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Published by Timothy Zakrajsek
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Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Better Than Regular Probiotics
Are all probiotic supplements the same? No! Certain types of probiotic supplements stand out when it comes to their quality, resilience and their potential health benefits.
Due to growing demand for probiotic supplements in recent years, there are now dozens of options available, each type with its own unique bacterial strain diversity and colony-forming units, or CFU count, in addition to other factors that affect how well the probiotics are utilized in the gut.
SBO Probiotics (which contain soil-based organisms) provide beneficial bacteria that populate the digestive tract, helping to support gut health in a variety of ways. This type of probiotic supplement is also thought to be especially “hardy,” providing microbes that are capable of actually making it to the parts of your GI tract where they are needed.
What Are Soil-Based Probiotics?
Soil-based probiotics are made from microbial strains that occur naturally in the soil. These are the same types of “guy good” bacterial and yeast strains found in fresh veggies and in your garden, and also the types that confer benefits to your digestive tract and beyond.
What makes SBOs unique? They’re known to be resilient and to survive the journey from your mouth, through your stomach, gallbladder and liver, making it to your lower GI tract to work their benefits.
The same can’t always be said about all other probiotic supplements; it’s speculated that a high percentage of bacterial strains found in most supplements may not be able to make it through your digestive tract to where they can actually colonize and support your gut microbiome. That’s why choosing a “survivable’ probiotic strain is key.
Here’s another perk of choosing SBO probiotics: No refrigeration is required to keep these probiotic strains alive, as they remain stable at room temperature when stored in a dry place.
Health Benefits
Ancient Nutrition’s line of Soil-Based Organism (SBO) Probiotics features four potent formulas tailored to your specific needs, in addition to fermented superfoods, herbs and mushrooms that together promote maintenance of healthy gut flora.
The goal of creating our SBO Probiotics was to offer unique formulas that support the growth of normal microflora (bacteria) in the gut, healthy gastrointestinal function, digestive health and healthy immune system function.
Here’re more about the benefits of adding a SBO probiotic to your routine:
1. Helps Support Gut/Gastrointestinal Health
The No. 1 reason to take probiotics is because they support healthy gut function, which in turn promotes digestive health and healthy immune system function.
Here are several of the ways that that soil-based probiotics help support a healthy gut microbiome:
Help to maintain the integrity of the gut lining, a crucial and often underappreciated part of the immune system
Help us to absorb essential nutrients in the gut, including zinc, iron and vitamin B12
May influence gene expression, either positively or negatively
Can help to regulate how you produce neurotransmitters, which impacts your energy, outlook and sleep
2. Supports Healthy Immune System Function
How does gut health affect immune system health exactly?
Our gut is a central location of the microbiome, where a large majority of bacteria and other organisms (estimated at about 75 percent or more) live. In general, something called “dysbiosis” occurs when “unfriendly” bacteria in the gut flourish while the “friendly” bacteria are diminished, leaving your system out of balance.
High-quality probiotics can help to keep things in balance, which has far-reaching benefits, including promoting a healthy immune response and immune defenses.
3. Helps Support Digestive Health and Regular Bowel Movements
SBOs can help those looking for support for healthy digestion and normal elimination/transit time.
For most people, these supplements are capable of helping to reduce occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating. SBOs also support the normal breakdown of complex carbohydrates and promote nutrient absorption in other ways.
Unsure If You Actually Need A Probiotic Supplement?
Chances are you do. Most people are in need of microbial balance and replenishment due to common “probiotic disruptors” such as:
Living a highly hygienic lifestyle, which reduces microbial exposure
Excessive sugar intake
Drinking tap water (chlorine and fluoride)
GMO foods
Eating too many whole grains (plus gluten)
Excess stress
Overexposure to environmental toxins and pesticides
Modern processed foods
Soil depletion
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