Our gut is home to trillions of microbes. In return for food and shelter, the friendly gut bacteria help us to digest food, absorb nutrients, keep pathogenic bacteria at bay and support the immune system. Potentially pathogenic bacteria will always be present in our gut – generally in harmony with the friendly bacteria. Illness, antibiotic treatment and poor diet (e.g. high in sugar) can all affect the balance between the good and bad bacteria.

When the balance is disturbed, the bad bacteria start to overgrow and give rise to symptoms such as pain, bloating, discomfort and even diarrhoea. At such times eating fermented foods (e.g. kefir and natural yoghurt) can help repopulate the gut.

We offer a range of Live Native Bacteria Supplements – which are all multi-strain and stable at room temperature, so no need to refrigerate. These products include Acidopihlus Plus, Fos-a-dophilus and Cytobiotic Active.