Seasonal supplements:

PROBIOTICS are a type of live bacteria and yeast that are great for your digestive system. Our bod ies need probiotics all year round, but they are particu larly important at this time of year when stomach bugs go round and as our bodies try to readjust too a normal eating routine after the holiday sea son and all its fes tive goodies.

What do probiotics do?

Probiotics ‘feed’ the good bacteria that naturally occur in your body, that are needed to keep your digestive system working. Probiotics help to maintain a balance of good bacteria in your body to fight off infections, digest food properly, create vitamins, and absorb medicines.

are vital during the winter as they help to keep your digestive system running despite seasonal stomach bugs.

Luckily, probiotics are naturally present in lots of food sources, or are often added to improve nutritional scores. Popular choices include yoghurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese, fermented cabbage, and sourdough bread. The variation in types of foods containing probiotics mean that you can easily get them into your diet at each meal time. What about a supplement?

How can I boost probiotics naturally?

Dietary supplements can also help you to increase your body’s good bacteria. Supplements come in the form of pills and capsules that can be taken alongside your meals or in powder form. Nutritionists recommend consuming around 10­20 billion CFUs per day for optimal gut health.

By Clinica Britannia