Probiotic products are highly underrated in terms of their medical benefits, ever since there has been an interest in ‘probiotic cultures’, many people have begun using them as daily dietary supplements. In simple terms, probiotic products are those items that help propagate the flourishing of healthy bacteria in our gut and intestinal regions.
These healthy bacteria have been found to thrive in our bellies and aid in faster and more efficient digestion and healing. They are known to line up against the walls of our intestines, here these healthy immunity-support agents can counteract any harmful effects that toxins or bacteria that we regular ingest can cause.
Another key effect of these probiotic compounds is that they help in breaking down tough components like sugars and carbohydrates, and help in their metabolization, so that they can be used for energy release or muscle development purposes.
In terms of their sources, probiotics are found naturally in many food sources like curd, milk-derivatives and some plants. However, due to our inability to produce and propagate the culture of such healthy bacteria, we are not able to sustain their growth in our digestive systems.
Therefore, our only means of sustaining their flourishing in our stomachs is through the regular intake of some supplement that has isolated these healthy bacterial strains and have mixed them in clinical proportions. It is also important to know that, these bacterias naturally fade out from our system if do not keep refreshing their floral surroundings.
For example, studies have shown that lactobacillus culture can be eliminated completely within 6 months from out intestines if it is not regularly replenished.
Natren Product Range
Natren offers users with a host of probiotic supplements which have been clinically laced with high profile enzymes, vitamins and minerals. These potent mixes help optimise the working of our digestive system so that we can function at a high rate, and be productive during the course of our daily work related activities.
Since all of the ingredients in all the supplements are naturally derived, they can be easily digested by our bodies and be harvested for a variety of internal applications. Due to their high bioavailability, they are easily absorbed by our cells and can subsequently be expelled from our bodies (after their use has finished).
Some of the popular products that Natrol offers its users with include:
Healthy Trinity
This 3-in-one probiotic support complex has been crafted to help individuals with a host of medical issues. Clinically speaking, each capsule (which is non-dairy based) contains a minimum of 30 billion colony forming units (cfu) (3 potent strains of beneficial bacteria have been included).
Healthy Trinity features only bacteria ‘super strains’ that have been crafted and created after a lot of laboratory-based research. In terms of their results, these strains have proven to be the most beneficial for improving the health of our gastrointestinal tract.
Using a proprietary Trenev Process, the product ensures unmatched survivability and stability of the live bacteria. This superior gut bacterial development technology uses an oil-matrix system to micro-enrobe each of these three super strains of beneficial bacteria to keep them separated, noncompetitive and virtually 100% protected from the stomach's gastric juices.
Each bottle contains 90 capsules and has been priced at $175.95, there are also smaller purchase options of 30 and 60 capsules available.
LifeStart Vegan
This is a powder based, infant-support supplement. The formula contains highly potent (child specific) cultures including ‘Bifidobacterium infantis’, NLS super strain. The formula is based upon organic brown rice concentrate and is free of any additives or fillers. Similarly, ‘Lifestart’ is Gluten Free, Soy Free, contains no FOS, or GMOs.
Some of the key benefits of using this supplement include:
- Improves overall gastrointestinal health and aids in more efficient digestive breakdown.
- Improved intestinal working, the functionality of the stomach and intestines is greatly enhanced.
- Highly useful for breastfed babies, as their bacterial culture can be delivered safely through the mother's milk.
- Helps support the all around development of toddlers and babies.
Each bottle of this powder supplement is priced at $21.95.
Bifido Factor:
This supplement range contains a three-step custom probiotic system. The ‘Bifidobacterium bifidum’ probiotic strain that is contained within the products provide support for the large intestine in our bodies.
The large intestine serves as the body's waste management and disposal system, and thus it needs specific flora to help it function optimally and work at a high rate. Bifidobacteria has been shown to reside along the walls of the large intestine and has been a favoured probiotic supplementary source of many individuals.
Famous researchers and biologists have advocated the daily use of the probiotic strain, some of them include Dr. Jeremija Lj. Resick, Ph.D.
Digesta-Lac
This is a natural digestive aid that follows a three step breakdown formula that not only enhances the digestive capacities of our organs, but also helps rejuvenate the cells and tissues in the region.
Each of the supplements in this range contain the ‘Lactobacillus bulgaricus’ strain of probiotic supplement. It has been shown to provide support to our circulatory system throughout the digestion process.
The manufacturer has described Lactobacillus bulgaricus LB-51 super strain as a “transient beneficial bacteria that travels through the digestive tract with food during the process of digestion”.
Each serving of Digesta-Lac provides a minimum of 2 billion colony forming units (cfu) of Lactobacillus bulgaricus LB-51 transient super strain.
Other products that can be purchased in relation to probiotic bacteria and our digestive health include Megadophilus, Healthy Start System, Gastro PH, Healthy Tummy, Yogurt Starter, Life Start, Life Start 2.
Natren Availability
All of the aforementioned products are available for purchase through the official Natren company website (https://www.natren.com). By simply clicking on the desired product, one can check out their compositional and nutritional profile.
There is also a dedicated service helpline which is available, in case users have any doubts regarding the use of the supplements or their dietary repercussions. Payments can be done using a host of online/direct debit options.
