Probiotics are live microorganisms that support gut health. The gut contains 70% of the immune system, making a balanced gut microbiome important. Probiotics may be useful when medication, illness, stress, travel, or aging disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria. Imbalances can cause issues like IBS, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. The document recommends probiotics containing multiple strains of bacteria or yeast, and highlights three probiotic supplements from Specialist Supplements containing different formulations to support gut health.

1. Probiotics

2. What are probiotics?

3. Probiotics are live micro-organisms

4. They are often referred to as
“friendly bacteria” or “good bacteria”
because they support gut health

5. Did you know that the
most important part of
your immune system is
in your gut?!

6. 70% of all antibody-producing cells
are located in the gut - working
hard to prevent unwanted bacteria
from proliferating

7. When should I use probiotics?

8. Probiotics may be useful when the
balance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in
the bowel has been disrupted

9. Such an imbalance most often occurs in
the following situations...

10. After use of medication (eg antibiotics)
Following illness
As a result of stress
After travel to a foreign country
As we get older

11. An imbalance of bowel
flora can lead to
unpleasant symptoms,
such as IBS, bloating,
constipation and diarrhoea

12. Why are probiotics good for us?

13. Probiotics are thought to have a
positive impact on gut health,
digestion and the immune system
if we have an imbalance

14. Which probiotic is best?

15. Ideally they should be dairy and sugar free

16. Ideally it should be multi-strain
A probiotic with 8 bacterial strains will provide
full spectrum support of the intestines

17. It should be high-strength
A probiotic with a high number
of live organisms per capsule
will provide maximum support

18. Will probiotic yoghurts do?
They’re not ideal - as they contain dairy
and sugar and tend to have only 1 or 2
strains of good bacteria

19. We are Specialist
Supplements Ltd

20. We have been supplying
the public with high
quality supplements,
herbal products and
health foods since 1995

21. We have a comprehensive probiotics range
including high-strength, multi-strain bacteria
and yeast probiotics, suitable for all ages

22. IGH
ProBiotic MAX
H TH
ST RENG 20 billion bacteria per capsule
8 strains of friendly bacteria
Supports bowel health
1 capsule = the same amount of good bacteria
as in around 40 tubs of probiotic yoghurt!

23. T FL ORA
InternaCALM Probiotic Yeast
GU
B AL ANCE 5 billion organisms per capsule
Contains Saccharomyces boulardii
Supports a healthy intestinal tract
Ideal travel companion
Say no to unfriendly gastrointestinal guests!

24. FOR !
Kids Gut-Buddies
DREN
CHIL Children’s probiotic powder in sachets
Contains child-specific strains of bacteria
Safe for all ages, including infants
Supports healthy balance of intestinal flora
Tasteless and easily dissolved in liquid

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www.specialistsupplements.co.uk
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