As women enter their 50’s their bodies experience hormone shifts that can greatly impact their digestion and gut health. Adding probiotics to your daily routine can be valuable and beneficial to your overall health. However, with so many options in the market, choosing the “best probiotic” can be daunting and overwhelming.
In this post we will take a deeper look at important factors to consider when choosing the right probiotic for women over 50. We will review strains and go over some tips to maximize its effectiveness.
Why Should Women Over 50 Should Consider Probiotics?
Our gut microbiome in our digestive system plays a role in digestion, nutrient absorption and immune function. As we get older, our gut bacteria can decline. Probiotics can help with balancing your gut bacteria and offer other benefits that benefit women over 50.
Digestive Support: Probiotics help ease bloating, constipation and diarrhea, which are common issues in older adults.
Immune Boost: A healthy gut means you have a stronger immune system, helping you to fight off illness.
Vaginal Health: Some probiotic strain can help with the balance of bacteria in the vagina, it can help with reducing the risk of yeast infections.
Bone Health: Research suggests there is a link between gut health and bone density. Probiotics may play a role in bone health.
Choosing the Right Probiotic
Here are some things to consider when choosing the probiotic that will meet your needs:
Strains: Probiotics that contain strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium bifidum are researched for their benefits in women’s digestion health.
Colony Forming Units (CFU) indicates the number of live bacteria per serving. A higher CFU count may be more effective. Make sure to discuss with your doctor for more personalized advice.
It is possible to choose probiotics in capsules, powders, gummies and chewable tablets, depending on your preferences. Depending on the product, some may need to be refrigerated while others can be left at room temperature.
Tips for Taking Your Probiotics
Consistency is a must: Take your probiotic daily for best results.
Pair with Prebiotics: Prebiotics are the food source for gut bacteria. Incorporating prebiotic-rich foods like yogurt, bananas, and whole grains into your diet can be beneficial.
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Incorporating a healthy diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep along with your probiotic intakes can greatly support your overall gut health.
By incorporating Synergize 365’s probiotic into your routine, you can support your gut health and potentially experience a range of benefits that contribute to your overall health as you age gracefully.
*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE US FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.*