What’s The Deal With Gut Health?*

If you’re feeling confused about where to begin with gut health, that’s likely because it’s a pretty complex topic. The human gastrointestinal tract houses trillions and trillions of microbial cells that work to support the gut barrier and the immune system, so it's pretty complicated to begin with. On top of that, everyone is different – like most things health-related, there isn’t exactly a one-size-fits all approach. But, many doctors and dietitians do recommend probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, which offer a number of benefits for supporting the digestive health department.*

What To Know About Probiotics

Probiotics are living “good bacteria” that provide health support benefits to the person taking them. Our day-to-day lifestyles (diet, travel, sleep) can influence the gut microbiome (the trillions of microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract), and different strains of probiotics can offer support for gut health, digestive health, and immune health. However, they only live in the gastrointestinal tract for a few days or weeks, so it’s suggested that they be consumed on a consistent basis for gut health support.*

Prebiotics Play A Role, Too

Unlike probiotics, prebiotics aren’t living organisms. Instead, they’re nondigestible food components that support the activity of the desirable bacteria that exist in the gut. Some prebiotics act as nutrients for the beneficial bacteria that live in the colon. They’re typically complex carbohydrates, including fructans, and galactans. Complex carbohydrates can be found in foods like bananas, oatmeal, and apple skin, or in supplements like Synbiotic+.

And Finally: Postbiotics

Postbiotics have received much less attention than pre- and probiotics in recent years. In short, they’re bioactive compounds produced by a fermentation process. Arianne Vance, MPH, who is Ritual’s Senior Scientist, explains that probiotics and the existing ‘good bacteria’ in the gut ferment certain things and produce short chain fatty acids. Butyrate is one of these SCFAs – and studies show it’s the primary energy source for the cells that line the colon. That’s why Synbiotic+ is made with tributyrin, a source of butyrate.*

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How Ritual’s Synbiotic+ Shines

A synbiotic supplement contains beneficial probiotics and prebiotics. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ contains both probiotics and prebiotics – in addition to postbiotics – and was designed to support gut and digestive health. One daily capsule contains 11b CFUs for digestive support, plus two of the world’s most clinically studied strains. As always Ritual’s visible supply chain tells you exactly what you’re putting in your body (and why you’re doing it!). It’s gut health, simplified.* 

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.