Probiotics

What Are Probiotic Supplements?

Probiotics are the good bacteria that lives in your digestive system and help to balance out the bad bacteria for optimal gut health. You can find probiotics in many types of fermented foods, including yoghurt, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut  and kefir, as well as fermented drinks like kombucha. Probiotics are made up of many different probiotic bacteria strains, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which can provide a wide range of health benefits to the entire body.

Probiotic supplements are a form of dietary supplement that can help to boost your intake of good bacteria and promote a healthy gut microbiome. GoodnessMe stock natural probiotics by trusted brands, including Purabon, Nutra Organics and Queen Garnet. We have protein powders packed with 1 billion probiotics, vegan protein balls with all-natural ingredients that can be popped into a bag or lunchbox, gut-loving kombucha shots, and plant-based pre and probiotic blends for improving digestive health and supporting a strong immune system.

What Are the Best Probiotic Supplements?

We’ve made taking extra probiotics easy to fit into your active lifestyle. From on-the-move probiotic snacks to nutrient-dense protein powders that can be stirred into your morning cereal – here are the top probiotic supplements available online at GoodnessMe:

1. Protein Powders – Our Nutra Organics protein powders contain 1 billion probiotics and are made with organic pea and hemp pea protein. Shop Thriving Protein, Clean Protein and Hemp Protein with vegan collagen that’s full of plant-based prebiotic fibre, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to feed the body and support gut health.
   
   
2. Probiotic Balls and Bars – Purabon Probiotic Balls are gluten-free, dairy-free, fibre-rich and loaded with vegan probiotics. They’re the perfect size to add to a school lunch or munch as an afternoon snack and come in a range of delicious flavours, including Matcha Cacao, Salted Caramel and Apricot Delight. We’ve also got Nutra Organics wholefood probiotic bars with vegan probiotics and prebiotic plant fibre to fuel your day.
   
   
3. Prebiotic and Probiotic Blends – Add a prebiotic and probiotic blend to your daily routine. Eden Health Foods Ultimate Biotic contains 18 strains of probiotic flora, including soil-based organisms, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium for promoting microbial balance. Health Kultcha Motion Potion is a nutritional formula with prebiotic fibres, alkalising greens and certified organic probiotic strains to aid in digestion and immune function.
   
   
4. Alkalising Blends – The Morlife Alkalising Greens blend is rich in pre- and probiotics with 20 super greens, fruits and vegetables full of alkalising minerals to help restore balance to the body.
   
   
5. Drinks – Lo Bros Fiery Ginger Gut Shot is kombucha that packs a punch! With 1 billion living cultures and the healing effects of ginger, orange and carrot, this drink is the perfect pick-me-up.
   
   

Do I Need to Take Probiotics?

Probiotics occur naturally in the body as a combination of good bacteria and yeasts that fight off bad bacteria and keep your system in balance. Consuming probiotics naturally through functional foods or as a supplement can be a great way to increase your probiotics, particularly after an infection where you may have more bad bacteria than good.

Scientific evidence has suggested that people with a high probiotic intake may experience a range of health benefits, such as:

1. Probiotics may help to reduce symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and irritable bowel disease (IBD), including bloating, constipation, and diarrhoea.
   
   
2. Probiotics may help to boost and support the immune system to help reduce the risk of disease and infection.
   
   
3. Probiotics may be able to improve your mood and aid the improvement of some mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
   
   
4. Probiotics may help to keep your heart healthy by helping to lowering blood pressure levels and increasing good cholesterol.
   
   
5. Probiotics may help reduce eczema in children and potentially reduce inflammation associated with dairy allergies.
   
   
6. Probiotics may also help you to lose weight by making you feel fuller and helping you to burn more calories.
   
   

Are Probiotic Supplements Safe?

As probiotics occur naturally in the body, they are considered to be safe for most people to take daily. However, like any natural supplement, probiotics can trigger allergic reactions in some people or cause unpleasant side effects as your body adjusts when you first start taking them, such as bloating and an upset stomach. Before making any changes to your diet or adding supplements into your diet, we recommend seeking the guidance of a health practitioner. 

Are Probiotics Good for You?

Probiotic-rich foods and supplements can be a great way to help your body produce more beneficial bacteria in your microbiome and promote a healthier digestive system. They may also help to boost your immune function to reduce the risk of infection and help to improve a wide range of conditions. 

Look for high-quality supplements to ensure you’re getting the most out of your probiotic.

Can I Take Probiotic Supplements Every Day?

Both prebiotic and probiotic supplements can be taken every day to help maintain a healthy digestive system and keep the immune system strong. The best time to take a probiotic powder supplement is on an empty stomach so that as many microorganisms as possible can make their way down to the large intestine and work their magic without being destroyed by stomach acids. Another good time to take a probiotic supplement is about an hour before bed.  

Probiotic powders can be stirred into drinks or scooped into breakfast smoothies. Some can also be sprinkled over your food or added into raw and baked goods for extra nutrition. 

You can buy probiotics online at GoodnessMe, as well as prebiotics, vitamins, collagen supplements, beauty powders, smoothie boosters and more supplements by leading brands. Shop them today with free delivery over $75 Australia-wide!