Cold and Flu Season: Defending Yourself With Probiotics
When nourished and supported, your body is designed to protect against disease and optimize your wellness. But did you know that keeping your body healthy might require more than just eating your fruits and vegetables? This is especially true during cold and flu season, when everybody around you is getting sick.
Beyond your diet, you can nourish your body with probiotics on a regular basis. Unlike antibiotics, which kill the bacteria in your body in an effort to wipe away disease, probiotics restore your body with the healthy bacteria your gut and other systems need to drive. If you aren’t utilizing probiotics yet to maximize your health, now is the time to start!
Why Is Your Gut Important?
The “gut” is short for the gastrointestinal tract, the long tube that runs through your body and functions like a highway for food. Overall, the gut is responsible for the mechanics that help you digest food. It formulates enzymes to break down food, contracts muscles needed to move food through the body, and much more. When your gut can’t do its job, your entire body suffers.
The gut is made up of an incredible amount of good bacteria that live in the intestines to support the digestion of food. It is thanks to these bacteria that essential vitamins are made available to support brain function, boost the immune system, and other vital tasks. The healthier and more diverse the bacteria in your gut are, the better. Read More