You may have read our guide on how to choose the best probiotic supplement. To make things even easier for you we’ve outlined 3 of the best probiotic supplements here at Fit Nutrition.
What’s the Difference Between a Pre and Pro Biotics?
Many products on the market contain a mixture of prebiotics and probiotics – but what the heck is the difference? And do we need both? Pre and probiotics are both beneficial for digestion and general health - but it’s important to know the difference.
PROBIOTICS are live beneficial bacteria in our gut that can aid health, immunity, digestion and nutrient absorption. They work differently for different people. This is because everyone has a unique and different gut with different levels of bacteria. Probiotics are alive and are destroyed by heat, light, stomach acid and moisture.
PREBIOTICS are types of non-digestible fibre that serve to feed the probiotics and good bacteria in the gut. So in simple terms, probiotics help increase the good bacteria and prebiotics nourish and feed this bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics are fibre and not destroyed by heat and stomach acid and the function is the same for everyone.
Pro & Prebiotic Benefits
Good quality probiotic supplements and prebiotics consumed in food have been shown in many studies to positively influence the gut. Together Pro and pre biotics can help to improve:
- Overall digestive health, nutrient absorption & bowel movements.
- Gastrointestinal issues like IBS, bloating & gas – but they need to alive in order to work.
- Improved mental health, reductions in anxiety & depression.
- Increased Energy levels.
- Increased Immunity.
- Skin Health.
The Best Probiotic Supplements & Prebiotic Formulas
1. CLEAN BIOTIC BY BSC
Why we love this product!
We love Clean Biotic by BSC because of the way it can assist to help drown out bad bacteria and shine on the good! It's 100% natural and contains a full spectrum of digestive enzymes to ensure your gut is breaking down and absorbing all of the good nutrients you need! No more bloating or cramping, just smooth sailing to easy digestion!
The Benefits of the Clean Biotic
- Better Digestion & colon health
- IBS, bloating & gas relief
- Immune System Support
- Digestive enzymes for maximum absorption
- Natural flavourings including stevia
What’s in this product?
OraftiÒ Prebiotic Fibre
This gut-loving ingredient acts like a fertiliser for the "good" bacteria housed in our stomachs, encouraging them to thrive whilst drowning out the noise of the bad bacteria.
DigeZyme
Full spectrum of digestive enzymes ensures your stomach is getting all those fantastic nutrients that we eat! By assisting in digesting and breaking down all those nutrients, you can make sure you're thriving and full of energy!
2. GUT RIGHT BY ATP SCIENCE
Why we love this product!
Okay so ATP’s Gut Right may not directly be a probiotic but is ground breaking formula is amazing for anyone suffering with IBS or bloating. GutRight is actually a Modbiotic™ formulation. Which is made from modbiotic compounds from skins, peels seeds and fibre.
We love that this formula is packed full of polyphenols, polysaccharides, glucans and more to help modulate gut bacteria, reduce inflammation & support your immune system and energy levels.
What’s in this product?
Modbiotic™ formulation
This unique blend is loaded full of fruit, vegetable, nut, seed & spice extracts. As a result its high in vitamins, minerals and polyphenols that can support gut health and immunity, with antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory actions.
Fruit, Vegetable, Seed, Spice & Herbal Extracts
In one serving you’ll find herbs and spices including Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Larch Heartwood and Rosella Flower extract. Fruit extracts such as Banana, Pomegranate, Black Cherry, Apple,Cranberry and Acai berry. And vegetable powders like Broccoli powder, Daikon Radish and Kale powder. Plus other superfood ingredients like Barley, Vegan Glucosamine HCI and Cacao.
Stevia
There's no added nasties here – this blend is sweetened with natural stevia!
The Benefits of ATP’s Gut Right
- Immune system support
- Better energy levels
- Anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties
- Better digestion & bowel movements
- Bloating & gas relief
- Sources of fibre
3. GREEN BOOST BY FORMULA HEALTH
Why we love this product!
We love this blend for so many reasons, it really is a fantastic all in one superfood and probiotic powder. The formula contains 8 different live probiotics! Not only that, but it’s loaded full of organic superfoods, polyphenols, polysaccharides, glucans and more. All in all, the blend can help modulate gut bacteria, reduce inflammation & support your immune system and energy levels. It'll also give you a ton of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
What’s in this product?
Probiotic Blend, Prebiotics & Fibre
The reason green boost is so good is... it doesn’t just provide a ton of green goodness from superfoods, it also packs in pro and prebiotics! By combining a unique probiotic blend with the prebiotic inulin fibre, you can increase your levels of healthy bacteria and nourish the good bacteria at the same time.
The probiotic blend contains 8 highly viable living strains derived from non GMO, organic, vegetarian sources. The blend can also survive stomach acid and is stable at room temperature!
The strains in this unique blend include L. acidophilus & L. bulgaricus for IBS relief and digestion. L. rhamnosus & L. casei - for bloating, gas and immune system support. L. plantarum for anti-bacterial benefits. B. coagulans - for defending the immune system against viruses and reducing IBS symptoms. And B. bifidum & B. breve for further digestive support.
Digestive enzymes
Probiotics and prebiotics can aid digestion and IBS symptoms, but Green Boost have gone a step further. They’ve also including a unique digestive enzyme blend including amylase, cellulase, lactase, lipase, protease and bromelain. This means you can get the most out of your digestion and avoid discomfort!
Green Superfood Powders
You can get all the superfoods you need including Organic Spirulina, Wheat Grass & Barley Grass, Alfalfa, Chlorella and Flaxseed powders.
The Benefits of the Green Boost
- A great probiotic blend to improve symptoms of IBS and gut friendly bacteria.
- 8 different strains of live bacteria
- Contains prebiotic inulin fibre for skin and gut health
- It really is a green boost by containing a list of organic green superfoods
- Rich in vitamins, minerals and polyphenols
- Supports the immune system
- Contains a digestive enzyme blend
- 100% natural, vegan and plant based