Digestive Health
Your digestive system is home to over 400 species of bacteria, some good some bad. In fact, you have more bacterial cells in your digestive system than cells in your entire body. That’s why maintaining a balance of intestinal bacteria is essential to your digestive health…which in turn is a key to your overall health.*
The Digestive System – Your Gateway to Improved Health
Your digestive system is an incredibly intricate structure that powers your entire body. It is home to 70% of your immune system and it is where nutrients, vitamins and minerals are absorbed. According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the digestive system supports the body by performing two essential functions: (1) absorption of nutrients and (2) the elimination of harmful bacteria. In order to keep these functions running smoothly your digestive needs a proper balance of good vs. bad bacteria. Supplementing your diet with probiotics, like GanedenBC30, can help maintain this intestinal bacterial balance.Learn more about GanedenBC30 »
The Immune System / Digestive System Connection
Your immune system cells in your digestive tract share their space with a community of over 400 species of naturally-occurring bacteria – some helpful, some harmful. Keeping a healthy level of these “good” bacteria, or probiotics, is what’s important to maintaining your digestive and immune health. Probiotics, like GanedenBC30, help support your immune system by keeping the levels of the good vs. bad bacteria in balance…creating an optimal environment for your immune system to function.70% of Your Immune System is in Your Digestive Tract
Why Does Your Digestive System Need Probiotics?
Many factors including poor diet, age, travel, stress, antibiotic use and medications can disturb your intestinal balance and decrease the level of probiotic bacteria. Taking a daily probiotic supplement or eating functional foods fortified with probiotics can help replenish these friendly bacteria to keep your digestive system in balance and working properly.
4 Steps for Good Intestinal Health:
- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Eat fruits and vegetables. Add fiber (at least 25 to 30 grams per day). Limit fats and concentrated sweets. Drink at least 64 ounces of liquids per day. Eat slowly, stop eating when you feel full, and don't eat just before bedtime.
- Exercise regularly.
- Manage your stress.
- Supplement your diet with a daily probiotic supplement or functional foods fortified with probiotics.