It can be pretty easy to identify when something is wrong with your body, but knowing how to fix it? Now that can be a whole lot more challenging. 

There are a few tell-tale signs that your body could benefit from probiotics, and we’re here to spread that knowledge so that you can make informed decisions about what you put in your body and exactly what it’s doing for you. 

What are the signs you need probiotics?

Antibiotics

If you’ve been on antibiotics, your gut bacteria balance is likely out of whack. Antibiotics kill the bad bacteria that are causing you issues, which is necessary to eradicate the problem. The issue with this is that antibiotics cannot differentiate between good and bad bacteria, so they kill everything in sight. (1)

A lack of good bacteria in your gut can lead to many issues, including diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and recurring vaginal yeast infections.¹ Taking a probiotic supplement alongside antibiotics can limit the damage by replenishing the good bacteria that are lost along the way. 

Food poisoning

If you’ve had food poisoning, you may need probiotics. Food poisoning, including that caused by E.Coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, can damage the gut microbiome and trigger incurable post-infectious IBS.² 

Consuming probiotics can help prevent post-infectious IBS or limit the symptoms should the damage have already been done.³ 

You have skin problems 

If you are suffering from any issues with your skin, it could be connected to an unhealthy gut microbiome. Breakouts, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin are just some of the symptoms linked to the gut that can appear on the skin.⁴ 

Taking a probiotic supplement can improve the health of your gut, ensuring your skin can appear healthy and youthful. 

You have food intolerances

Food intolerances can be an indication that you need probiotics in your life. An unhealthy gut microbiome can cause you to have issues tolerating certain foods that you otherwise wouldn’t struggle to digest. 

A probiotic supplement can effectively remove the intolerance and allow you to continue eating that trigger food without issue.⁵

What are the benefits of probiotics?

There are a plethora of benefits to consuming probiotics; balancing and diversifying the gut microbiome can do wonders for solving issues around the body. If you are showing signs of needing probiotics, make sure you listen to your body and consider a probiotic supplement!

If you’d like to read up on some of the benefits of probiotics, check out our article, 8 Proven Health Benefits of Probiotics. When creating our formulas of probiotics, we carefully considered the symptoms of poor gut health and what was needed to improve it. 

What is the best probiotic?

When creating Gut Care, we prioritised your health and well-being - years of research led us to what we believe are the most potent and effective strains of probiotics for diversifying, balancing and maintaining the gut microbiome. 

Saccharomyces Boulardii SP 92 has been shown to protect the gut against pathogenic bacteria and enhance the production of intestinal microflora.

L. Rhamnosus IMC 501 helps reduce diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome by producing the enzyme lactase, which helps break down harmful bacteria that would otherwise enter and colonise your digestive tract. 

L. Paracasei IMC 502 can reduce the presence of harmful pathogens that interrupt healthy gut function and weaken the immune system.

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus CRL 1505 can protect the gut’s mucosal lining against intestinal infections and is especially supportive to people with increased incidences of diarrhoea and IBS symptoms.

Actazin, a powerful kiwifruit extract, is a powerhouse for protecting and improving gut health. It is an excellent food source for the good bacteria in the gut, as well as a potent polyphenolic proven to boost antioxidant capacity within the digestive tract, regulate bowel function and enhance protein digestion.

Key Takeaways

Taking care of your gut health should be a priority and is often heavily overlooked. We want to put an end to that and put gut health at the forefront of your mind! 

Have a think about your body; are there any signs that you could benefit from a probiotic? Is your skin needing some TLC? Do you have digestive issues? Are you run down, tired, or having trouble staying focused? 

If you would benefit from a probiotic supplement, check out our range of daily supplements HERE.