PREBIOTICS

 

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT ZEN BASIL SEEDS?

Zen Basil Seeds are Prebiotics that support our bodies digestive and immune system. With a low-glycemic index, Zen Basil Seeds are the perfect all natural supplement for your metabolic health. Classified as an oligosaccharide, Basil Seeds lower both cholesterol and triglycerides. It also produces short chain-fatty acids and B-vitamins, as well as improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. Prebiotics are what make the bodies Probiotics survive and thrive!

WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS?

Prebiotics are fibers, mostly plant-based, that nourish good probiotic bacteria in your gut. They help support digestive health and strengthen your immune system. Basically, a prebiotic is like a fertilizer to help the ‘garden’ of your good gut bacteria flourish.

BENEFITS OF PREBIOTICS

Prebiotics nourish certain probiotic bacteria. This may help support gut health and promote overall health by:

  • Increasing and energizing beneficial bacteria 

  • Normalizing the gut by restoring the balance between good and bad bacteria 

  • Promote weight loss

  • Prebiotics are a special kind of fiber. They serve as “food” for the good bacteria in your gut — the bacteria aiding your digestion and helping you manage your weight.

PREBIOTIC PROPERTIES

  • Do not naturally occur in the gut

  • Are not live bacteria

  • Are plant-based fibers that promote growth of probiotics

  • Remain stable for long periods of time

  • Are not as sensitive to outside environment

  • Are necessary for Probiotics to survive and thrive

  • Are used by probiotics to make short-chain fatty acids, which defend our bodies against harmful microorganisms