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Why probiotics should be part of your routine in 2018
At the turn of the calendar, many people
begin taking action on what they plan
to accomplish in the new year. Some have
resolved to take up a new hobby, to save
more money, to travel and, of course, to
improve their health.
New eating plans and gym memberships
are common steps people take
toward their health goals, but there are
other eff ective ways to improve your
health - like adding probiotics to your
daily regimen. You’ve likely heard of probiotics
before, but do you know how they
benefi t your health and how to select the
right one for you? Th is article can help.*
What is a probiotic?
Before delving into how probiotics can
help your body, let’s fi rst explain what
they actually are. In the simplest terms,
probiotics are the good bacteria (live
microorganisms) that live inside your
digestive tract and help your body to
function properly. Th ere are many diff erent
types of probiotics, and each one performs
a diff erent function in your digestive
system.*
Th e billions of bacteria that live inside
your digestive tract are oft en called
“microfl ora,” or more correctly, “microbiota,”
and the environment that they
work together to create inside the body
is called the microbiome. Maintaining
proper balance within your microbiome
is crucial for overall health.*
How do probiotics help?
Th e benefi cial bacteria in the digestive
tract are infl uenced by a variety of factors
such as stress, medication use, traveling
and poor diet. Th erefore, it is important
to prioritize diet and lifestyle to maintain
proper gut ecology. Probiotics are also
eff ective for maintaining healthy populations
of benefi cial bacteria. Numerous
clinical studies have shown probiotics
have positive eff ects on health, including
assisting in the digestion of food and the
absorption of nutrients and contributing
to immune system health. Some studies
have suggested that certain benefi cial
strains may also support brain function.*
Probiotics in your diet
Probiotics are found in many foods you
may enjoy every day including yogurt,
kefi r and sauerkraut. However, due to
food processing and packaging, maintaining
the stability and potency of the
live benefi cial bacteria in these foods can
be a challenge. Including probiotic supplements
in your routine ensures a consistent
dose to help you and your family
maintain optimal health.*
Finding the right probiotic
supplement for you
Probiotic supplements can help support
health at any age - from infancy
to adulthood. When it comes to selecting
the probiotics for you and your family,
the best options are those that are
formulated based on clinical research.
Genestra Brands off ers a comprehensive
line of clinically studied, eff ective
probiotic strains that have been recommended
by doctors for more than 20
years. With more than 25 gluten-free,
non-GMO formulas, Genestra Brands’
probiotics off er personalized support to
help make your New Year’s resolution
of becoming a healthier you that much
easier.*
Before you begin taking any type of
probiotic, speak with your doctor and/or
pharmacist about whether they are safe
and right for you.
To learn more about probiotics
designed with you in mind, visit genestrahmf.
com.
* Th ese statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. Th is product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease.
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