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Dr. Watts's Favorite Probiotics (Preview of June 2023 Newsletter)

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A preview to Dr. Watts's June 2023 Newsletter on Gut Health: (Read the full newsletter below). Dr. Watts's Favorite Probiotics: Any of the below probiotics are available through our FullScript dispensary for purchase. You get an automatic 10% off retail pricing. Fullscript does accept Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Account/Cards (HSA/FSA). They drop-ship straight to your door! You can pick and choose exactly what you need for your household! Favorite Probiotic for Newbies: Lactoprime Plus by Klaire Labs: If you haven't tried a probiotic before and are new to it, this is a great way to start. A dairy free, potent, probiotics, free from additives and fibers (that could otherwise contribute to bloating for some). Favorite Overall Probiotic (Adults): HMF Intensive by Seroyal/Genestra: Out of the many probiotics I have used over the years, this has worked consistently to improve gut flora presence (confirmed via stool testing), is clean with ingredients, and is great maintenance potency. Favorite Probiotic for Women's Health (Digestion, Bladder, Vaginal Flora): Therbiotic Women's by Klaire Labs: Supportive to gut flora and bladder and vaginal health (good to combat infections and/or prevent them). Favorite High-Potency Probiotic: HMF Replete by Seroyal/Genestra: Boasts 75 Billion CFU of bacteria per serving; triple what I typically suggest for maintenance dosing. If seeking a way to be aggressive with gut flora (such as having recently taken an antibiotic), this is a great way to do so. Favorite Budget-Friendly Probiotic: Ultra Jarro-Dophilus + FOS by Jarrow: A great way to support gut flora on a budget Favorite Children's Probiotic: HMF Child Chewable by Seroyal/Genestra: A chewable that uses Black Currant, Xylitol, and Sorbital (refined-sugar-free) to support gut health in a form suitable for all kiddos. Favorite Shelf-Stable Probiotic: Therbiotic Synbiotic by Klaire labs: No refrigeration required, a packs a punch with 50B CFU of bacteria. June 2023 Newsletter A few weeks back, my favorite couple of sweeties came to visit me for a follow up. They had been on an exploration of gut health with fantastic results, They brought in a newspaper clipping about the American Gut Project for me to read. The American Gut Project collected stool tests (11,000+ stool tests from participants across the U.S and U.K.) and analyzed microbiomes along with surveying their participants. For those new to the term “microbiome”, there’s trillions of bugs inside of us and on us that are make up a personalized ecosystem just for you! We know, through a whole lot of research, that this microbiome makes up a huge part of: digestive health, immune function, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production, detoxification, nutrient status, and much more. The Project reported findings including: · Eating 30 or more plants (veggies, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds) each week created healthier and more diverse gut microbes than those that had 10 or less per week. The more diverse the ecosystem, the better health we tend to maintain. · They also found that those with recent antibiotics (within 1 month of use) had less diversity than those that hadn't had antibiotics in over a year. Those that had antibiotics had more presence of different chemicals present in their stool samples than those that hadn’t recently taken antibiotics. · Those that regularly consumed the 30+ plants per week had less stubborn bugs and thus less antibiotic resistance than those with 10 or less. If you have heard the term “superbugs” (bugs that are evading prescription treatments, leading to more stubborn infections), this is what they’re hinting at…we don’t want these kind of bugs. · They also found similarities in the gut microbiome/species present in those with similar mental health diagnoses (such as depression). That ol' saying, "You are what you eat" is true in so many different ways and now the same can be applied to the health of the gut microbiome. Want to diversify your gut microbiome? Here’s 3 ways: · Increasing intake of a variety of plants in the diet (vegetables, fruits, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains) · Increasing consumption of fermented foods such as raw sauerkraut (Wildbrine and Cleveland Kraut are a couple go-to brands), kombucha, kefir, kimchi. And of course, my favorite, homemade yogurt! Yogurt-making has been a fun adventure our household has been on for the past 1+ year and it’s been satisfying (and delicious). There are many ways to make yogurt suitable for all bellies (dairy, dairy free/vegan, etc). · Taking a probiotic is always a great idea and reasonable to add to a daily routine (if you struggle with the above 2 options). Here’s a rundown of some of my favorite probiotics: One of our old sayings in Naturopathic Medicine, when considering way to support overall health is: “When in doubt, 'kraut it out.” (Or “crowd” it out—with more “good” guys in the gut microbiome). Now you’re in on one of our many secrets. 😊 You can read more about the American Gut Project here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/rel.../2018/05/180515092931.htm