The United Nation?s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) and the World Health Organization (WHO) define probiotics as ?live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.?
As an athlete, you subject yourself to intense training and environments with high temperatures. Both of which break down your immune system and compromise your gut. Recent studies have shown that intense training and hot temperatures can break down your small intestines, making it more permeable. This has been popularly termed "Leaky Gut". Leaky Gut can greatly reduce performance in athletes!
When your gut becomes "leaky" it allows food particles, bacteria, pathogens, and endotoxins to enter your blood stream. Your body's natural response to this is to trigger an inflammatory response. You as an athlete know that inflammation is one of your biggest enemies. We've found that through the natural healing powers of probiotics; you can repair and fortify your gut. Keeping you off of the sidelines, and in the game!*
