By: Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
In any health assessment, after gathering general information, I always start by asking questions about gut health. I do this because even if you don’t have any digestive issues, health begins in the gut. But true health encompasses the whole body, so once the gut is handled, we have to tackle all other areas.
Probiotics are frequently recommended for gut health, but their benefits can go away beyond digestion. FEM-PRO 59.5 by Doctor’s Pick is a probiotic designed specifically for women’s total health to address the most common concerns women face, such as hormonal balance, skin health, weight management, and energy. It is also the only probiotic supplement on the market with saffron, which can help with mood, stress and anxiety.
FEM-PRO 59.9: More than Digestive Health
Your microbiome is not just limited to the gut. There are millions of bacterial species living on every part of your body, playing a role in every aspect of your health. FEM-PRO 59.5 contains a variety of probiotics to tackle every area of a woman’s health. It contains 17 different strains in optimal ratios to support mental, hormonal, immune, heart, and vaginal health.
Ingredients in FEM-PRO 59.5 & BENEFITS:
PREBIOTICS IN FEM PRO:
To keep the bacteria healthy and help your body make the most of the supplement, these bacteria need food. FEM-PRO 59.5 contains a patent-pending organic prebiotic called Inubio™, which is a collection of organic whole food sources of fiber from inulin, chicory root, and Jerusalem artichoke. This type of fiber is not digested, therefore it is able to make its way to the colon to feed the healthy bacteria, while inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria. Aside from feeding bacteria, undigestible fiber has its own benefits such as lowering blood sugar, improving digestion, suppressing inflammation, and helping maintain a healthy weight.
FEM-PRO 59.5 also contains saffron, an aromatic spice that has been evaluated in multiple clinical studies to improve mood, manage symptoms of PMS, and help 
optimize brain function.
Not all probiotics are created equal
Have you ever taken a probiotic for several months, only to experience unpleasant side effects or no effects at all? That is because many probiotic formulas are loaded with cheaper probiotic strains (usually L acidophilus), and use only trace amounts of the more effective (and more expensive) strains. This is why so many probiotic formulas say their formula is “proprietary”—they hide the fact they’re mostly using the cheapest strains by not showing the amount of each probiotic strain that is actually in the formula.
In contrast, FEM-PRO 59.5, shows the exact amounts of each probiotic strain. You should know what you are putting in your body.
Another issue is that many probiotics contain artificial sweeteners or other fillers. These ingredients either have no effect on your health or as in the case of sweeteners, can negatively impact your body’s natural microbiome. FEM-PRO 59.5, on the other hand, contains no artificial sweeteners or fillers of any kind.
FEM-PRO 59.5 was carefully designed to optimize women’s health. Its carefully selected 17 strains hep address the most common concerns women have from mood to immunity to skin health. You deserve the best for your health. FEM-PRO 59.5 can help you reach your goals.
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