s virtual organ” given its importance in maintaining our health. Disruptions in the gut microbiome are also called “dysbiosis” and have been associated with many conditions, including … Read more
This product from Klaire Labs combines two prebiotics for a synergistic effect on gut microbiota. The blend contains galactooligosaccharides and beta-glucan, a prommising prebiotic blend. Galactooligosaccharides is a fibre commonly found in breast milk, and in lower quantities even in early cow’s milk, and it is a great prebiotic, selectively feeding good bacteria. Beta-glucan is … Read more
Raw plantain flour is a great soure of resistant starch. Many people do not tolerate green banana flour, but they love plantain flour. This is probaly the best source of RS2 type resistant starch. Starch from raw potato is easier to dose than this flour, and people love it for its lucid dreams inducing capabilities, … Read more
Larch tree exctract, arabinogalactan, is one of the best prebiotic fibers. One of the reasons is because it selectively feeds the good bacteria, while maintaining a great digestive tolerance. Unlike most of the prebiotics, larch extract will not give you painful gas problems. FiberAid from Swanson is completely soluble in liquid, and can’t even notice … Read more
Jarrow Formulas prebiotic is a combination of inulin and Froctoolygosaccharides. Fructoolygosaccharides and Inulin are different types of prebiotic fiber, and they selectively stimulate colonic bacteria. By taking a combination of the two fibers, you ensure you fertilize more types of bacteria. Microbiota biodiversity is a key for maintaining a great gut health. There is an … Read more
Prebiotics are the best way to get your gut bacteria working properly. There are a lot of food options to get enough prebiotics from your daily diet routine, however, sometimes the lifestyle, or other reasons will make it impossible to have a proper diet; this especially true for those with strict dietary plans. The alternative … Read more
Kiwi fruit is packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, (more than orange), vitamin K, Vitamin E, vitamin B, potassium and manganese. This makes it a very nutritious and healthy fruit, but its healing properties do not come solely from the vitamin and mineral content. Kiwi is a great antioxidant due to the … Read more
Prebiotin is an original formula, containing both fructooligosaccharide, and inulin. By combining FOS and inulin we target feeding various bacteria in the gut. Prebiotin is an oligofructose enriched inulin. Inulins are known to improve cholesterol and triglycerides, and to stimulate the growth of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria cultures. Oligofructose selectively stimulate the butyrate producing bacteria. Butyrate … Read more