Supporting Optimal G.I. Balance
These days, whether it be Jamie Lee Curtis touting the benefits of
certain products or other commercials mentioning the health benefits of
other digestion products, we’ve been hearing much more about
probiotics and prebiotics. Now, perhaps we know that these are helpful
nutrients and that they help support gastrointestinal health, but what
are probiotics and why do we need them? What do they do specifically to
support our health? These are great questions, but to start off we
should discuss how our gastrointestinal systems can become, “out of
whack”.
Our gastrointestinal systems maintain a sensitive microfloral balance
in our bodies to help us function properly and make sure that we don’t
notice the work that it does on a daily basis. For the most part, many
of us go about our lives day to day without any notice of imbalance or
issues until BOOM! Upset stomach, trips to bathroom and a handful of
other not so pleasant symptoms of G.I. imbalance. Now, you may be
asking how these imbalances occur, and the answer is that there are a
variety of reasons; these are just a few:
- Modern day people do not consume anywhere near the amount of probiotics that we used to
- Many eat diets high in carbohydrates and sugars, which can boost the growth of “bad” bacteria
- Antibiotics and other medications can deplete the “good” bacteria
- Antacids can decrease acidity which makes for a less inviting environment for good bacteria
- High stress can also have an effect on friendly bacteria
So what are probiotics? It’s important to know that not all bacteria
are bad; there are literally hundreds of bacteria that are good for
humans. These friendly bacteria reside in all humans gastrointestinal
tract have been found in foods such as yogurt and Kefir for centuries.
Probiotics support digestive health by helping to keep “bad” bacteria in
check thus reducing the toxic by-products that they produce which can
cause digestive disturbances. Additionally probiotics have an important
role in nutrient absorption as they help improve the bioavailability of
various minerals and other nutrients. Additionally, probiotics have
been associated with many other health benefits such as creation of
nutrients and enzymes, supporting immune health, keeping yeast levels in
balance and helping to prevent a variety of gastrointestinal
disturbances including diarrhea and gas.
An excellent ingredient to couple with probiotics is prebiotics,
which are probiotics favorite meal. Prebiotics are found naturally in
many plant foods. Providing the foods that probiotics prefer helps them
to be function more efficiently as well as helps them to maintain their
numbers in the G.I. and keep “bad” bacteria in check. Prebiotics are
generally fibers that are not broken down by enzymes and make it down
the intestines where they are fermented by the “good” bacteria. Good
sources of prebiotics are vegetable and fruits.
We very much hope that this information demonstrates the importance
of maintaining these friendly microflora. Humans have a symbiotic
relationship with these bacteria, meaning that we need them and they
need us. By maintaining these bacteria in our body we are helping to
ensure that we will not have to deal with the effects of G.I.
disturbances and that we are supporting the optimal function of many
other important biological activities: a healthy gastrointestinal
system, means that we can lead happier, healthier lives!
Immunity Booster
powerful delivery systems for vital nutrients and antioxidants and
the absence of gluten, artificial colors or flavors, cholesterol,
trans-fats or animal by-products. One of the new products, Arbonne
Essentials Immunity Booster booster is already 700 percent over
forecasted projections for product demand. This is not surprising in
light of the fact that the entire success of a few other MLM companies
came from a single immune boosting beverage similar to Arbonne's
immunity booster.A more effective delivery system means greater absorption and utilization of nutrients. Matravers also stated that in order to get all the benefits offered by one serving of immunity booster, a person would need to consume about 5000 calories daily from foods rich in the various nutrients found in this 40 calorie, tasty beverage.
Digestion Plus
Another
new product, Arbonne Essentials Digestion Plus, has been developed to
help improve digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Many people
with digestive problems do not realize they are lacking the enzymes and
healthy intestinal bacteria to promote healthy digestion. A body rich in
healthy intestinal bacteria is a major component to overall health.
Digestion plus also contains a fiber-like substance called prebiotics
which attach to probiotics during digestion increasing the survival rate
and utilization of the bacteria in the intestine. The type of bacteria
found in digestion plus is called Bacillus Coagulan which is more
resistant to destruction by stomach acids than other types of bacteria,
which allows a high percentage of this bacteria to be utilized by the
body. Most companies use lactobacillus or other bacteria which have an
inferior survival rate in the stomach.Calcium Plus
Calcium
deficiency is a major concern in the North America. Many supplements
are available on the market today but few compare to Arbonne’s new
Calcium Plus. Calcium plus combines Calcium and vitamin D for bone
health and prevention of osteoporosis. Magnesium is also added to work
together with calcium for heart and muscle health. Many companies choose
to use calcium carbonate in their supplements which is not easily
absorbed. Arbonne uses a combination of Calcium citrate and calcium
phosphate, the most absorbable types of calcium. The product also
contains red clover which has been shown to support bone health.
The
new line of products are an exciting addition to Arbonne’s powerful and
unique product line. 2011 should prove to be a year of massive growth
for Arbonne and those who have chosen the Arbonne opportunity as their
vehicle to financial freedom in the coming years.
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