Fighting Women's Digestive Problems
Millions of women experience digestive difficulties and at a higher rate than men.1 Many have been told to "suck it up," "it's all in your head," "you're overreacting," or "just deal with it." Few doctor visits involve discussing digestive issues, let alone solving them. Women suffer in silence, but that doesn't make the problem disappear.
Inspired by our founder's digestive struggles, Renew Life® has always insisted on a better approach to digestive wellness.
PROBIOTICS
With women in mind, Renew Life® formulated two women’s probiotic formulas with high amounts of Lactobacilli. Lactobacilli bacteria play an important role in a healthy vagina. They have the ability to colonize the mucosal layer of the vagina and compete with pathogenic microbes2 for nutrients and space. They secrete lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins, and biosurfactants, all of which have good antimicrobial properties. Lactic acid also helps to maintain the pH of the vagina at a range of 3.8 to 4.5, thereby preventing the creation of a favorable environment for the growth of pathogenic microbes.3
Renew Life® Ultimate Flora Vaginal Support Probiotic for Women
is a 50 billion culture, 9-strain refrigerated probiotic formula containing primarily Lactobacilli strains commonly found in a healthy vagina along with Bifidobacterium to help support gut and gastrointestinal health.
If you are looking for the convenience of a shelf-stable formula, Renew Life® Ultimate Flora Daily Care Women’s Probiotic
is a 25 billion culture, shelf-stable, 10-strain formula that is free from gluten, dairy, and soy.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as "essential" because the human body cannot produce these fatty acids on its own and must therefore obtain them through diet or supplementation. In addition to promoting heart and brain health, many studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help balance mood.4
Supercritical Omega is a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. This highly concentrated fish oil supplement contains 790 mg of EPA, 140 mg of DHA, and 1,000 IU of Vitamin D in each fish gelatin capsule. Added lipase helps break down fats, and the enteric coating helps reduce fishy burps. IFOS and Friend of the Sea® certifications ensure purity, potency, and sustainability.
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break down the food you eat and convert it into usable nutrients. Imagine a jackhammer breaking up a piece of concrete; digestive enzymes break food down into small building blocks that your body can absorb for health and wellness. When looking for a digestive enzyme supplement, a formula that contains several types of enzymes ensures it will help break down the wide variety of foods included in your daily diet.
DigestMORE® Ultra Potent is a digestive enzyme formula composed of a high concentration of multiple plant-based enzymes to promote nutrient absorption. It is useful for those who experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms after eating, regardless of the type of food.
FIBRE
Dietary fibre is an essential part of overall good health. A high-fibre diet promotes gut health, but can also bring other health benefits.5 There are two types of fibre: soluble and insoluble. Imagine a kitchen sponge; think of the yellow part of the sponge as soluble fibre – it absorbs. It breaks down in water and forms a gel that helps trap waste for elimination from the body. The rough green part of the sponge is insoluble fibre – it does not dissolve in water and does not break down in the digestive system. It provides bulk to strengthen and tone the muscles of the intestine and helps clean the walls of the intestine. Fibre is found only in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains.6 It does not contain vitamins or minerals, but is very important for the optimal functioning of our digestive system.7
FibreSMART® is a flax-based fibre supplement formulated to support daily gut health. Available in powder and capsule form, the product contains soluble and insoluble fibre, plus additional ingredients for the intestinal tract, including marshmallow root and slippery elm bark. It is easy to incorporate into your daily routine by adding it to liquid or soft foods. It contains no nuts, gluten, dairy, or soy.