For a versatile gut health
Gut flora as diverse as a healthy garden
In today’s world, words like bacteria or viruses have a negative connotation. We hear about diseases that pathogens can infect the body with, and we want to disinfect ourselves hourly and not touch anything we don’t know where it has been. But not all bacteria and viruses are bad; many are actually important for our health. If you have a healthy microbiome, your body is much better able to distinguish which bacteria are good and which are bad. Your body contains more bacterial and fungal cells than human cells. Netflix has finally released a movie about the gut called “Hack your gut”. It is highly recommended to watch it because it is very informative and a bit gross.
Why is our gut health so important?
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Over 70 % of the cells of our immune system are located in our intestines.
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The gut has a relationship with the brain known as the gut-brain axis. In short, our gut influences our brain more than we realize…
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The gut produces hormones
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The gut has an extensive nervous system
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Poor gut health can manifest itself in the form of fatigue, stomach problems, skin conditions, autoimmune problems and more.
Studies suggest that a diverse population of gut microbes is associated with better health. To illustrate this, imagine planting a garden. A living garden is a beautiful place with a variety of plants, flowers and insects. Your microbiome is comparable to a garden where the bacteria, viruses and fungi are like different plants and insects. Just as a healthy garden needs a balance of plants and insects to thrive, your body needs a diverse and balanced microbiome to stay healthy.
As you can see, it is very important to take care of our gut. Eating fermented foods, eating a healthy diet, exercising, sleeping well and not over-sanitizing our home are very important for our gut. But even then, it’s a good idea to take supplements, because most of us probably have inadequate gut flora. Did you know that antibiotics not only decimate the entire intestinal flora, but also reduce its diversity?
Let’s take a look at the new PB Restore and Assist from dōTERRA:
Both contain prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics and phages.
Die 4 P’s.
Sie alle beeinflussen sich gegenseitig und sind für eine vielfältige Darmflora wichtig.
Let’s take a look at the 4 P’s:
Prebiotics: Fiber-containing nutrients that promote the growth of beneficial microbes and serve as food for probiotics. Prebiotics are the food (or fuel) for probiotics.
Probiotics: Are beneficial living organisms that support and build colonies of intestinal flora. Probiotic bacteria produce beneficial nutrients in your body such as folic acid, vitamins B1, B2 and B12 and more. This part is in the green capsule so it can survive the aggressive stomach acid.
Postbiotics: Postbiotics are the end product of pre- and probiotics. The ultimate goal of taking prebiotics or probiotics is to produce postbiotics! Some examples of postbiotics are short-chain fatty acids, bioavailable vitamins and amino acids, peptides, enzymes, indole, GABA, dopamine and other neurotransmitters.
Bacteriophages (phages for short): Are healthy viruses that help support and protect your cells and healthy flora by seeking out and eliminating harmful bacteria. They go in search of the bad bacteria and thereby strengthen the intestinal wall.
If you’d like more details about the different strains, you are welcome to read this blog (click here).
How best to take it practical information:
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Take daily before/with a meal that is not too hot. (Your digestive system is most active and transports it through the stomach and into the intestines. Stomach acid settles before going to bed, as digestion slows down during sleep).
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The two products complement each other and can both be taken daily if required.
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PB Assist+ is designed for the whole family. Take the stick directly or dissolve in water at room temperature and drink.
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Store in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
