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Best probiotic | Fit&Well

Best probiotic | Fit&Well

Published by Jenni Sidey

1. HUM Nutrition Gut Instinct ☆☆☆☆☆ 25 billion CFU per capsuleRead more▼ 2. Bio-Kult Advanced Multi-Strain Formula ☆☆☆☆☆ High number of strains of beneficial bacteriaRead more▼ 3. Thorne FloraMend Prime Probiotic ☆☆☆☆☆ Bacterial blend designed for weight lossRead more▼ 4. Solgar Advanced Acidophilus Plus ☆☆☆☆☆ Low-strength, two-strain formula is ideal for newcomersRead more▼ 5. Now Probiotic-10 25 Billion Veg Capsules ☆☆☆☆☆ 10 strains of beneficial bacteriaRead more▼ The best probiotics are an easy way to promote good gut health. Research has shown how beneficial the proper functioning of the gut can be for many other areas of the body too. A healthy gut means a well-functioning digestive system, supports the immune system, produces B and K vitamins, and can help with issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. Recent studies also suggest a healthy balance of gut bacteria may have benefits for our mental well-being too. By taking the best probiotics, you’re introducing ‘good’ bacteria into your digestive system and promoting a diverse microbiome. There are lots of different probiotic brands and varieties available, containing an …

Probiotic cream that ramps up heat production could prevent frostbite

Probiotic cream that ramps up heat production could prevent frostbite

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A probiotic cream could make visits to extremely cold environments a little bit safer Aurora Photos, USA Polar explorers and deep-water divers could one day apply a probiotic cream to their skin to ward off frostbite or hypothermia. This optimism comes after scientists genetically engineered bacteria that naturally live on our skin to detect temperature, and produce more heat when needed, for the first time. “It’s very creative work. You can imagine this cream being the difference between getting frostbite or not,” says Harris Wang at Columbia University in New York, who wasn’t involved in the research. “I can think of many applications – from keeping warm in winter, preventing frostbite during expeditions, to deep-water diving – where generating heat is important.” Guillermo Nevot Sánchez at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and his colleagues genetically engineered a strain of the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes, one of the most abundant microbes on healthy skin, to produce twice as much heat as normal. They did this by using CRISPR, a genetic tool, to change levels of a protein …

Probiotic supplement ‘flushes’ forever chemicals from the body

Probiotic supplement ‘flushes’ forever chemicals from the body

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Cambiotics has raised $4.76m in an initial clinical trial to bring a probiotic supplement designed to flush forever chemicals from the body to life. The initial funding will fuel a US clinical trial and enable the company to launch the probiotic supplement later this year. The supplement, known as 46&, will initially be targeted towards groups with elevated exposure risk, particularly firefighters, who face heightened PFAS levels due to the chemicals’ presence in firefighting foam and fire-resistant gear. Collaborative Fund investor Matt Kaufman commented: “Cambiotics is one of the first companies building a real path to removing PFAS from the body, and we couldn’t be more excited to be backing them.” The growing dangers of forever chemicals Forever chemicals show up in everything from nonstick cookware to the drinking water of more than 172 million people across the US. They earned the “forever chemicals” nickname because they do not break down easily in the environment or in the human body. According to the EPA, PFAS are found in water, air, fish, and soil worldwide, and …

Probiotic supplement ‘flushes’ forever chemicals from the body

Probiotic supplement removes forever chemicals from the body

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Cambiotics has successfully closed a Seed investment round of $4.76m to bring a probiotic supplement designed to flush forever chemicals from the body to life. The initial funding will fuel a US clinical trial and enable the company to launch the probiotic supplement later this year. The supplement, known as 46&, will initially be targeted towards groups with elevated exposure risk, particularly firefighters, who face heightened PFAS levels due to the chemicals’ presence in firefighting foam and fire-resistant gear. Collaborative Fund investor Matt Kaufman commented: “Cambiotics is one of the first companies building a real path to removing PFAS from the body, and we couldn’t be more excited to be backing them.” The growing dangers of forever chemicals Forever chemicals show up in everything from nonstick cookware to the drinking water of more than 172 million people across the US. They earned the “forever chemicals” nickname because they do not break down easily in the environment or in the human body. According to the EPA, PFAS are found in water, air, fish, and soil worldwide, …

Probiotic supplement ‘flushes’ forever chemicals from the body

Probiotic supplement supports body’s natural PFAS removal

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Cambiotics has successfully closed a Seed investment round of $4.76m to initiate clinical trials and prepare for the launch of its first product — a probiotic supplement designed to support the body’s natural removal of PFAS. The initial funding will enable the company to launch the probiotic supplement later this year. The supplement, known as 46&, will initially be targeted towards groups with elevated exposure risk, particularly firefighters, who face heightened PFAS levels due to the chemicals’ presence in firefighting foam and fire-resistant gear. Collaborative Fund investor Matt Kaufman commented: “Cambiotics is one of the first companies building a real path to removing PFAS from the body, and we couldn’t be more excited to be backing them.” The growing dangers of forever chemicals Forever chemicals show up in everything from nonstick cookware to the drinking water of more than 172 million people across the US. They earned the “forever chemicals” nickname because they do not break down easily in the environment or in the human body. According to the EPA, PFAS are found in water, …