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As nourishing as probiotics can be for our body, their journey to the intestines can be rough - especially as they pass through the stomach. In fact, some studies show that 99% of non micro-shield probiotics can die off in the first 30 minutes in a low pH environment. 

In this article, we’ve covered everything you need to know about how stomach acid impacts the efficacy of your probiotic and what you should look for to counter this - take a look!

Heading into those golden years demands a closer look at many aspects of your health and wellbeing - and gut health is no exception. So, as the years roll on, it’s worth taking the time to understand how to keep your gut healthy becomes absolutely crucial. 

We’ve dived into the key steps for supporting a healthy gut as you age.

At the right dosage, Vitamin C is often linked to immune system function and can be found in a variety of products. But what exactly is it, and how does vitamin C support the immune system?

In this blog post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about this micro-nutrient and its impact on our general wellbeing. Click to find out more!

Rethink your daily probiotic supplement! Excited to announce the newest member of the PERKii Probiotic Drink family: PERKii Immunity Probiotic Shot.

Each small and mighty Shot is bottled with 8 billion Targeted Release Probiotics and packed with a healthy dose of Vitamin C per serve to support your immune system.

To reap the benefits of probiotics, it's important they survive the journey to the gut. Due to its low pH nature, regular probiotics can deteriorate inside the stomach, overall reducing efficacy in the gut.

PERKii Targeted Release Probiotics are protected against acidic pH environments up to 10,000 times stronger than non micro-shield probiotics, for greater survival through the stomach and into the gut.

The microbiome is an aggregation of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes, which can influence digestion, immunity, brain health, heart health, and so much more.

In part four of our gut health mini-series, we define the microbiome, what it does and how it works.

Whether it’s by consciously eating slower or consuming a daily probiotic drink, there are plenty of healthy habits you can incorporate to nourish and support your gut health.

In part three of our four part mini-series on gut health, we’re going to be sharing some simple tips and hacks you can use to help keep your gastrointestinal tract in tip-top shape.

When we take care of our gut, our bodies are open to an assortment of direct and indirect health benefits. This includes advantages related to nutrient absorption and better bowel function.

There’s also an array of not-so-obvious benefits that come with better gut health, such as immunity and skin health. In the following blog post, we’ve listed the top 6 benefits of a healthy gut that everyone should know about. Check it out!

At first glance, the gastrointestinal tract might only seem to cover the digestion of our food - though this is only scratching the surface. Our gut plays such a pivotal role in our overall health and wellbeing in many ways.

With a basic understanding of how the gastrointestinal tract operates, you can ensure the system runs smoothly and nourishes your body from the inside out. Find out more!