Probiotics

When TyH started in 1993, probiotics were an unknown word. Now probiotics and gut health abound on television ads, digital content and magazine ads. It took the microbiome project to uncover some of the biological workings of this complex system and bring this previously untacked about subject into the health care light. The microbiome system of the gut, often called the "second brain" is a complicated network and incredibly important to overall health, especially the immune system.

A healthy GI tract depends on the harmony and balance of its microflora. Both "friendly" and "unfriendly" bacteria work to digest foods, but this "second brain" enteric system does so much more. Optimal immunity, weight, even cognition depend on this ecosystem. 

You can eat fermented foods, limit unhealthy sugars and carbs which feed the "bad" critters and fill your plate with fiber rich foods.  All these habits support a healthy gut. You could also consider  supplements that include many of the predominant bacterial strains found in the gut such as acidophilus and the prebiotic fiber like oligosaccharides which help sustain friendly strains. Taking a probiotic that includes multi-strains supports the GI flora on a   wider range than taking a single probiotic strain.  

  

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