We include apples in our probiotic powder because apples are high in fiber, including the soluble fiber pectin. Eating apples has been studied for their potential to improve the types and amounts of bacteria in the small intestines. We incorporate organic rice powder to stop this powder from caking, keeping it smooth and easy to mix, without having to use synthetic alternatives like silicon dioxide.

Bifidobacterium bifidum is one of the first beneficial bacteria that colonizes the infant digestive system after birth and may help prime the immune system to work properly. B. bifidum has good adhesion capabilities, meaning that it can persist in the digestive system despite difficult conditions like high acidity. Studies suggest that B. bifidum may benefit the digestive system through its impacts on mucin, the mucus lining of the intestinal tract. B. bifidum has also been studied for its potential to reduce the harmful effects of H. Pylori, an infection-causing bacteria, in the digestive system.

Neither an artichoke nor from Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Artichoke is actually sunflower root. This root is a natural prebiotic, high in fiber–stimulating and feeding the Bifidobacteria (the good guys!) in the gut.[1]

Lactobacillus acidophilus naturally occurs in the digestive tract and is one of the most commonly studied probiotic bacteria strains. It has been studied as a solution for an array of digestive issues, including reducing the symptoms of lactose intolerance and reducing abdominal pain and symptoms in individuals with IBS. Cellular studies have found that L. acidophilus may increase the presence of anti-inflammatory signaling molecules and decrease the presence of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules. L. acidophilus may support a strong immune system: in one study of children, consuming L. acidophilus in combination with B. lactis (which is also present in our probiotic powder) was associated with a shorter duration of acute respiratory infections.

Lactobacillus plantarum is a probiotic strain commonly found in fermented foods like sourdough and kimchi. L. plantarum is a hardy bacterial strain that has been shown to successfully transit through the digestive system without getting destroyed by the high-acid environment of the stomach. L. plantarum has been studied for its potential immunostimulating effects, as well as for its potential to support a strong intestinal wall. Studies suggest that taking L. plantarum may ease abdominal symptoms of IBS.

Lavender is well-known in gardening, essential oils, and now modern scientific research. This holy herb dates thousands of years back in history, and scientists today are now proving it may have both calming and healing properties [1]. Plus, it adds the most refreshing floral twist to Trust Your Gut!

There's a group of carbohydrates sandwiched between simple sugars (monosaccharides) and starches (polysaccharides) called oligosaccharides. Oligosaccharides are a prebiotic, meaning they act as food for the bacteria in the digestive system. Oligosaccharides are a particularly potent nutrient source for the bifidobacterium found in our probiotic powder. Our oligosaccharides come naturally from tapioca, which is a starch extracted from the Cassava root.