Did you know your gut (microbiome) can affect your mood, health and even the way you think? Neurons are cells found in your brain and central nervous system that tell your body how to behave.
There are approximately 100 billion neurons in the human brain. Interestingly, your gut contains 500 million neurons, which are connected to your brain through nerves in your nervous system. Your gut and brain are able to send signals in both directions via these millions of neurons. Recent studies have shown a troubled intestine can send signals to your brain, just as a troubled brain can send signals to your gut
Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection.
Centuries ago, our ancestors had a diet brimming with nutrients and beneficial species of live bacteria because they lived off the land. These species of live bacteria evolved into an essential component of our digestive system known as probiotics. Probiotics promote good gut health, improve immune function and serve as the first line of defense against infections. But in many cases, they are rendered ineffective because stomach acids and bile typically kill probiotics before they can be useful to your body.
Spore-based probiotics are a special breed of bacteria that have evolved to survive the entire ride through your digestive tract. They are special because they contain an endospore. A shell to protect them for the journey through your body and helps keep the bacteria dormant until it is needed.
Spore-based probiotics can be recognized by their names which all start with “bacillus”.
HERE ARE 3 COMMON STRAINS OF SPORE PROBIOTICS:
BACILLUS COAGULANS
Strongly studied with long history of use in IBS, Crohn’s ulcerative colitis. Produces L+ optical form of lactic acid. Potent immune stimulation.
BACILLUS SUBTILIS HU58™
Produces over 12 affective antibiotics. Widely used, safe and highly effectiv. Produces nattokinase and vitamin K2. Highly important for immune development – GALT
BACILLUS CLAUSII
Most widely used probiotic drug in the world. Potent immune stimulator. Antibiotic resistant for use during antibiotic treatment.