🗞️ Probiotics Safety: Latest Update

Update on Probiotic Safety 👇

Most people assume that if something is “natural” then it’s safe.

I recommend a lot of natural products and supplements to my clients—but only with specific intention and caution because here’s the thing:

Even natural products can be dangerous if:

X Taken by the wrong person

X Taken for the wrong reason

X Mixed with medications that interact

X Contaminated with potential toxins

To give you an example, The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) just released an update on probiotic safety, saying:

✅ Probiotics should be used with extra caution in newborns, pregnancy, short-bowel syndrome, and people who are immunocompromised.

✅ Probiotic supplements should be tested for purity, potency, and potential contaminants.

I believe that if a natural product has the potential to do good (as in—to actually improve a person’s health) then it also has the potential to do harm. We can’t have one without the other!

One thing I do to keep my clients safe is to recommend products that meet the highest quality standards, such as using the most effective ingredients and third-party testing for purity.

Let’s respect natural products for the powerful therapeutics they are.

Reference

Merenstein D, Pot B, Leyer G, et al. Emerging issues in probiotic safety: 2023 perspectives. Gut Microbes. 2023;15(1):2185034. [link]

✨Supplement Spotlight: Curcumin✨

✨ 5 Health Benefits of Curcumin ✨

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric—the spice that gives a deep yellow color to Indian curries.

It’s also a popular dietary supplement because of its many health benefits!

Here are 5 reasons to love curcumin:

1️⃣ Fights Free Radicals

Like many herbs, spices, and plant foods, curcumin is a powerful antioxidant—helping to combat everyday toxins and oxidative stress.

2️⃣ Supports a Healthy Inflammatory Response

Curcumin is most famous for its role in inflammation. It can be taken temporarily (when healing from an injury or illness) or long-term.

3️⃣Supports Healthy Blood Pressure

Curcumin improves endothelial function, which supports healthy blood pressure

4️⃣ Supports the Brain

Curcumin increases levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is critical for learning and memory

5️⃣Supports Mood

Possibly also through BDNF, curcumin has been shown to support a healthy mood.

There are more reasons to love curcumin, but that’s probably enough for now.

One important thing to know about curcumin is that it is not easily absorbed from the digestive tract.

👉 That’s why supplement quality matters.

We recommend a high-quality curcumin product that is formulated for optimal absorption.

Just ask!