The gut flora, also called the microbiota or microbiome, describes the entire community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, mushrooms, and other microbes) that live in the human gut. These tiny organisms play a vital role in our health and influence many physiological processes.
The microbiome strongly affects various bodily functions, including metabolism, immune response, and overall well-being. This has also been acknowledged in the sports world, where some athletes aim to optimize their microbiome to boost performance, recover more quickly, or better cope with the physical demands of their sport.
It is believed that a healthy, well-functioning microbiome may help improve endurance, enhance energy production, or reduce inflammation in the body — all key factors impacting athletic performance.
The three most important pillars of intestinal supplementation are:
- Probiotics: Foods, directly supply the “good” gut bacteria. For example: fermented products like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, apple cider vinegar, or the JARMINO Multi Impuls.
- Prebiotics: Foods that nourish the “good” gut bacteria. Fiber-rich, especially inulin-rich vegetables such as artichokes, chicory, garlic, leek, dandelion, parsnip, and black salsify.
- Collagen: A protein that helps protect the lining of the digestive tract. Bone broth and collagen from pasture-raised sources. We warmly recommend the JARMINO Bone Broth Concentrate or the JARMINO Organic Collagen for enhancing your dishes.
