Why Your Microbiome Matters
Roughly 100 trillion microorganisms live in your digestive tract — together they are known as the gut microbiome. They help break down food, synthesise vitamins, and train the immune system to tell friend from foe.
Signs Your Gut Needs Support
- Bloating or irregular digestion after meals.
- Frequent fatigue despite adequate sleep.
- Lowered immunity and frequent seasonal bugs.
Choosing the Right Probiotic
Not all probiotics are equal. Look for:
- Billion CFU count — a clinically meaningful dose, typically 5–10 billion CFU.
- Multiple strains — Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species are the most researched.
- Survivability — strains that withstand stomach acid to reach the colon.
Pairing probiotics with prebiotic fibre — like inulin from chicory root — helps the beneficial bacteria thrive.