Procera Probiotic

The gut-brain axis is a term for the communication network between your gut and brain. These two organs are connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways.

Neurons are cells found in your brain and central nervous system that tell your body how to behave. There are approximately 100 billion neurons in the human brain and surprisingly, over 500 million neurons in your gut! These neurons are connected to your brain through nerves in your nervous system.

Your gut and brain are also connected through chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters produced in the brain control your feelings and emotions. For example, the neurotransmitter serotonin contributes to feelings of happiness and also helps control your natural body clock. Other key neurotransmitters such as dopamine and gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA) are also produced by your gut cells and the trillions of microbes living there.

So while you may not have realized it before, your gut and brain are closely connected. A dysfunctional or out of balance gut microbiome may not only contribute to digestive health issues such as constipation and bloating but also to mood imbalance, lapses in attention or concentration, memory issues and more. For these reasons, we developed a very specific probiotic blend that was crafted to support not only your gut but also your brain!

Soil-based organisms are bacteria that occur naturally in soil and are generally found in unprocessed fruit and vegetables. Modern farming conditions like nutrient-depleted soil and unhealthy diets lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables make it difficult to get these important probiotics, which are essential for a healthy gut. Procera Probiotic contains 2 soil based organisms that have been clinically studied: B. subtilis DE111® and B. coagulans (LactoSpore®). These strains aid in digestion, assist with nutrient absorption, support your immune system and help to boost your mood.

Procera’s Probiotic contains Saccharomyces boulardii, one of the most common yeast found in your GI tract. Saccharomyces boulardii is sourced from the skin of such plants as lychee and mangosteen. These essential fungi are needed for a healthy gut and play a substantial role in maintaining health. They are critical for establishing balance throughout the GI tract, and for crowding out the undesirable yeast.

Lactic acid bacteria are found in soil, vegetables, meat, milk and the human body. Bifidobacteria and lactobacilli are normal inhabitants of the GI tract and essential for maintaining a healthy microbial flora. Procera Probiotic contains 12 lactic acid based probiotic strains: Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium lactis. These strains have a number of well-established benefits for the gut, immune system and brain function.

Our Procera Probiotic contains a full serving of PreforPro®, a clinically studied Prebiotic. What are Prebiotics? Prebiotics fuel the good probiotic microorganisms living inside us, helping them flourish. In many cases, good bacteria have a difficult time displacing the unwanted bacteria and require help; this is where prebiotics come into play. PreforPro® is supported by 20 clinical studies. In-vitro and in-vivo tests have demonstrated the growth-promoting of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Bacillus subtilis contained in Procera Probiotic.