We could call it a small revolution in the field of food supplements. For some time, science has been progressing faster and faster in the universe of small infinity, or the cosmos within us, with astounding revelations. When we talk about billions of cells, or as in this case of bacteria, we don’t shoot random numbers, it really is. Today, however, a further step has been taken, coming to distinguish the quality of these billions of bacteria, because they are not all the same. There are, in fact, the good ones and the bad ones.
Let’s go in order: ours digestive system it is very complex, more than you can imagine. A work that involves a complex set of organs, far beyond the simple digestive system, and which concludes its itinerary in our intestine, in fact the physiological center of our well-being1.
It is precisely here that an unimaginable megalopolis made up of trillions of live bacteria lives and thrives, what science calls intestinal microbiota, responsible for a variety of vital functions2. Apart from digestion, it is the intestine that regulates the immune system, with direct repercussions on our cognitive functions3. When it is said that the intestine is our “second brain”, some jokers joke about it: they do not know that there are between 200 and 600 million neurons in the nervous system of the human intestine, equal to the number of nerve cells in the medulla spinal4 and that improper gut microbiota activity can cause brain inflammation5. Without generating unnecessary alarmism, it is however important to watch over the bacteria that colonize our intestine.
A balanced diet, with moderate sugars, and regular physical exercise are essential elements6, there are no alibis on this. But the systematic and prolonged consumption of probiotics and prebiotics can be of great help in supporting the intestinal microflora.7.
The small revolution (with not so small effects, to be honest) comes from the number one in the nutrition and wellness industry, Herbalife Nutrition, which at the end of the pandemic, with the resumption of physical activities, dropped its ace after a long experimentation: it is called Microbiotic Max, a food supplement with prebiotic fibers and above all with two billion “good and live” bacteria in sachet, the best viaticum to see the efforts and commitment lavished in eating carefully and exercising crowned.
The product contains 1 billion bacteria from Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 and 1 billion live bacteria (CFU) from Lactobacillus helveticus R52 per serving, as well as a high content of prebiotic fiber from GOS galacto-oligosaccharides, which work together to help support your nutritional goals .
Formulated in the most practical solution, in sachets with a delicate vanilla flavor, it can be taken anywhere, even when traveling. Just pour the contents of one sachet into half a glass of water (about 100ml) and mix until dissolved. It can also be done with the bottom of the water bottle. Microbiotic Max can also be added to the Herbalife Nutrition Formula 1 protein shake after shaking it. The important thing is to use the Microbiotic Max sachets with liquids always at a temperature below 25 ° C, just to maintain the effectiveness of the product. Microbiotic Max can be consumed once a day, as part of a balanced and varied diet combined with a healthy lifestyle.
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