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The science of the gut microbiome is a quickly evolving one. It is clear that promoting a healthy diversity within the gut microbiome is beneficial for overall health. Dietary and lifestyle factors can help promote this, namely:

  • Increased consumption of:
    • Fermented Foods such as Kefir, Yogurt, Soft cottage cheese, Kombucha,  Kimchi, Tempeh, Miso et
    • Fibre: Whole Grains, Green Leafy Vegetables
    • Plant proteins: Lentils, Legumes, Beans, Soy
    • Omega 3: Fish, Olives, Avocadoes, Seeds & Nuts
    • Anti Inflammatory Compounds: Fruits & Vegetables of various colours
  • And reduced consumption of:
    • Refined sugars
    • Saturated Fats
    • Ultra processed foods
    • Products of high temperature cooking
    • Artificial preservatives and colourants

In addition:

-Practice Intermittent Fasting
-Consider Probiotic Supplements few times a year ( akin to seeding your lawn ) 

There is a wide array of probiotics available in the marketplace, and it can be difficult to identify ones with superior scientific evidence to back their claims. I will enumerate some here in this blog. Lifestyle and dietary change is always the first and foremost step, some of which are discussed in this video 

While the scientific evidence to back these probiotics appears promising, further study is required to confirm these claims. Most of the studies were conducted by the companies themselves, which introduces a risk of bias within the results.

Prebiotic Fibre :

Nutrients which gut microbiome requires as food or 'prebiotics' include fibre ( soluble fibre, insoluble fibre, resistant starch etc ), plant polyphenols, omega 3 and plant proteins. While these can be obtained from diet, supplements can also provide these dietary nutrients . Fibre reduces cholesterol, reduces sugar, improves metabolism by feeding gut microbiome and provides satiety through bulking effects. 

Dietary Sources: Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. Green banana flour contains a high amount of resistant starch.

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Probiotics

 

Cholesterol Reduction:

Brand: PURICA Probiotic Cardio Formula, 30 Vegan Capsules - Digestive Balance & Immune System Boost - Dietary Supplement for Men & Women

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Weight Loss:

Brand: Genestra Brands HMF Metabolic | Probiotic Formula

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Brand: Metagenics - UltraFlora Control - 30 Capsules

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Fatty Liver:

Brand: Culturelle Healthy Metabolism, Helps Maintain a Healthy Metabolism and Supports Good Health

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High Potency Multi Function Probiotics

 

Brand: Visbiome : Used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Fatty Liver & for Babies with Gut Issues

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Brand: Seed Symbiotic Capsules : Prebiotic & Probiotic:

Used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Vaginal issues and for Children with Gut issues.

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Plant Protein:

Healthy sources of plant protein include soy products, lentils, legumes, beans, chick peas, beans, brown rice, peas etc. 

Meal Replacement Shake, Vegan Protein Powder Purely Inspired Organic All In One Plant Based Protein Powder for Women & Men Organic Protein Powder Vegan Friendly, Vanilla 

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Benefits: Provides a complete protein source with less inflammation. A relatively higher amount is required compared to animal-based proteins, but it's less inflammatory. This product combines protein with 1 billion CFU probiotic per scoop available in two flavors.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: EPA and DHA

Fish and seafood are good food sources of Omega-3, but this can be supplemented as well. It is reasonable to start with one capsule once a day with food and titrate up in consultation with a treating physician based upon biomarkers such as triglycerides, HDL, and hs-CRP in conjunction with lifestyle and dietary changes.

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Vegan Option:

Nature's Way NutraVege Plant-Based Omega-3 VeggieGels – Vegan-Friendly Omega-3 Supplement with 300mg DHA + 150mg EPA – Fresh Mint Flavour – Support Heart, Eyes, and Brain Function in Adults, 30 Softgels

  • This plant-based Omega-3 supplement is ideal for vegans, providing 300mg DHA and 150mg EPA derived from algae. The fresh mint flavor makes it a pleasant addition to your supplement regimen, supporting heart, eye, and brain health.
  • once a day dosage is sufficient for most individuals
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Polyphenol Anti Oxidants

Multivitamin & Multimineral with  Antioxidants Lycopene & Lutein

Antioxidants such as Lutein and Lycopene have demonstrated benefits for liver health in animal studies. Taking a multivitamin which also contains antioxidants would be a reasonable and low risk step towards liver health. Off course once can obtain Lycopene and Lutein by consuming tomatoes and carrots. 

 

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Click to Buy- Centrum Select Essentials 50+ Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplement

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