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How Does Vitamin C Support The Immune System?
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!
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Choosing A Probiotic Drink
Not all probiotic drinks are created equal. When it comes to choosing a daily probiotic product for you, there are a handful of things to consider, from probiotic strain to CFU count, even the storage suggestions on pack.
In the following article we’ve summarised our top 5 mistakes to avoid when choosing a probiotic drink. Take a look!
Protecting Probiotics Through The Stomach
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.
8 Gut Health Hacks You Need To Know
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.
Benefits Of A Healthy Gut
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!
Gut Health 101: How Does The Gut Work?
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!
Kombucha Vs. Probiotic Drinks: What’s The Difference
‘Kombucha vs. Probiotic Drinks - what’s the difference between these two beverages?’ It’s a common topic of discussion (and debate) amongst the health and wellness community.
As these products continue to trend, you may be wondering how they stack up against each other. What beverage packs the most punch, from probiotic count to stomach survival?
NEW: PERKii Probiotic Shot
INTRODUCING the new PERKii Super Probiotic Shots! Each high-potency 60ml shot is bottled with 8 billion of our targeted release probiotics, micro-shielded to get through to your gut.
The probiotic used, Bifidobacterium lactis is one of the world's most researched strain, and is best consumed daily over a 3 week or more period. Available exclusively online in two flavours!
Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Australia
We’re incredibly proud to announce that PERKii has made the Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 List! The annual publication compiles the fastest growing companies in Australia.
PERKii Probiotics was started at the University of Queensland, with the goal to increasing probiotic efficacy through micro-shield technology. Fast-forward to today, and our Probiotic Drinks can be found in over 5,000 points of distribution - including Woolworths and Coles.
How Often Should You Take Probiotics?
When it comes to probiotic dosage, there are many aspects to take into account, from the number of colony-forming-units (CFUs) alive in the product, to the particular probiotic strain being consumed.
In this post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about probiotics, their benefits and recommended optimal consumption frequency - check it out!
When Is The Best Time To Take Probiotics?
A hot topic of discussion in the probiotic community, knowing the 'when' and 'why' of probiotic consumption will help you maximise the benefits of these micro-organisms.
In this blog post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about getting the most from your probiotic supplement. Take a look! (Hint: it’s all about survival through the stomach)
How to Heal Gut Health Naturally
We rely on the gut to maintain our general wellbeing. It is vital to so many areas of our health - from heart and mental health, to quality of sleep, digestion and so much more. On top of this, our gut also plays a big role in our immune system - helping us to effectively fight off disease.
With these 6 natural tips up your sleeve, you can supply your gut with everything it needs to keep you feeling your very best (number two is our personal favourite).