While there is an acceleration of studies linking gut
microbiomes with, well, nearly every aspect of our health, these clues can also
take us down exciting ANTI-aging channels that lead to a better skin and not
just a better feeling.
The most likely reason for this near miracle is hydration
and there is evidence that the longer the probiotic strands are of the strain
you introduce to your gut, the less water is let go and the more hydrated the
body will be. According to the article cited below, the supplement changes the
expression of the genes connected to hydration, inhibiting water loss at a
cellular level, skin cells included.
Drinking enough water is advice as old as existence, but do
we really drink enough? Personally I find that drinking more water seems to
have no effect. If this sounds familiar to you, then like myself, you might
benefit from introducing your body to Lactobacillus Plantarum, plus other cultured
bacteria that live to make your gut-health better.
In the cited article (link here) , the study of a probiotic with Lactobacillus Plantarum HY7714 in an anti-aging
oral supplement, found that of 110 women aged between 41 and 59, those who received
the probiotic measured reduced wrinkles. I could not verify anything about it,
however their theory on why their study could brag about the results of
improved skin elasticity, reduced wrinkle depth and glossier textures, was
interesting because of this beneficial retention of hydration. I find it
interesting that the Probiotics worked on the skin, the outside, when it was taken
orally and brought results from the inside. You can read the article yourself
for the details and find a link to the study and author here. What was most valuable to my curiosity, is
that this is worth learning more about and it is a great test you can do right
at home. The results should be more than reduced wrinkles. If this study is accurate,
you might get more than you bargained for in setting your microbiome right and getting
energy and good health too.
Kefir is a fermented beverage, that is made from milk, water
or nut milks. Milk kefir has a delicious slightly tart flavour that is
known and loved throughout Europe. Water delivers a naturally sparkling low sugar slightly sweet drink. The sugar in both the milk
and water kefirs are converted and eaten by the microbes.
According to the NCBI government website, kefir grains (SCOBY) cultures contain
not only Lactobacillus Plantarum but many more*.
Drink as little as 40ml of kefir every day, or more if you
find it too delicious to resist, and drink lots of water, and comment down
below if you see a difference.
We at NUMESA believe that the route to a happy life is
through a healthy tummy. Visit the NUMESA website for all your kefir needs and
information.
* "... bulgaricus, Lactobacillus plantarum, and L. kefiranofaciens are
predominant species. However, these species represent only 20% of the
Lactobacillus in the final fermented beverage, with the remainder consisting of
Lactobacillus kefiri.”
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