Clinical Blogs — probiotics

“All disease begins in the gut!” Why? As 80% of our immune system is in the gut, maintaining a healthy gut is important for optimal health and having a healthy spectrum of good bacteria in our gut is the key. Adding probiotics to our daily diet is needed to obtain good bacteria. So how does one choose safe and effective probiotics? Here are the essential criteria: 1.Multiple strains Choose a multiple strain formula (6-10) as they work synergistically and each of them has slightly different functions. Different strains also concentrate in different parts of the gut. 2.What strains of bacteria...

GProbiotics (good bacteria) has been a hot and popular topic. Gut health has been show to be directly related to mental health, immune health, respiratory health and more. Clinical evidences has demonstrated probiotics help to promote weight loss and healthy weight. A group of 125 overweight men and women were put on a 12-week weight loss diet and then followed by another 12-week period targeting to maintain their weight. Clinical study results indicated that the women group who were on probiotics lost an average of 4.4kg (almost 10 pounds) vs 2.6kg (about 6 pounds) in the placebo group (not on...

It’s the time of the year we attend parties, family and office gatherings with lots of food. It’s hard to resist good food and yet gaining weight seems to be unavoidable. Is this true? Let’s share some tips here to help prevent weight gain. There are a few practical tips to share. Have a light snack before you go for the party (e.g. an apple, a banana or a glass of healthy & yummy protein shake). Never go to a party hungry. Pick up a small plate instead of a big one. For beverages, choose a glass of wine, or...

The holiday season is tough on the body, with foods that are rich in fat and cholesterol, as well as the holiday party scene, meaning higher amounts of alcohol are consumed, so what are some routes that can be taken to ensure that the body stays healthy?Before exploring what measures should be taken, it is important to note what organs are most likely to be affected by dietary changes: the gut and the liver. Starting with the gut, foods that are rich and full of fatty ingredients, tend to be tough on the gut when they are introduced in an...

With the holidays right around the corner, it is important to focus on beneficial gut health in order to feel good all the way through to New Year’s Day. Gut health is not only important to the digestive system, but recent studies have found that healthy gut health also increases our tendency to stay in a better mood.  The key to good gut behavior is to ensure that there are plenty of beneficial bacteria to promote a healthy environment in the intestines, which allows for optimal nutrient absorption, immune function, and also reduced risk of disease. For many however, making...