When the gut is in dysbiosis — an imbalance between good gut bacteria and bad bugs — it can be difficult to digest food and embarrassing gut symptoms arise, like bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea. In addition, other conditions, such as obesity and type II diabetes have been associated with dysbiosis. Good gut bacteria serve as internal regulators, and high-quality probiotic can help correct these imbalances, leading to digestive system harmony.

Quarum sensing — it’s a fancy term for gut bacteria’s ability to communicate with each other in community. When good bacteria are plentiful in the gut, they occupy real estate on the inside of your gut lining, like soldiers defending a fort, crowding out other bad bugs from taking residence. Think of probiotic bacteria as gut wall defenders.

You’ve probably heard of the gut-brain connection. Well, gut bacteria, both good and bad, speak to our brain via the vagus nerve. But when our bad bacteria are out of control, the gut sends confusing signals, which can lead to brain fog, fatigue, stress, anxiety, and forgetfulness. Brain health depends on gut health, which depends on the balance of good and bad bugs in the gut microbiome, so it’s vitally important to keep the gut microbiome as healthy as possible

Studies have shown the unique microbiome of centenarians, full of healthy, youthful bacteria that protect against infection and inflammation — the number one factor in aging. In fact, a recent study showed the one common factor in centenarians that have maintained greater physical vitality and mental acuity: plenty of healthy bacterial strains in their guts. So, having a healthy gut microbiome could be one key factor to healthy aging; thus, the name “probiotic” from the Greek pro=for + bios=life.

One recent study showed that when bad bacteria grow excessively in the gut they seem to interfere with our ability to fall and stay asleep. Poor sleep will zap our energy and further aggravate irregular sleep patterns. More good, probiotic bacteria in our gut means greater zen!

With 100 trillion mix of good and bad bacteria making up our gut microbiome, most probiotics out there are just drops in the ocean of bacteria that live in our guts. In order to have a stronger, positive impact, you want a high number of Colony Forming Units (CFUs) in your probiotic supplement. Look for a formula with a minimum of 50 billion CFU.

Overage means packing a higher CFU count than claimed on the label in order to guarantee the label amount through the shelf life. Shelf stability is very important, because many probiotics on the market require refrigeration to maintain their CFU count. However, probiotics are often subjected to varying degrees of temperature changes and poor warehouse conditions. Look for state-of-the-art moisture, oxygen, and light resistant, desiccant-lined packaging to protect probiotics and extend shelf life, eliminating the need for refrigeration.

There are hundreds of different probiotic strains on the market. However, most have not been proven to be effective. How can you tell? If only the genus and species are listed (eg. Lactobacillus acidophilus), these are generic strains. High-quality probiotics will list specific probiotic substrains on the label, indicated by a combination of letters and numbers  after the strain’s name (eg. B. lactis UAB1s-12), telling you they are backed by one or more clinical studies.

To formulate an effective probiotic takes a specific expertise. It’s the exact combination of strains, potency, and quantity that determine a product’s quality. Remember, at least 50 billion CFUs to begin with, and a multistrain probiotic is usually more effective. Look for real doctors like me, specializing in gut health.

anti-inflammatory

It protects and restores the microbiome following antibiotic therapy and boosts the body’s immune response.

immune modulator

A probiotic strain that reduces abdominal pain, bloating, and other gastrointestinal symptoms associated with IBS and colitis, while enhancing the body’s antibody response.

T-cell regulator

A potent immunomodulatory probiotic that increases regulatory T-cells, significantly reducing the likelihood and duration of cold and flu symptoms.

metabolic health

A normal commensal probiotic strain that prevents and improves constipation and bloating, maintains fasting glucose, and reduces inflammation.

Our gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem, and thus operates in symbiosis with our bodies and also with each other. Therefore, a combination of unique strains complements each other’s actions, like improving bowel motility, modulating the immune response, and reducing inflammatory signals. This allows for the maximum benefit to be achieved.

RESTORE uses only high quality, proven-to-work specific substrains backed by clinical studies.

Any probiotic that needs refrigeration to maintain freshness is most likely as good as dead upon arrival to your doorstep. From temperature changes during material transport to warehouses, varying degrees of warehouse temperature control, and time spent in trucks waiting to get stocked, there are too many touch points for temperature-sensitive probiotics.

RESTORE maintains its freshness at room temperature, ensuring that your gut gets probiotics in their healthiest state, resulting in faster, more noticeable results to you.

There are hundreds of different probiotic strains on the market. However, most have not been proven to be effective. How can you tell? If only the genus and species are listed (eg. Lactobacillus acidophilus), these are generic strains. High-quality probiotics will list specific probiotic substrains on the label, indicated by a combination of letters and numbers after the strain’s name (eg. B. lactis UAB1s-12), telling you they are backed by one or more clinical studies.

RESTORE uses the exact strains that were used in the largest studies, proven to improve gut health, and thus improve energy, mental clarity, bowel movements and overall cellular health.