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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!
Probiotic Shots vs. Probiotic Supplements
Produced with a high concentration of probiotic CFUs, Probiotic Shots are great-tasting, low in sugar and can be easily consumed throughout the day.
So how do they stack up against everyday probiotic pills, capsules and even powders? In the following blog, we explore the benefits of consuming your probiotics in a daily shot format.
5 Gut Health Benefits Of Going Alcohol Free
We don't like to hear it, but excessive alcohol consumption can be detrimental to gut health. Dry July provides a great opportunity to be mindful of our drinking habits, and give our gut a chance to heal.
In honour of the alcohol-free movement, we've put together our top 5 gut health benefits that come with reducing, or removing, your alcohol intake over a period of time.
Introducing: PERKii Immunity Probiotic Shots
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.
Nutrition And Gut Health: The Rundown
When it comes to gut health, one of the largest growing areas of research, there is still very much we are yet to discover. What we do know is that good gut health is linked to many other aspects of our overall health.
In this guest blog, Dietitian and Recipe Developer Maddy Hall explores the role of plant food sources and probiotics in helping your gut flourish.
The 9 Best Foods To Support Digestion
There’s a wide range of foods you can add to your diet that have been shown to support digestion and gut health, ranging from teas and chia seeds, to avocados, lentils and even probiotics.
In the following blog post, we define our top 9 foods for digestive support and how they impact overall health and wellbeing.
NEW: PERKii & Fit-Lato Launch Probiotic Gelato
Introducing Australia’s FIRST gelato with probiotics micro-shielded to resist stomach acid and get through to your gut!
Each tub is lower in calorie, great tasting and packed with one billion Targeted Release Probiotics per serve. Available for a limited time only, in participating stores.
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.
The Microbiome: What It Is And How Does It Work?
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.
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!