#1: Hydrolysed collagen peptides
Hydrolysed collagen peptides create an environment that helps your “good” gut bacteria thrive by:
Supporting the gut lining: Glycine and proline, amino acids found in hydrolysed collagen peptides, play crucial roles in maintaining the integrity and function of your gut lining. A healthy gut barrier prevents intestinal permeability (also known as “leaky gut syndrome”), which can allow harmful substances to cross into the bloodstream and disrupt gut bacteria balance.
Reducing inflammation in the gut: An inflammatory environment in the gut can disrupt the delicate balance of the gut microbiome. That’s where hydrolysed collagen peptides’ anti-inflammatory properties come in to save the day — by reducing inflammation, they create a favourable environment for the growth of “good” gut bacteria.
#2: Greens
For the uninitiated, “greens” refer to a category of leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
Greens nourish “good” gut bacteria by providing:
Dietary fibre: Strictly speaking, humans can’t digest fibre, but the “good” bacteria in our guts (especially Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli) can. More specifically, they ferment fibre, breaking it down into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, acetate, and propionate. SCFAs, in turn, promote the growth of “good” gut bacteria by contributing to the maintenance of gut barrier integrity and lowering inflammation.
Minerals and vitamins crucial for healthy digestion: Some of the most noteworthy ones include magnesium and vitamin K. Magnesium helps regulate muscle function, including the smooth muscles of the digestive tract. This is essential for peristalsis, the rhythmic muscle contraction that moves food through the digestive tract. Healthy gut motility promotes regular bowel movements, reducing the amount of harmful bacteria or toxins that linger in the gut, creating a friendlier environment for “good” gut bacteria. Vitamin K, on the other hand, is essential for maintaining gut lining health, which, once again, provides the right habitat for “good” gut bacteria to grow, colonise, and flourish.
#3: Super fruits
Beyond being incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals that contribute to optimal digestive function (and gut health), super fruits are also packed with potent antioxidants such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and vitamin C, which help protect the gut lining and “good” gut bacteria from oxidative stress.
But … which fruits are super fruits? Well, a few key ones known for their exceptional nutritional benefits and positive impact on gut health include:
Acai berries: Packed with antioxidants (especially anthocyanins), omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and essential vitamins like Vitamin A and C
Blueberries: Rich in flavonoids, Vitamin C, and antioxidants
Goji berries: High in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and beta-carotene
Strawberries: Rich in Vitamin C, manganese, and antioxidants like ellagic acid
Pomegranate: Full of polyphenols, Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants like punicalagins
#4: Prebiotics
Prebiotics are non-digestible food components, typically fibres or other carbohydrates, that support the growth and activity of “good” gut bacteria by serving as food for “good” gut bacteria.
Prebiotics are selectively fermented by beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, propionate, and acetate.
These SCFAs support a healthy gut lining, fuel the cells lining the colon, support the gut’s pH balance, and have anti-inflammatory effects — ultimately nourishing “good” gut bacteria and supporting overall gut health.
There are several types of prebiotics, each with unique properties and benefits for gut health. The main types of prebiotics are:
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): Short chains of fructose molecules; found in foods like garlic, onions, and asparagus
Inulin: A type of soluble fibre; found in foods like chicory root and Jerusalem artichokes
Resistant starch: A type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine; found in foods like unripe bananas, beans, and whole grains
Galactomannan: A type of polysaccharide; found in sources like fenugreek seed and guar gum
#5: Digestive enzymes
Generally, your body produces enough digestive enzymes to facilitate the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients into forms that can be absorbed into your bloodstream and used for energy, growth, and repair.
But chronic stress and a poor diet (e.g., frequent overindulgence or consuming ultra-processed foods) could negatively impact digestive enzyme production. And when that happens, a considerable amount of undigested food may pass into the colon and ferment in the gut — potentially leading to the growth of harmful gut bacteria that could overwhelm your “good” gut bacteria population.
In such cases, supplemental digestive enzymes could be helpful. Key digestive enzymes you should look out for include:
Amylase: Breaks down carbohydrates into smaller sugars like maltose and glucose
Protease: Breaks down proteins into amino acids and peptides
Lipase: Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Cellulase: Breaks down cellulose found in plant fibre (note: humans don’t produce cellulase, which makes this digestive enzyme particularly helpful)
Lactase: Breaks down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, into glucose and galactose
Caring for your gut health is now super easy
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This phenomenally powerful Organic Greens blend is formulated with all the top 5 ingredients you need to nourish your “good” gut bacteria. Every serving contains:
5 grams of Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
5 Organic Greens (Spirulina, Chlorella, Alfalfa Grass, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass)
5 Super Fruits (Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Cranberry, Elderberry, Acai, Goji)
4 Prebiotic Fibres (Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum, Chicory Root Fibre, Acacia Fibre, Organic Green Banana Resistant Starch Powder)
5 Digestive Enzymes (protease, Amylase, Lipase, Cellulase, Lactase)
