Choosing the Right Probiotic with Genestra HMF® Probiotics

When we walk into our local health store or look online, we are inundated by an abundance of choices. Brand after brand all with different formulas, different methods, different prices, and different packaging. Choices are wonderful but without guided information decisions can be a bit overwhelming. So, what makes one probiotic so different from another? We can’t speak to what other companies deem important, but we can provide you with an introduction to Genestra Brands® HMF Probiotics and a quick guideline of what you may want to know to make an informed decision.

Important Role of Probiotics

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that work to keep your gut healthy and play an important role in our overall health. The importance of this is highlighted in the close relationship between the gastrointestinal and immune systems. As nearly 80% of your immune cells are found in your gut, it’s easy to see how good health begins here.

Although probiotics are found in yogurt and fermented foods, supplements usually provide more of the good bacteria. So, how do we find the right one? As we look for a probiotic formula, it is important to keep in mind that the specific properties or benefits of a probiotic are strain specific. If your goal is to support your immune system, it is not effective to be taking a probiotic meant to support your mood or fend off Traveller’s diarrhea. And since we are not all expected to be probiotic experts, it’s best to reach for a quality product that’s backed by research.

Genestra HMF® Probiotics

Genestra Brands HMF Probiotics are trusted by healthcare professionals across Canada. That’s because we’re committed to providing thoroughly researched, studied and tested formulas. We use human-strain probiotics providing higher rates of colonization, strong adherence to the gut lining as well as targeted formulas suited to specific ages, life stages and conditions.

So, Which Probiotic Do You Choose?

As stated before, the benefits of probiotics are strain specific. Therefore, a great place to start is with your reason for taking a probiotic. Many people take a probiotic to maintain a healthy gut flora and keep their gastrointestinal bacteria in a healthy balance. If this is the case, you may want to look at a probiotic containing a well-studied combination or consortium of strains. HMF® Forte and HMF® Intensive are examples of probiotics that include just that. The consortium in these formulas is one of the most researched consortiums of probiotics and has been found to demonstrate numerous benefits to the individual and specifically to their gut health.

If you are looking for a probiotic for your infant or child, make sure to utilize probiotic strains that have been formulated and researched for use with children. For example, HMF® Baby Drops contains a combination of probiotic strains which research shows helps relieve colic symptoms in infants. Or HMF® Fit for School which contains probiotics combined with vitamins C & D. Research with this probiotic consortium and vitamin C has demonstrated immune system support and the reduction of symptoms such as sore throat and coughs in children. When utilizing strains specific to a young population and geared at their support, the results can be quite remarkable.

Another common reason for taking a probiotic is because of a specific condition such as IBS, dandruff, a UTI, or diarrhea from antibiotics or travelling. Different conditions have different etiologies therefore products that have been formulated with targeted conditions in mind often bring about the greatest benefits. Genestra Brands portfolio of HMF Probiotics contains numerous targeted formulas, including:

• HMF® IBS Relief for reduction of IBS symptoms such as bloating or days with pain
• HMF® Travel to reduce the likelihood of developing Traveller's diarrhea
• HMF® Hair & Scalp to reduce the symptoms of moderate to severe dandruff

Our goal was to give you some insight into HMF Probiotics and how to choose the right probiotic for you, hopefully we were able to do that. So, next time you step into your local health food store, you should be more familiar with our products and have your questions ready to find the right probiotic choice for your health.

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    - HMF Intensive (shelf-stable)

    - HMF Forte (shelf-stable)

    - HMF Fit For School (shelf-stable)