Meet the gut-brain axis
That 'gut feeling' is real. Your gut and brain are in constant communication, like two best friends who love a gossip. When your microbiome is out of balance it can effect everything from your mood to your digestion.
Ever had an upset stomach when you're feeling stressed or anxious? That's the gut-brain axis (GBA) at work. Signals are sent along the GBA using the nervous system (particularly the vagus nerve) for constant back and forth communication.
A happy gut is a happy mind
Whilst your gut digests food and detoxifies the body, it also makes the vast majority of you neurotransmitters, like serotonin (the happy hormone) GABA (our calming messenger). It's vital that your gut is in good condition as a healthy gut means these chemical messages can be optimally produced and clearly signalled to the brain.
Here's a few way to support your gut:
Diet
Your gut microbes are the mediators between gut and brain, so ensuring you're eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is a key way to provide your body a solid foundation for feeling your best. Top tip - your gut loves high fibre and fermented foods like apples, vegetables, kefir and kimchi.
Mental wellbeing
Take time to manage stress and emotional upset in a healthy way as your body needs space to process what you're feeling. Even something as simple as a walk outdoors can help calm your mind and restore balance during moments of tension.
Extra help
A good bacteria supplement is a great way to give your gut the boost it needs. Taking and Pre and Probiotic can help by feeding and increasing beneficial gut bacteria.
The pro (and pre) of gut health
The good gut bacteria that helps maintain a healthy gut biome. They support balance, getting rid of harmful bacteria and strengthening the gut lining.
Non-digestible fibres that act as 'food' for the probiotics. They promote their growth and activity when fermented by gut bacteria.
Recovery Biotic
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PreBio RESTORE
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Unique powder blend formulated to support a diverse microbiome and promote healthy digestion.
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Contains all the fibres your gut needs, that you may not be able to get enough of from a regular diet.
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Powder form, easy to dissolve in water or juice.
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Suitable for vegetarians.
Quick tip:
Take pre and probiotics together, they work in synergy.
Magnesium: the finishing touch
Magnesium plays multiple roles in keeping up healthy communication between the gut and brain. Here's why we love our Magnesium Bisglycinate:
- Promotes melatonin production and relax the nervous system, improving sleep and the gut's circadian rhythm.
- Regulates key neurotransmitters which are essential for mood, sleep and stress response.
- Chelated with glycine and highly Bio-Effective® making it gentle on the digestive system for superior nutrient absorption.
