1. GO WITH YOUR GUT FEELINGS

2. Around 95 per cent of the cells on your body are bacterial

3. Breakdown indigestible carbohydrates, produce vitamins B and K, boost mineral absorption.

4. These miniature microbial bouncers also help to keep potentially harmful bacteria (pathogens) out.

5. In Greek, probiotic means ‘for life’

6. Cultured milk products, tofu, soy milk, miso, tempeh and sauerkraut naturally provide probiotics.

7. Prebiotics – stable, non-digestible carbohydrates (feed beneficial bacteria to help them survive and thrive).

8. Prebiotic foods quickly boost micro flora: find them in bananas, oats, leeks, garlic, asparagus, onions, tomatoes and artichokes.

9. Taking probiotics has a longer-term beneficial effect.

10. Do you need USANA Probiotic?

11. Age, stress, illness diet (low fibre, high in processed foods/fat/alcohol) Antibiotics

12. Short term → flatulence, bloating, cramps. Long-term → serious inflammatory conditions.

13. Eczema – taking a probiotic in pregnancy and during breastfeeding may reduce the incidence of eczema

14. Diarrhoea: the porous gut is prone to invasion by pathogens triggering diarrhoea. The elderly and/or frail are especially at risk.

15. Antibiotics destroy all bacteria – even the good guys!

16. Probiotic helps restore the balance of beneficial bacteria.

17. Lactose intolerance Milk sugar is easier to tolerate in yogurt vs. milk because lactobacillus bacteria produce lactase.

18. Other gut disorders… short term inflammation fights infection, constant stress triggers swelling, pain and tissue damage.

19. Ongoing inflammation is associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Beneficial bacteria are negatively affected by stress.

20. Friendly bacteria block pathogens from sticking to the intestine and they obstruct inflammatory chemicals.

21. Overdoing alcohol – too many tipples alters gut bacteria.

22. Healthy gut flora increase water content of waste encouraging contractions, reducing the time that waste stays in contact with the intestine.

23. Probiotic and gut feelings? The brain and gut communicate via gut flora and neurons. Stress and emotions are strongly linked.

24. Reach the gut alive Be safe Proven benefits Clearly defined contents Clear labelling Shelf stable. (Royal Free hospital, London)

25. USANA Probiotic uses patented strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG® Bifidobacterium BB-12® in a unique 50/50 mix.

26. Tests prove that the species survive the acidic stomach environment and reach the intestines exerting their beneficial effects.

27. Want to try probiotics? The UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends taking them for a minimum of four weeks.

28. Verified to supply 12 billion Colony Forming Units (CFU) of viable bacteria – a level shown to be effective in clinical studies.

29. USANA's Probiotic guarantees bacteria remain effective for at least 18 months when stored at room temperature.

30. USANA® Probiotic is dairy- and sugar- free, handy to carry. An effective dose plus much longer shelf life than most yogurt-type products.

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