A solution to the stress of self-isolation
The past few weeks have been met with uncertainty, stress, and an unprecedented amount of hand sanitizer. The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected all of us in varying degrees, but one thing is for sure – our health and immunity have become the number one priority.
It is so important to listen to our bodies and try to be the healthiest version of ourselves right now. One way to do that is through proper dietary supplementation, and specifically strengthening the microbiome in our guts. Believe it or not, our emotions correlate with the conditions of our gut. So, if the good bacteria in our microbiome are suboptimal, we will likely succumb to stress and negative feelings easier. Stress can actually decrease immune response, which is the exact opposite of what we want right now!
Microbiome to Microgenderome
Our microbiome is so unique to us that it is like our fingerprint, and it can be shaped by various factors. Where we live, how old we are, how we were born, if we were breastfed vs. bottle-fed, medications we take, our lifestyle and stress levels, our diets, and whether we were born male or female. All these play a significant role in how well or poorly our gut functions.
Studies have shown that the microbiome becomes significantly different in opposite-sex twins after puberty, compared to same-sex twins where it remains similar. Additionally, it has been found that stress triggers changes in the microbiome in females – different phases of the menstrual cycle can influence digestion and even contribute to IBS symptoms.
This phenomenon is called the “microgenderome,” and it is the interaction between the microbiota, sex hormones, and the immune system.
The Solution
In the spirit of Mother’s Day and promoting women’s health, one solution for reducing the stress of isolation is to take good quality probiotics. Genuine Health has created advanced gut health daily women’s probiotic; a product specially formulated to promote women’s health. It contains 15 carefully chosen strains to offer a balanced formula that supports women’s gut, skin, vaginal, and immune health, including the following species:
– L. fermentum to decrease vaginal pH
– L. acidophilus to provide antimicrobial support against uropathogens
– L. gasseri to support the vaginal microbiome
– Lactococcus lactis for healthy skin
Advanced gut health probiotics are the only probiotics formulated with 15 different strains in one balanced formula. A triple cleaning process ensures the strains are clean and free of toxins. The strains are encased in a unique, plastic-free, delayed-release capsule, which can deliver up to 10x more bacteria to the gut. Additionally, advanced gut health daily women’s probiotic is shelf-stable and guaranteed to potency at expiry.
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