Meet our probiotics

Here at Higher Nature, we are always looking at ways we can improve our range. As you may know we have been working on our probiotics for a few months and they are finally ready to share with you.

We know that gut microbiome affects many aspects of human health and plays many roles such as producing vitamins, aiding digestion, preventing toxins from passing into the blood stream, sending chemical messages to the brain, regulating appetite, releasing compounds that reduce inflammation and helping keep our bowels working well.

Studies have suggested that the intestinal microbiome plays an important role in modulating risk of several chronic diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer.

With estimates of 100 trillion probiotic strains from upwards of 1,000 different species (GI Society 2024) our challenge was to capture the strains we believe will provide the most benefits.

Although we have tailored them towards gut health or immunity the chosen strains have plenty of scope for aiding many different conditions.

You may notice we have included plant fibres Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in two of the range, sourced from chicory root or beetroot. Plant fibres or prebiotics have been shown in studies to be important to feed the growth of the probiotic strains, therefore increasing the likelihood of the bacteria thriving.

Who will need extra support?

Certain medications (in particular antibiotics) and alcohol can destroy our microbiome. Diet is crucial as the microbes feed on what we are eating. People who have diets high in processed foods and sugars and lacking fibre, tend to have less of the beneficial bacteria strains and a higher number of pathogenic strains. Although more research need to be done some initial studies suggest maybe just 10 days of a processed food diet can reduce gut bacteria diversity by up to 40 percent! Microbiota composition even changes as a response to stress this partly explains the link between irritable bowel syndrome and stress.

Below is a guide to our range, we hope you like them!

Pro-Gut

This gentle but effective probiotic which is a great option to start with for children or anyone with a sensitive gut. With small capsules, they are easy to swallow, but can also be pulled apart and the contents mixed in to cold liquids or foods- yogurt is a great option for disguising any taste or texture.

Pro-Gut Extra

Our highest strength probiotic offers superior value over the leading brands equivalent, with more strains and the addition of prebiotic FOS fibre from beetroot to help the friendly bacteria flourish in your gut. This is ideal for those who really need that higher level of support and I'd recommend this one for those currently taking or following a course of antibiotics to help rebalance your gut.

Pro-Immune

A stand-out probiotic in terms of its strength and unique formula. With the addition of powerful duo zinc and black elderberry which make this product more multi-layered as they both provide multiple benefits to both gut and immune health. Zinc is essential for immunity but is also key for gut-barrier integrity and is involved in supporting microbiota richness and diversity. Black elderberry is a long-standing immune hero and is rich in polyphenols which friendly bacteria love to feed on so the combination of these with the 10 billion CFU of live bacteria really is a dream team.

Pro-Easy

Powder format multi-strain live bacteria which is great if you have sensitive digestive systems and can easily be mixed into cold liquids or sprinkled on food. Great for babies, children and adults alike with research backed lactobacillus and bifidobacterium for a happy gut.

Pro-Daily

Highly researched, resilient species bacillus coagulans, which is a spore forming, lactic acid producing friendly bacteria. This means it helps to create an ideal environment to help other friendly bacteria flourish. Also includes FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) which is a prebiotic (food for friendly bacteria).