How Proper Digestion Can Support the Gut-Brain Connection*
“Gut feelings” are part of the gut-brain axis, which sends messages to and from the immune, nervous, endocrine and other systems. The human digestive tract is lined with hundreds of millions of neurons. Commonly known as the “gut brain,” the enteric nervous system is directly connected to the brain and central nervous system, via neurons and the vagus nerve.
That means that what we do for the gut impacts the brain — and vice-versa. Proper digestion and nutrient assimilation can help promote a healthy balance in the gut microbiome. Certain supplements can offer support.
What you do for your brain can impact your gut and vice-versa. The gut microbiome feels the impact of not only what we eat – but also how we digest it. That’s one reason why it’s important to have adequate levels of digestive enzymes. Lifestyle, age and genetic issues (such as lactose intolerance) can impact the body’s supply of digestive enzymes.*
Supplementing with digestive enzymes helps counteract incomplete digestion — and deal with the occasional digestive discomforts associated with enzyme insufficiency.
Probiotics are one of the best-known ways to improve the health and diversity of the gut microbiome.* When the microbiome is functioning optimally, it supports digestion, immune function, removal of toxins and absorption of nutrients.*
Critical Digestion™ combines our highest-potency Thera-blend® enzymes with 8 strains of guaranteed-potency probiotics (1.25 billion CFU per capsule). Thera-blend® enzymes work synergistically across the diverse pH range of the GI tract. This formula offers maximum strength digestive support and relieves occasional gas, bloating and indigestion, and increases energy and nutrient absorption.*
Complete Digestion™ combines gentle Thera-blend® digestive enzymes with guaranteed-potency probiotics (8 diverse strains and 125 million CFU per capsule).* Thera-blend® enzymes work synergistically across the diverse pH range of the GI tract. This formula relieves occasional gas, bloating and indigestion, and increases energy and nutrient absorption.* It is formulated for mild to moderate digestive discomforts.*
Finally, our newest formula helps maintain healthy gut bacteria (among many other aspects of digestive health).* GI + Biome Complex™ promotes a healthy balance in the small and large intestine microbiome, while supporting the epithelial lining’s integrity.* Prebiotic fibers in ButyraGen® work synergistically to promote butyrate-producing bacteria in the gut, while reducing occasional gas.* Lipase supports butyrate’s release, Livaux® golden kiwi provides dietary fiber and PepZin GI® zinc carnosine helps rebuild mucosa.* Formula also promotes healthy motility.*
