Probiotics are an important part of a healthy diet, especially to high-performing athletes and those leading an active lifestyle.
What are Probiotics?
Probiotic supplements comprise of ‘good’ live bacteria that naturally lives in the body. These bacteria can support your health in many ways, including creating a balance with the ‘bad’ bacteria in your gut, supporting immune function and promoting overall health and wellbeing.‡
What are the Benefits of Probiotics for Athletes?
- Support immune function‡
- Assists in proper nutrient absorption‡
- Improve gut health and digestion‡
Where Can I Find Probiotics?
There are plenty of healthy probiotic foods out there, including numerous varieties of fermented soybeans, dairy and vegetables such as:
- Yogurt/non-dairy yogurts
- Aged cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar
- Tempeh
- Kombucha
- Kimchi
- Miso
However, these foods aren’t necessarily for everyone and not always practical to consume in large quantities with every meal, which is why some turn to probiotic supplements to help boost their probiotic intake. Learn more about your gut microbiome.
Klean Probiotic: What You Need to Know
There are several different ways in which the microbiome in your gut can affect key bodily functions and influence your health. A healthy gut communicates with the brain through hormones and nerves, which is what helps you to maintain general health and well-being.‡
How can you be performing to the best of your athletic abilities if you’re not listening to your gut health? Well, our Klean Probiotic supplement is here to support.
