Here at Probulin, we’re big fans of probiotics. That’s because we’re deep into the science behind our formulas and know the far-reaching benefits of supporting a balanced microbiome, which is one of the primary jobs of probiotics. If you’re like most people in our Probulin family, you like to do your research, too. You’re a…
From research scientists and beauty magazine editors to the millions of consumers who have discovered that probiotics aren’t just for gut health anymore. Probiotics have gotten a lot of good buzz lately. The more we get to know these tiny but mighty beneficial bacteria, the more astonishing their story becomes. With the many added details…
There are plenty of ways that women are different from men. Physical differences, starting with reproductive organs and hormone makeup, are what first come to mind. Then there are differences in emotional needs, communication styles, and behavioral expectations that are less obvious, but equally important. But what about digestive health? Is a woman’s digestive…
Do probiotics need to be refrigerated? And if so, what happens when you don’t refrigerate probiotics? These are the burning questions we’re out to answer for you today. Do Probiotics Need to Be Refrigerated in Order to Survive? Let’s first distinguish between whether they need to be refrigerated once they’re in your home versus when…
Digestive Enzymes Vs. Probiotics The difference between probiotics and digestive enzymes can leave many feeling perplexed. When it comes to a digestive enzyme vs probiotic supplements, they’re both used to support digestive health, and they’re both available for consumption in supplement form, but the way that they function differs. How do probiotics and digestive enzymes…
Do Expired Probiotics Still Work Is it okay to take probiotics once they expire? Better yet, do they still work once they’re past their expiration date? Google any of these questions and you’ll have a plethora of different resources to sift through about the shelf life of probiotics. Keep in mind that the answers may…
Summer is a time we can all use a little relief from the heat. But for probiotic products, staying cool isn’t a matter of comfort—it’s a matter of life or death. Probiotics are colonies of living organisms (measured in colony-forming units, or CFUs) that must reach your gut alive in order to confer their many…
We often tend to think of our body’s many systems—digestive, immune, circulatory, neurologic—like workstations on an assembly line, each contributing separately to our overall health and function. But, in fact, these systems are far more interconnected with multiple channels of communication, feedback, and gatekeeping. It is this delicate web that helps us maintain both health…
Much has been written about the health benefits of probiotics, like those contained in all Probulin® Probiotic Digestive Products. These are living bacterial cultures that must be consumed alive in order to convey their many health benefits to you, the consumer. But surviving the long journey from the manufacturer to the retailer to you isn’t…