Imagine your gut as a bustling city, full of helpful citizens (good bacteria) working together to keep everything running smoothly. When this city is well cared for, you feel energetic, your digestion is smooth, and your immune system is strong. But when things get out of balance, you might feel sluggish, bloated, or even get sick more often. Ultimate Greens (Original Mint, Mint-Choc, and Coco-Choc) is designed to help your inner city thrive by nourishing your gut microbiome with prebiotics and probiotics.
What Is the Gut Microbiome, and Why Does It Matter?
Your gut microbiome is like a community of trillions of tiny helpers living in your digestive tract. These bacteria help you break down food, absorb nutrients, fight off harmful germs, and even influence your mood and brain health.
- Fun fact: About 70% of your immune system is housed in your gut!
- When your gut bacteria are happy and balanced, you’re more likely to feel healthy, energetic, and resilient.
Prebiotics & Probiotics: The Dynamic Duo
- Prebiotics are special plant fibers (like fructooligosaccharides, or FOS, in Ultimate Greens) that act as food for your good bacteria. Think of them as fertiliser for your gut garden, helping good bacteria grow strong.
- Probiotics are the “good bugs” themselves. Ultimate Greens includes Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis, which help crowd out harmful bacteria, support digestion, and keep your gut barrier strong.
Why both?
Imagine planting seeds (probiotics) in your garden but never watering or feeding them. They wouldn’t thrive! Prebiotics ensure your probiotics can settle in and flourish, making your gut city stronger and more resilient.
How Ultimate Greens Can Help You Feel Your Best
- Better Digestion: Regular use can help reduce bloating, support regular bowel movements, and make you feel lighter after meals.
- Stronger Immunity: With most of your immune system in your gut, a healthy microbiome helps you fight off colds and bugs more effectively.
- More Energy: When your gut absorbs nutrients efficiently, you get more fuel from your food, helping you feel naturally energized.
- Mood Support: New research shows that a healthy gut can even help support a positive mood and clearer thinking.
Everyday Ways to Support Your Gut (with or without Greens!)
- Eat a Rainbow: The more colorful fruits and veggies you eat, the more diverse your gut bacteria become.
- Stay Hydrated: Water helps keep things moving in your digestive system.
- Move Your Body: Regular exercise is linked to a healthier gut microbiome.
- Limit Processed Foods: Too much sugar and processed food can feed the “bad” bacteria, throwing your gut out of balance.
- Enjoy Ultimate Greens Daily: Mix a scoop into water, juice, or a smoothie. Try the Mint-Choc or Coco-Choc flavors for a tasty twist!
Flavourful Choices for Every Taste
No matter which flavor you choose-Original Mint, Mint-Choc, or Coco-Choc-you get the same gut-supporting benefits. The chocolate flavors even add a little extra from cocoa, which has its own antioxidant powers and may help your good bacteria thrive.
With Ultimate Greens, you’re not just drinking a green powder-you’re helping your body build a healthier, happier gut community, one scoop at a time.
References
- Avgerinos, K. I. et al. (2022). Effect of fructooligosaccharides supplementation on the gut microbiota composition: A meta-analysis. Current Developments in Nutrition, 6(4), nzac040. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac040
- Lee, J. et al. (2019). Anti-inflammatory effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis via TLR2 signaling. Nutrients, 12(3), 814. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030814
- Harvard Health Publishing. (2020). Probiotics and prebiotics: What’s really important. https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/are-you-getting-essential-nutrients-from-your-diet
