Belly Bugs and your unique gut biome

probiotics and your health are directly linked

Probiotic Benefits Begin in the GUT

The first and most overlooked reason that our digestive tract is critical to our health is because 80 percent of your entire immune system is located in your digestive tract!  That is an astounding percentage. In addition to the impact on our immune system, our digestive system is the second largest part of our neurological system.  It is called our enteric nervous system and is located in our gut. This is why it is called our second brain!

Many people with health issues such as thyroid imbalances, chronic fatigue, joint pain, psoriasis, autism, and many other conditions do not realize that these illnesses originate in the gut.If these issues and many others are connected to our gut health, then what elements are essential for digestive health? Consider this: “According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), upward of 60 to 70 million People are affected by digestive diseases.  

What Are Probiotics?Probiotics are bacteria that line your digestive tract and support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection. There are actually 10 times more probiotics in your gut then cells in your body!

Your skin and digestive system by themselves host about 2,000 different types of bacteria. Probiotic benefits have been proven effective in supporting immune function and healthy digestion, as well as beautiful skin.

Your good gut bacteria is also responsible for:

  • Producing vitamin B-12, butyrate and vitamin K2
  • Crowding out bad bacteria, yeast and fungi
  • Creating enzymes that destroy harmful bacteria
  • Stimulating secretion of IgA and regulatory T Cells


Most people, including children, are in need of a probiotic boost due to the use of prescription medication particularly antibiotics as well as high carbohydrate diets, the consumption of chlorinated and fluoridated water, and conventional foods such as non-organic meat and dairy that contain antibiotic residues.  These chemicals kill off probiotics in your system, which over time will damage your digestive tract.2

How Probiotics Work

