DS-01® is tested for: Dairy, Gluten, Soy, GMOs, Nuts, Shellfish, Sesame, Glyphosate/AMPA, and 14 classes of allergens defined by European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) It’s a question we receive often, since many probiotics are sold in the refrigerated section at grocery stores and retailers. However, contrary to perishable food products, refrigeration doesn’t mean "freshness" or superiority. In fact, if a probiotic does not survive at ambient temperature outside of the refrigerator, it can reflect weak stability of the product, low viable organism count, or inadequate overages in formulation. Skin, hair and nails can serve as indicators of nutritional deficiencies (e.g. pallid or pale skin, hair thinning or loss, or brittle and weak nails).” Why do we need a healthy skin microbiome? Synbiotics have always beenan attractive choice for promoting the health of the gut microbiome, as they combinefriendly bacteria,along with an appropriate food source forgoodbacteria, in one supplement.

Batista VL, da Silva TF, de Jesus LCL, Coelho-Rocha ND, Barroso FAL, Tavares LM, Azevedo V, Mancha-Agresti P, Drumond MM (2020) Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and paraprobiotics as a therapeutic alternative for intestinal mucositis. Front Microbiol 11:544490 We put this question to Kavitha Murugesan, clinical dermatologist for Tropic Skincare. “There are billions of different microorganisms in this protective layer, all working together to keep your skin barrier moisturised, smooth and healthy,” she says. The EU-registered probiotic Enterococcus faecium (DSM 10663/ NCIMB 10415) 4b1707, to help repopulate the intestine with beneficial micro-organisms. For example, commonly labelled the ‘happy hormone’, serotonin is a chemical messenger with a reputation for regulating how we feel and behave. But did you know that only 5% of serotonin is produced in the brain? The other 95% is produced in the gut, mainly by the cells that line the gut wall. It’s one of the reasons why our stomach is also labelled the ‘second brain’.Prof. Swanson chaired an expert panel set up by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics in 2019 to help clarify the confusion.

Probiotics run the gamut, too, when it comes to types—their name includes a Latin name for genus and species, followed by their specific strain. There are many different strains of probiotics—and each delivers different health benefits. Common probiotics include those in the groups Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia and Bacillus. Probiotics are live microorganisms that act in the digestive tract and affect your gut microbiome. They can help protect against harmful bacteria and improve digestion and gut function. Different probiotic strains yield different health benefits. Are Probiotics Good for You? Gibson GR, Hutkins R, Sanders ME, Prescott SL, Reimer RA, Salminen SJ, Scott K, Stanton C, Swanson KS, Cani PD, Verbeke K, Reid G (2017) Expert consensus document: the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of prebiotics. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 14:491–502Researchers first proposed combining probiotics and prebiotics into a single product called a “synbiotic” 25 years ago.

It’s no secret that Korean skincare is taking the cosmetic industry by storm — from creams to face milks and non-comedogenic SPFs, we’ve all been a little Korea-crazed lately. Hence the popularity of Dr Jart+ skincare. For a while, these sought-after formulations weren’t available in the UK, but the brand’s Vital Hydra Solution range has really made a splash since arriving on our shores. Enam F, Mansell TJ (2019) Prebiotics: tools to manipulate the gut microbiome and metabolome. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 46:1445–1459 The gut microbiome contains around 40 trillion microbes,” explains Dr. Sammy Gill, Symprove’s registered dietician. “This complex ecosystem is a hub of activity that produces many compounds, which can affect the health of every organ in the body, including the brain, heart and skin. Hibberd AA, Yde CC, Ziegler ML, Honoré AH, Saarinen MT, Lahtinen S, Stahl B, Jensen HM, Stenman LK (2019) Probiotic or synbiotic alters the gut microbiota and metabolism in a randomised controlled trial of weight management in overweight adults. Benef Microbes 10:121–135 When buying a synbiotic, it is still important to choose one containing well-researched probiotic strains which have been found to offer benefits for the conditions you wish to support. To learn more about why certain probiotic strains are more appropriate for you than others, read this article: Are all types (strains) of friendly bacteria the same?There are different types of prebiotics too, and some people find they get on better with some types more than others. Common prebiotics used in synbiotic supplements include fructo-oligosaccharidesand inulin, read this article to take a closer look atFOS and Inulin.

Malik JK, Prakash A, Srivastava AK, Gupta RC (2019) Synbiotics in animal health and production. In: Gupta RC, Srivastava A, Lall R (eds) Nutraceuticals in veterinary medicine. Springer, Cham, pp 287–301

Everyone’s gut microbiome is different (a bit like a fingerprint) in terms of the type and number of microbes; hence the move towards personalised nutrition and now skincare too,” she says. “At the same time, we share some common species, known as ‘core species’, which can be detected in all or most people. Gibson GR, Roberfroid MB. Dietary modulation of the human colonic microbiota: introducing the concept of prebiotics. J Nutr. 1995; 125(6):1401-12. doi: 10.1093/jn/125.6.1401.

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Oh NS, Lee JY, Kim YT, Kim SH, Lee JH (2020) Cancer-protective effect of a synbiotic combination between Lactobacillus gasseri 505 and a Cudraniatricuspidata leaf extract on colitis-associated colorectal cancer. Gut Microbes 12:1785803 Quaresma M, Damasceno S, Monteiro C, Lima F, Mendes T, Lima M, Justino P, Barbosa A, Souza M, Souza E, Soares P (2020) Probiotic mixture containing Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis in mice. Nutr Cancer 72:1355–1365 Host microorganisms refer to both the gut microbiota and externally applied microorganisms in the form of probiotics. The panel recommends that, ideally, the two components of a synergistic synbiotic would have a “super-additive effect.” In other words, in combination, their effect would be greater than the sum of their individual effects.