"Psychobiotics" is a term that has recently been applied to bacterial cultures , often residing in the gut, that have been shown to have an impact on the brain10. To fully understand what psychobiotics are, it is important to understand the vital connection that scientists have discovered between the two organs. The bacteria living in our gut (our microbiota) communicate directly with our brain via the nervous system, and may be integrally linked to the workings and the health of our brain. Recent reseach has shown that psychobiotics can produce and deliver neroactive substances which act on the communication pathways beteen both organs 10. This communication between the brain and the gut is referred to as the gut-brain axis10.
The term psychobiotics was coined in 2013 by clinical psychiatrist Professor Ted Dinan10 and neuroscientist Professor John Cryan. It refers to the friendly bacteria that play a role in the gut-brain axis and influence the health and activity of your brain. More recently, the definition has expanded to include prebiotics, which act as food for our good bacteria and encourage their growth11.
A dysfunctional microbiome may alter the gut brain axis and may affect mood, emotions and cognition13. Research has shown that greater diversity of your microbiome may relate to a healthy gut and hence a healthy gut brain axis10.
Psychobiotics adjust your intestinal bacteria and research suggests that the right bacteria may help improve cognition, performance and coping skills - influencing your emotions, how you behave and how you react to stress10.
The special 1714-Serenitas culture in Zenflore was discovered and developed by PrecisionBiotics, in partnership with scientists and clinicians from one of the world’s leading centres of research on the microbiome and the gut-brain axis.
Zenflore contains the 1714-Serenitas culture which has been clinically studied1 and selected B vitamins*, which contribute to mental performance, reduction of tiredness and fatigue*.
Zenflore supports your mind and body during busy and demanding times and reduces fatigue.*
*Pantothenic Acid: Contributes to normal mental performance; Biotin, Folate, Niacin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to normal psychological function; Folate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; Biotin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to normal
*Pantothenic Acid: Contributes to normal mental performance; Biotin, Folate, Niacin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to normal psychological function; Folate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; Biotin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6: Contributes to normal
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