What on earth is Biodiversity and why does it matter?

Biodiversity is a term used to describe the many different forms of life in one specific habitat or ecosystem. The more biodiversity within a particular habitat the more that habitat benefits. When that habitat is your body then biodiversity also includes bacteria! The habitat of micro-organisms that live on and inside your body - commonly referred to as your microbiome - should have the greatest possible biodiversity.

Biodiversity = Bacterial Diversity

To achieve this you must increase the numbers of different kinds of bacteria. There are over 1000 different known species of good bacteria! And you can consume a good variety of these good bugs by taking a broad spectrum probiotic. Because having many kinds of good bugs provides you with greater protection from disease, you can expect long term health benefits such as:

• Better vitamin and amino acid production
• Better gut health and function
• Boosted immunity

Bacterial diversity helps protect you from developing:

• Allergies/eczema
• Anxiety and/or depression
• Autoimmune disease
• Diabetes
• Digestive problems (leaky gut, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, etc.)
• Obesity
• Weak immunity
• Yeast infections

Broad Spectrum Probiotics protect your gut

Since different types of good bacteria prefer different living conditions, broad spectrum probiotics provide a collection of good bacteria that will populate multiple areas of your body. These areas include the small and large intestine, vaginal tract, and urinary tract.

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Healthy Essentials Broad Spectrum, Australian-made Probiotics contain a minimum of 10 types of bacteria. These go to work in your body immediately to:

• Support digestive health
• Support immune health
• Support skin health
• Support bowel health
• Support vaginal health
• Relieve symptoms of food intolerance
• Support health and wellbeing

Find out more and shop online for Healthy Essential Probiotics here For all your questions and concerns about probiotics, just ‘Ask a Naturopath’ to find out which is best for you.