The olive tree is an incredibly versatile and valuable plant, offering a wide range of benefits beyond just the iconic olives they produce. From health and nutrition to environmental contributions and cultural significance, olive trees provide a bounty of resources. With its numerous health-promoting properties, perhaps the most underrated of these resources is olive leaf extract.
The gut is a remarkable ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Maintaining a well-balanced gut microbiome is most commonly associated with healthy digestion and strong gastrointestinal tract health, however the benefits extend far beyond this. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of a well-balanced gut microbiome and the potential disruptions it can face, as well as key probiotic strains within the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera and how they can offer support to achieve optimal gut health, immune function, vaginal health, brain function, oral health and overall well-being.
Saccharomyces boulardii, S. boulardii for short, is not your typical probiotic; it’s a non-pathogenic yeast strain rather than a bacterium, widely recognized as a valuable probiotic agent. This distinctness allows it to survive the harsh acidic environment of the stomach and reach the intestines intact, where it exerts its beneficial effects for gastrointestinal health and immune function.