Supplement companies claim that prebiotics (which are one thing) and probiotics (another thing!) can strengthen your immunity, aid weight loss, and even add years to your life. And these same companies–dangling these life-enhancing properties in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill, potion, ...
So you want to try taking a daily probiotic supplement. Sounds easy enough. But when you search online or show up to the store, you’re overwhelmed with terminology you’ve never heard of and more options than you anticipated. As the Pro in Probiotics, Align is here to help, answering e...
What is a nutritional supplement? As the name suggests, these are products that aim to ‘supplement’ your diet with additional nutrients. Some of the most popular include vitamins D, C and B12; minerals like magnesium, iron and calcium; herbs like echinacea and products including probiotics and...
Featuring licorice root and turmeric, this supplement promises to also reduce IBS symptoms like stomach pains and protect against ulcers and heartburn. You know probiotics are an important part of keeping you regular. Instead of buying another bottle, you'd get the essential nutrient you need ...
Some people with ulcerative colitis turn to probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for relief. Do they help?
“It is important to recognize that probiotics need to withstand the acidic environment in the stomach to make it live to the intestine,” explains Vishnumohan. “We are starting to understand probiotics at a deeper level. Maybe five to 10 years down the track, we will have compelling ...
Anti-bloat supplements contain enzymes and herbs that promise to aid digestion and relieve gas. Experts explain whether they really work and how to pick one.
fish oil is often a supplement Oja recommends for overall wellness. The same goes for vitamin D, as clothes and/or sunscreen block vitamin D synthesis. And in a Western world where antibiotics are often over-prescribed and germs are frequently washed away, probiotics can help restore good bacte...
After doing a cleanse of any kind, it’s a good idea to take a probiotic supplement and load up on healthy foods. Did you make this recipe? Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made! How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate it! Average ...
Take an herbal laxative (we loveBye Bye Bloatfrom the brandLove Wellness) Try a low FODMAP diet Eat foods that are rich in probiotics (like yogurt) or take a probiotic supplement Eat foods that are rich in prebiotics (bananas, garlic, chickpeas) ...