Hey everyone. I am back with part 2 of 8 Steps to a Healthier Microbiome. Be sure to check out my previous post to find out the first 4 steps. This post will contain the last 4 steps to a healthy microbiome. Lets get to it...
Step 5 Take a Probiotic
Most probiotics contain various Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. Probiotics also contain another class known as Soil-Based Organisms (SBOs). SBOs have the ability to survive the trip through the digestive system and reach the intestines intact, in order to "seed" the digestive tract with bacteria that will support a healthy microbiome. Choose a probiotic with a large number of different strains
Step 6 Incorporate Collagen
Your hair, skin, nails, and connective tissues are made of collagen. Collagen acts as a protective covering for body organs like the kidneys. As we age, our body starts to produce less collagen. Try supplementing to your diet to help soothe and protect gut lining and build new tissue
Step 7 Limit Intake of Sugar
Sugar feeds bad bacteria and can cause gastrointestinal distress in the forms of gas, bloating, and diarrhea
Step 8 Be Mindful of Antibiotics
Antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria. If you must take an antibiotic, try Saccharomyces boulardil, which is an antibiotic-resistant yeast that acts like a probiotic., as well as a multi-strain probiotic or a sold based probiotic in between antibiotic doses. This will help repopulate good bacteria.
Well there you have it. 8 Steps to a Healthy Microbiome. I hope you learned something new today. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you soon.