The importance of DIGESTIVE+++

The Science of Microbiology has expanded over recent years. New discoveries relate to the health of the gastrointestinal tract and have been published in Nature magazine and other journals. Findings support the viability of the daily use of a well-designed pre- and probiotic as found in DIGESTIVE+++, a LifePharm Global Network product formulated specifically to address gastrointestinal issues. Studies also confirm the benefits of enzyme supplementation for optimal digestive health. DIGESTIVE+++, is formulated with all three beneficial components.

Six important concepts have evolved over the last decade concerning the importance and value of prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes in the microbiology of the human body. In summary:

  1. The human body is a macrocosm composed of both human and microbial partners. Each individual is composed of a microbial ecosystem. It is now recognized how important this microbial ecosystem may be to our health. As more information is uncovered, we will see more applications to the “tailoring” of human associated microbial communities and how they can have positive effects for health. Human trials have the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on improving gut health, supporting immune responses, and helping to maintain general health.
  2. The new science called Neurogastroenterology teaches us about GI health in relation to brain function. Scientists call this the “brain-gut axis.” The roles of the brain-gut axis are to mediate environmental effects such as hunger, stress and emotions on gut functions. Stress and emotions may be reflected by changes in gut-physiology and gut symptoms. If good microbes are being introduced into the digestive system, then the growth of unhealthy microbes, yeasts and unhealthy levels of harmful bacteria may be reduced.
  3. The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a large network of nerves that controls GI tract functions and influences the brain. The ENS is often called “the second brain” and is embedded within the wall of the digestive tract. The ENS controls GI motility and sensation, regulates fluid exchange, local blood flow, gastric and pancreatic secretion, GI endocrine functions, defense reactions and reflexes. Consuming pre- and probiotics has been shown to reduce GI inflammation in several studies and also reduced the consequential behavioral anxiety.
  1. Studies indicate probiotic supplementation may help reduce the negative thoughts associated with a sad mood. Clinical trials have also indicated a role for the gut microbiota in pain perception and in reducing mild stomach pain in children and teenagers. If the flora of the GI tract is producing friendly bi-products rather than toxic ones and the barrier function of the gut is preserved, then nerves will relay balanced signals to the brain and other organs for proper functions—these include hormone release, immune response and brain functions, which can have a direct effect on well-being, positive mood and calming effects.
  2. Probiotics have been found to affect the gut-brain-skin axis, showing that these three organs are tied together. The link between dermatology and mental health is further being understood by rising evidence that the microbial residents of the intestinal tract may play a role in both skin inflammation and emotional behavior.
  3. Adding enzymes can be very effective in helping the full digestion processes—proper elimination, less fermentation, helping with bloating and gas and easing gastrointestinal disorders. These enzymes can support the digestive process of breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into their smallest and most available forms. This provides the nutrition to the cells that make up the body and supports all its activities.

With greater professional, scientific and consumer interest in the use of pre- and probiotics, a revolution is taking place in the study of just how important they may be to our health. In addition, the role that enzymes play in the maintenance of GI health is increasing in awareness as people live longer and different organs in the body require assistance to function properly.

We are learning that we live together with microbes and that positive manipulation of our individual macrocosm may benefit us in ways we did not previously understand. The health and look of our skin, the health and function of our digestive tract, our immunity, our brain functions and emotions are holistically tied together with the microbial environment of our GI tract. LifePharm Global Network has been on the forefront of this revolution by designing DIGESTIVE+++, to assure a quality product that promotes good GI health.

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