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Pre & Probiotics For Good Gut Health
Gut health refers to our gut microbiome which is the colonies of different microorganisms living in our gastrointestinal tract. These include bacteria, viruses, and fungi of which there are trillions present within our large intestine (or colon). These microorganisms can be both good and bad, however through lifestyle and medical choices, we have the ability to improve our gut microbiome.
Probiotics that Resist Stomach Acid
It’s easy to read about the myriad of health benefits of a thriving community of living probiotics within the microbiome. From supporting immune response (lactobacillus casei) and bowel function (bifidobacterium), probiotics have been shown in multiple independent studies, and across a variety of strains, to impact our health in a variety of ways.
PERKii Sparkling Now Available at Coles Express
Australian probiotic brand PERKii is excited to launch its new 100% plant-based Sparkling Probiotic Drinks into Coles Express stores nationally. PERKii Sparkling is bottled with 1 billion plant-based probiotics, blended with natural flavours. PERKii’s point of difference is its Targeted Release Probiotics. Micro-shielded to resist stomach acid, for a targeted in-gut release of probiotics.
Pre & Probiotics - What's the Difference?
Gut health is a popular topic among consumers, as mentioned in our previous blog, The Evolution of Gut Health. At the centre of this conversation is both pre and probiotics, and although you may have frequently heard these terms, it's important to understand the differences, and role they play on maintaining a happy gut.
The Evolution of Gut Health
Consumer awareness around maintaining good 'gut health' is on the rise. According to the market research company Mintel, internet searches for the term are up 669% from 2019. This was also counted pre COVID-19, which saw a considerable increase is consumers looking for functional food and drink.
What the Iceman's gut told us about 'Western diseases'
We have the proof: over the millennia, Western lifestyles have depleted certain strains of gut bacteria capable of protecting us from obesity and diabetes. Some people, however, still possess these tiny organisms in their intestines, which could help design future therapies.
Does the health of our gut bacteria affect how we experience Covid-19?
Research suggests that the composition of our gut microbiome (the types of bacteria living in our intestines) may play a role in how COVID-19 affects us because of the way they regulate inflammation in the body.
Linking Gut Health & Mental Wellbeing
The gastrointestinal system is in constant communication with the brain, with signals flowing back and forth influencing our decisions, mood and general wellbeing. We've known for a while now that our gut affects the way we feel.
PERKii now available with Morsl
CEO Karla Borland, and her team have recently launched their innovative micro market, Morsl, and PERKii Probiotics is proud to be a part of it! Sharing our 'better for you' ethos, the goal behind Morsl is to reinvent food and beverages in the workplace, encouraging healthier eating and improving the overall well-being of workers. A perfect fit for our great tasting, micro encapsulated probiotic drinks.
804 Reasons to Shop at Woolies!
Amazing news out of PERKii Enhanced Probiotics and Woolworths, with our increased ranging to 747 Woolworths Supermarkets and 57 Metro stores across the East Coast! That means you'll now find our probiotic drinks in 75% of stores Australia wide.
The Importance of Gut Health
The term 'Gut Health' is becoming more prevalent among health care practitioners, scientists, social media platforms and especially here at PERKii Probiotics. In this article, we'll take a brief look at what constitutes a healthy gut, and why taking care of your gut is important for your overall health and well-being.
Winter Wellness with Coles Express
Here at PERKii, we love being able to provide drinks that are not only good for you, but also taste great! Thanks to some amazing partners we are able to spread that 'better for you' message across the country.
