Good Belly Probiotics Drinks & Shots Review and Ingredients

Good Belly Probiotics SuperShots are a line of probiotic drinks, supplements and functional foods that contain the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) culture.

This brand of products is designed to improve the immune system and helps with digestive conditions, especially those experienced after a course of antibiotics. This formula also helps regulate bowel function to avoid constipation.

One popular new offering is the GoodBelly Probiotic Bar which comes in a Honey Almond Butter and Cocoa Peanut Butter flavor. There is also the GoodBelly Straight Shot Probiotic Drinks, the tropical green juice, the blueberry juice, a coconut water product and oral capsules.

The Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) strain of probiotic bacteria is formulated to withstand stomach acids to reach the gut. This probiotic culture was developed by gastroenterologists in Sweden for post-surgery recovery and has been used for over 20 years.

Each serving of Good Belly Probiotics contains 50 billion live bacterial cultures, which is a mucher higher dose than many other products on the market. To facilitate the use of probiotics into a healthy lifestyle plan, the 12 Day Belly Reboot program is available via the Good Belly website.

Probiotics

Digestive Supplement

Gut Health

Digestion

Immune Function

How It Works:

• Supports a healthy immune system & microflora
• Promotes digestion & nutrient absoprtion
• Combats pathogenic bacteria; Improves metabolism

Dosage:

Between 1 - 10 Billion CFUs per day

Safety:

Rated Likely Safe

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Good Belly Probiotics Review

According to the manufacturers, “GoodBelly’s Lactobacillus plantarum 299v can be found naturally in the intestinal system, and may help promote healthy digestion when consumed daily as part of a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle.”

The Good Belly probiotic formula is available as a Probiotic Juice Drink with the juice flavors Mango, Blueberry Acai, Pomegranate Blackberry, Cranberry Watermelon, Tropical Orange, Tropical Green and Coconut Water.

For a daily dose option, the Good Belly Shot is available. It contains the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) formula with vitamins and calcium and comes is the juice flavors Blueberry Acai, Pomegranate Blackberry, Mango and Strawberry.

The Good Belly Probiotic Goodstuff is a daily shot dose that contains no added sugar and has a slightly sweet flavor. The Good Belly Good Boost contains a larger dose of probiotics and comes in the flavors Vanilla Chamomile and Lemon Ginger.

Benefits of Good Belly Probiotics

Good Belly Probiotics contain an effective dosage of 50 billion live Colony Forming Units (CFUs) of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) per serving.

L. plantarum is a species of Lactic-acid bacteria that colonizes the upper gastrointestinal tract and inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. It helps to break down foods that we consume and produces lactic acid to maintain the acidity of the gut.

This prevents pathogenic bacteria from growing and causing digestive disturbances or infections. Maintaining a healthy balance between the probiotic bacteria and the pathogenic bacteria in the gut is important both for regular digestive function and for the immune system.

The dosage of probiotics provided by Good Belly Probiotics is significantly higher than many other products on the market, which generally provide between 100 million to 10 billion CFUs per serving.

However, this product only provides one strain of probiotic bacteria. Research suggests that probiotic organisms are more viable and have greater health benefits when several strains are combined together. Many probiotic complex supplements sold today have between 5 – 10 different strains of bacteria, all of which have specific health benefits.

Good Belly Probiotic Effects

Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) found in Good Belly Probiotic Shots has been well-researched. This supplement has been found to support the digestive system, alleviate inflammation and help to prevent bacterial infections.

The results of an animal clinical study published in the journal Genes & Nutrition) in May 2015 showed the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) culture supports immune function.

This probiotic helped to regulate the production of adenosine that is produced by the immune cells and it also helped to reduce inflammation in the ileum, the final section of the small intestine. It was also found to reduce inflammation in other parts of the body.

Another animal study that was published in APMIS in September 2006 showed that the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) supplement helped prevent bacterial translocation from the intestinal lumen to the mesenteric lymph nodes.

Bacterial translocation makes patients more susceptible to infections and can lead to lethal sepsis. More research is needed as a study in July 2012 in Digestive Diseases in Sciences showed inconclusive results on the prevention of bacterial translocation with patients having a colon re-sectioning.

A study published in the journal Digestion and Liver Disease in January 2005 confirmed that the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) culture does survive the journey through the gastrointestinal tract. This is an important feature because it is live cultures that provide the probiotic benefit in the gut.

Another study published in Critical Care in June 2005 also showed the Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) culture survived the passage from the stomach to the rectum.

The participants in this study were critically ill patients who were being treated with anti-biotics. Before this study, this had only been established in healthy volunteers in a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics in September 2003.

This study showed taking the probiotic treatment significantly increased the amount of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V) in the fecal flora within the first week of treatment. This benefit was reduced significantly after one week of taking the probiotic.

Good Belly Probiotic Side Effects

Lactobacillus probiotics are rated as Likely Safe by the Natural Medicines Database. Some people may experience bloating and gas when first taking Good Belly Probiotic Super Shots.

To ease this symptom, divide the initial dosage in half and only switch to a full dose after a few days of use.

Good Belly Probiotic Shots are lactose-free and are suitable to be taken by most people. The SuperShots are also non-GMO, free of soy products and vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

Probiotics should not be taken by those with impaired immune systems, such as organ transplant donors, anyone using immunosuppressant medications, individuals with HIV or AIDS, or those using a catheter.

Probiotics will interact with antibiotic drugs. They should be used at least two hours apart from each other to prevent the antibiotic medication from killing off the probiotic cultures.

Probiotics should be avoided during pregnancy or while nursing unless advised otherwise by a medical professional. Some strains of probiotic bacteria have been deemed helpful for preventing allergies in infants if taken during pregnancy.

Good Belly Probiotics are a good choice for those who are lactose intolerant as well as those who are looking for non-dairy supplements. This probiotic formula has been used for over twenty years with good results and was designed for gastrointestinal conditions.

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