Nourishing Your Gut: Meet Our NEW Full-Spectrum Postbiotics

Published on February 27, 2024


By Emma Cunningham

Emma Cunningham

Emma Cunningham is a nutritionist, environmentalist, and in-house copywriter at Gaia Herbs. Her love for the planet, food, and plant medicine comes from her three years traveling through the world solo while fully immersed in eastern and idigenous cultures, languages, cuisines, and ways of life. Now based in Los Angeles with her fiancé and dog, she hopes her words and work can inform, inspire, and create lasting change in our personal and planet’s well-being.

Here at Gaia Herbs, we believe a healthy gut and overall digestive well-being are things to strive for. Our new full spectrum postbiotics line (made with organic fermented superfoods) might be the ticket to elevating your digestive health.

The digestive tract is ground zero for immune, metabolic, and digestive health and the foundation of overall well-being. Our bodies have evolved alongside beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods for centuries. Incorporating a fermented postbiotic into your routine provides your gut health with a solid foundation.REF#3575 REF#3576

That said, we combined juice from traditional fermented foods with convenience (zero refrigeration needed) to bring you digestive capsules packed with three billion postbiotic cells for digestive health support.*

But before we touch on the details of this incredible new line, let's break down what prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics are and how they benefit you.

Understanding the Basics: Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just like pre- and probiotics, postbiotics work behind the scenes to support our gut health.

  • Prebiotics: Nourishing beneficial bacteria, fueling the fermentation process in the gut.
  • Probiotics: The living microorganisms that conduct fermentation.
  • Postbiotics: Beneficial byproducts produced by probiotics during fermentation.

Learn more about the differences of pre, pro, and postbiotics. 

6 Benefits of Postbiotics

Early research indicates that the health benefits associated with prebiotics and probiotics are mainly due to postbiotics production.

Postbiotics play a crucial role in 

  • Regulating immune health
  • Maintaining a balanced microbiome
  • Supporting a healthy inflammatory response
  • Encouraging regularity
  • Enhancing nutrient absorption
  • Contributing to cardiovascular health

Comparisons: Postbiotics vs. Fermented Foods and Other Products

Each two-capsule serving found in our postbiotic supplements provides the equivalent amount of wild-type inactivated lactic acid bacteria and lactic acid from sauerkraut juice found in two tablespoons of traditionally fermented sauerkraut. Unlike live fermented foods, our postbiotics offer convenience without the potential gassiness associated with larger quantities.

Taking postbiotics directly, instead of relying solely on prebiotics and probiotics, can allow for more efficient absorption of health benefits. Practical advantages include stability, longer shelf life, no need for refrigeration, and consistent levels of beneficial compounds.

Learn more about the benefits of fermented foods. 

What’s in our Postbiotic Fermented Juice Products? 

  • Sauerkraut: Organic green cabbage, sea salt, wild-type lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation.
  • Kimchi: Organic napa cabbage, organic green cabbage, organic radish, organic carrots, organic onions, organic hot peppers, organic garlic, organic ginger, sea salt, wild-type lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation.
  • Ginger-Turmeric: Organic green cabbage, organic carrots, organic onions, organic ginger, organic jalapenos, organic turmeric, organic cumin seed, sea salt, wild-type lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation.
  • Ginger-Beet: Organic beets, organic green cabbage, organic onions, organic ginger, sea salt, wild-type lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation.

You might notice a slightly salty taste before swallowing the capsule. These postbiotics offer a convenient way to enjoy the benefits of fermented juices, especially if you're not a fan of the taste of fermented foods.

A Brand You Can Trust for Herbal and Postbiotic Support 

For over 30 years, Gaia Herbs has led the industry in the formulation of unique herbal and nutraceutical supplements. 

Our postbiotic line is just one example of how we combine the science and wisdom of herbalism and nature to bring you supplements that work as hard as you do. 

Because the efficacy of our products is based on the health of our plants, we nurture seeds saved from the prior harvest and started in their 60,000-square-foot greenhouse to the plants growing on their Certified Organic Regenerative Herb Farm. Every herb is screened and validated in their on-site ISO Laboratory to ensure they meet Purity & Potency standards. 

You can view these testing results and discover where each ingredient was sourced online using the Meet Your Herbs web page.

Check out our new postbiotic products and others we have available on our website. 

Overall, embarking on a journey to better gut health with our full spectrum postbiotics can help you prioritize digestive well-being. In doing so, you're laying the groundwork for a healthier and more vibrant you.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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