Why does Adaptogenic Greens Blend not contain probiotics?Updated 4 months ago

With so many greens powders including probiotics, you might wonder why we chose not to. The reason? The latest research suggests that probiotic supplementation isn’t always as beneficial as it’s made out to be—especially when only a few strains are included, as is the case in many greens blends.

Instead, we focus on prebiotics and beneficial plant compounds that help support your body’s natural gut microbiome more effectively. Here’s why:

Latest Evidence on Probiotics
Recent research shows that adding a few probiotic strains, as many greens blends do, does not consistently deliver significant benefits for gut health.

Crowding Out Effect
Introducing only a limited number of strains can lead to a "crowding out" effect, where these strains may compete with and displace the native beneficial bacteria, potentially reducing overall microbiome diversity.

Individual Variability
Probiotics can be helpful in certain cases for some people, but their effects vary widely among individuals. It’s very hard to predict who will benefit from a specific probiotic formulation, and there’s always the risk of making things significantly worse.

Our Prebiotic Approach
Instead of adding probiotics, we focus on prebiotics. Ingredients like the polysaccharides in spirulina and other beneficial plant compounds naturally support a diverse community of good bacteria. Many of our customers have experienced reduced bloating and an overall improvement in well-being as a result.

The Takeaway
Our Adaptogenic Greens Blend is designed to support gut health through naturally occurring prebiotics rather than a limited probiotic formula, aligning with the latest evidence for sustained and effective benefits.