Do you struggle to maintain a healthy weight?  You are not alone!  As many as 63% of Australians are overweight or obese. Obesity is associated with a wide range of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and some cancers.

Lowering your set-point of where your weight naturally bounces back to is key to losing weight and keeping it off.  The best way to do this is through consistent, daily, healthy eating and exercise – and probiotics can help!

The Marvellous Microbiome

Over the last decade or so there has been enormous interest in the microbiome – the billions of microbes that live on and in the body. Researchers continue to discover how the microbiome influences numerous aspects of our existence, including the risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic imbalances.

Of the many microbes in the gut, some are able to extract more energy from food than others. However, if you have too many of these bacteria (known as Firmicutes), then the body tends to store away this extra energy as fat, contributing to weight gain. If on the other hand, you have more of a different type of bacteria (called Bacteriodetes) then less energy is extracted from food, less fat is stored, and you are likely to be leaner.

Two strains in particular have been found useful in helping to control weight gain:

Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis (B-420™): As well as reducing fat mass (particularly belly fat and waist circumference), B-420™ has also been shown to support healthy blood sugar levels and to reduce the ‘yo-yo’ weight regain often experienced after weight loss.

Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis (HN019™): This probiotic strain can reduce fat storage, body mass index (BMI), and lower levels of unhealthy cholesterol.

The combination of these specific probiotic strains reduces appetite, so you tend to eat less and store less fat. They also improve gut health, maintaining and repairing the gut lining and reducing the inflammation which leads to weight gain and metabolic disease. These strains have also been found to improve the amount and actions of beneficial gut microbiota in general, which supports digestive and overall health.

Start your weight loss journey today by calling Michelle at Avedissian Natural Health on 9453 0779!