The concept of Postbiotics is relatively new in the study of gut health. More scientific study has been devoted to prebiotics–the type of foods that feed our gut biome–and probiotics–the actual microorganisms that are credited with delivering all the gut benefits we have heard so much about, like reducing constipation and diarrhea, and creating more regularity overall, for example.
It turns out, though, that the real star of the ‘biotics’ family could be the Postbiotics—a host of beneficial compounds that are created as the prebiotics feed probiotics and then are broken down as they travel through the gut and intestines. In plain english, postbiotics are the compounds that result as by-products from the process of prebiotics being eaten by probiotics. This ‘fermentation’ process breaks down the probiotic strains into a series of postbiotic compounds, such as metabolites, short-chain fatty acids, functional proteins and other compounds that are used by the body, not only for gut health, but also for overall health benefits
Metabolites, for example, are small molecules the body uses for fuel, structure, signaling, defense and interactions with other organs in the body. Examples of metabolites include amino acids, vitamins, and organic acids. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are also produced by the good bacteria in your gut and are the main source of nutrition for intestinal cells. Studies link SCFAs with reduction in risk of inflammatory disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other conditions .
More emphasis and attention are being paid to the role postbiotics play in our gut and overall health. Here are a few studies and articles about postbiotics that we have found helpful.
“Postbiotics and Their Potential Applications in Early Life Nutrition and Beyond” International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
“Discover the World of Postbiotics” Today’s Dietitian.
“Postbiotics” Encyclopedia Pub
“Probiotics Are Cool and All, but Have You Heard About Postbiotics?” Well + Good.
Over two-thirds of Americans suffer from gastrointestinal issues, including heartburn/reflux abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and incontinence . Consuming foods that contain prebiotics and probiotics is important. As these foods move through the digestive system, they create the postbiotics (healthy compounds) that go to work to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, help with digestion and improve overall health. Unfortunately, most people don’t consume enough prebiotics or probiotics to eliminate the many health issues that emanate from the gut. Revitalizing our gut with a postbiotic supplement is the obvious next step.
BioloTM is created from fermented probiotic strains, meaning the goodness of the probiotics have already been transformed into beneficial postbiotic compounds. Other postbiotic supplements contain only a handful of the most common probiotic strains. Biolo™ is derived from over 1,000 probiotic strains from around the world, fermented for several years, making it one of the most comprehensive and potent postbiotic supplements on the market.
Delicate, live probiotic strains must be maintained at a particular temperature to remain alive and effective. Postbiotics, on the other hand, are heat tolerant shelf-stable, making them ideal for traveling through the gut while maximizing effectiveness.
Since BioloTM contains the beneficial compounds your body needs without internal fermentation, it goes to work right away, feeding cells and improving overall gut biome. In fact, many of our customers report feeling the results in just days, not months.
*The informationis for educational and informational use only. The information is not intended to be used by the customer for any diagnostic purpose and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding diagnosis, cure, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of any disease or other medical condition or impairment or the status of your health.
