Digestive health has been the driving force for Garden of Life since its inception because we understand that many people in today ’ s modern world experience dysbiosis ( an imbalance within the microbiome ). Several factors — eating habits , environment , other health conditions — contribute to this imbalance where the opportunistic “ bad bugs ” have crowded out the “ good bugs ” in our guts . Although adding probiotics back into a dysbiotic environment does help , it cannot always reshape a healthy microbiome . These environments need a multi-step approach . So , the question is , what do we need in order to build and maintain a healthy microbiome ?
1 . PREBIOTICS - WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS AND WHAT DO THEY DO ?
Prebiotics are carbohydrates that humans cannot digest . As they travel through the digestive system undigested , they promote the growth of beneficial bacterial in the colon and support digestion . According to Dr . Perlmutter , our gut bacteria thrive on prebiotic fiber which is an important food source for them and allows them to grow , reproduce , and make beneficial compounds which promote gut health . Popular prebiotics include garlic , onion , Jerusalem artichoke , dandelion greens , and supplemental forms — which are included in Dr . Formulated Triple Action formulas — potato starch and acacia .
We added clinically studied Preforpro to the prebiotic blend because of its demonstrated ability to help selectively reduce unfriendly bacteria and support the growth of beneficial bacteria . †
2 . PROBIOTICS – WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ?
Probiotics help to support healthy digestion by up-regulating gastric secretions , assisting with the synthesis of B-vitamins , and aiding in the absorption of minerals . One of the most important functions of probiotics is creating short chain fatty acids ( SFCA ) which support a healthy gut lining . This is integral in preventing harmful substances from entering our blood stream . A healthy gut lining allows nutrients into the body while keeping out harmful substances , particularly bacteria and toxins .
All of Garden of Life ’ s new Dr . Formulated Triple Action Probiotics are formulated using clinically studied strains and using them in the amounts shown to be effective in human clinical trials . Science is confirming that modifying the microbiome with probiotics can cause upstream benefits for digestion , immunity , mood , and vaginal health along with many other applications . †
3 . POSTBIOTICS – WHAT ARE POSTBIOTICS AND HOW ARE THEY BENEFICIAL ?
Supernatant is the liquid soup , called fermentate , that is produced during the probiotic fermentation process . Typically , this nutrient-rich liquid media is discarded after centrifugation which removes the probiotics from the liquid . Scientists within our parent company demonstrated that the supernatant produced in the production of our B . Lactis 818 is incredibly rich in micronutrients and metabolites like enzymes , acids , proteins , peptides and vitamins . Through an innovative propriety process , we upcycled the supernatant to produce an exclusive postbiotic powder and went on to demonstrate that it beneficially promotes the growth of Bifidobacteria — good bacteria .
Dr . Formulated Probiotics are a COMPLETE Triple-Action Formula Delivering :
1 . PREBIOTICS
Prebiotic Blend to increase good bacteria †
2 . PROBIOTICS
Clinically studied Probiotics in clinical doses for efficacy †
3 . POSTBIOTICS
Exclusive Upcycled Metabolites shown to support beneficial Bifidobacteria †
Meet Dr . Perlmutter – A Leading Expert in the Human Microbiome
n Board-Certified Neurologist serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American
College of Nutrition . n Six-time New York Times bestselling author ; his books have been published in 32 languages . n He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer ’ s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology , Neurosurgery , and The Journal of Applied Nutrition . n Dr . Perlmutter is the recipient of numerous awards , including : the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders ; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award , the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American College of Nutrition , and most recently the 2019 Global Leadership Award from the Integrative Healthcare Symposium .