Though the last ten years or so has seen massive advances in our understanding of nutrition, the role of the gut and the potential benefits of considering our microbiome, the truth is that it’s still early days and there is much to be learnt. Humankind has eaten fermented foods for millennia, and this accumulated traditional wisdom has certainly held its own. Whether it was trial and error, natural instinct or simple necessity that led us to eat what we did, we now know the enormous benefits that come from a plant-based diet rich in fiber and fermented foods. Today, many researchers are unraveling the scientific basis for what our ancestors had to figure out the hard way.
Today, studies in the role of gut bacteria is a burgeoning field. Words like “probiotic” and “prebiotic” have found their way into our everyday vocabulary, and marketers have cottoned on, pushing all manner of health products on a curious public – think apple cider vinegar, trendy kombucha, kimchi, the homemade kefir craze, things like miso and matto and so on. It seems like these days, every health food blog, magazine or celebrity guru has something to say about the gut microbiome and its amazing role in our wellbeing.
But how much do we really know?
The truth is that as we refine our understanding, we’re starting to appreciate that not all bacteria are created equal, and that things may be quite a lot more complicated than they seemed at first. For example, careless use of just any old bacterial strain can actually increase inflammation, weight gain, brain fog or even start affecting your mood.
Those who have hopped on the probiotic bandwagon may have learnt earlier on: more isn’t always better. The probiotic obsession has created products that contain a whole cocktail of native and non-native bacteria, at truly mind-boggling concentrations. You may have seen promises of billions and billions of live bacteria per dose, and bold claims that nothing below 50 billion CFU and a dozen strains is worth your time.
But genuine gut health is about so much more than simply bombarding your system with as much bacteria as you possibly can, i.e. a “shotgun” approach – throw everything you’ve got at the problem and hope something sticks!
Instead, a more subtle and balanced trend in gut health is the development of synbiotics. In other words, both prebiotics and probiotics are introduced to the gut at the same time, along with beneficial nutrients and vitamins, supporting your immune system without upsetting your natural balance.
The research has shown that both humic and fulvic acid have noteworthy symbiotic action in the human gut. Essentially, they comprise a complete, balanced nutritional profile, that is gentle enough to provide safe, lasting effects for the long term, but will still be effective and work over a short period of time. Being plant-based, these materials work with your native flora instead of introducing foreign, potentially harmful, new strains.
AEON is a new, ultra-pure and highly active fulvic and humic acid product. Sourced from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this extract is 100% pure and natural – and it’s easy to see why this emerging superfood is gaining so much attention.
The benefits are wide-ranging:
- Contains pre- and probiotics to protect the integrity of the tight junctions in the cells of the gut lining, ensuring healthy digestive health, an optimized immune system and superior cognitive functioning.
- Probiotic strains populate the gut while prebiotic fiber feeds and supports them, helping the good bacteria thrive while bad bacteria are kept at bay.
- When combined, prebiotics and probiotics boost one another, giving you better results than simply taking a probiotic alone.
- With well cared for probiotics, you’ll better absorb essential nutrients from your digestive tract
AEON is naturally symbiotic and offers total, synergistic gut care designed by nature herself – and not synthesized in a lab like other products on the market!
