Do Probiotics Survive In The Stomach?

Do Probiotics Survive In The Stomach?

As nourishing as probiotics can be for our body, their journey to the intestines can be rough - especially as they pass through the stomach. In fact, some studies show that 99% of non micro-shield probiotics can die off in the first 30 minutes in a low pH environment. 

In this article, we’ve covered everything you need to know about how stomach acid impacts the efficacy of your probiotic and what you should look for to counter this - take a look!

March 20, 2024 — Andy Kelly
How To Keep Your Gut Healthy As You Age

How To Keep Your Gut Healthy As You Age

Heading into those golden years demands a closer look at many aspects of your health and wellbeing - and gut health is no exception. So, as the years roll on, it’s worth taking the time to understand how to keep your gut healthy becomes absolutely crucial. 

We’ve dived into the key steps for supporting a healthy gut as you age.

March 07, 2024 — Lauryn Railton
How Do I Do A Gut Cleanse?

How Do I Do A Gut Cleanse?

The end of the year is nearing and there's no better time to do a gut cleanse! Though since there are so many ways for you to cleanse your gut, you’ll likely start off by wondering what the best option is. Read on to learn how to do a gut cleanse!
November 17, 2022 — Lauryn Railton
How To Make Probiotics More Effective

How To Make Probiotics More Effective

Not sure how to make the most of probiotics? Did you know that there are different ways to do this? Read this blog post to learn all about it!
November 03, 2022 — Lauryn Railton
Does Sugar Kill Good Gut Bacteria?

Does Sugar Kill Good Gut Bacteria?

Halloween is right around the corner, and sugar is on everyone's mind! But what are the effects of sugar on our gut health? Does sugar have the ability to kill good gut bacteria? Read on to find out more.
October 19, 2022 — Lauryn Railton
How Does Vitamin C Support The Immune System?

How Does Vitamin C Support The Immune System?

At the right dosage, Vitamin C is often linked to immune system function and can be found in a variety of products. But what exactly is it, and how does vitamin C support the immune system?

In this blog post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about this micro-nutrient and its impact on our general wellbeing. Click to find out more!

August 04, 2022 — Andy Kelly
Introducing: PERKii Immunity Probiotic Shots

Introducing: PERKii Immunity Probiotic Shots

Rethink your daily probiotic supplement! Excited to announce the newest member of the PERKii Probiotic Drink family: PERKii Immunity Probiotic Shot.

Each small and mighty Shot is bottled with 8 billion Targeted Release Probiotics and packed with a healthy dose of Vitamin C per serve to support your immune system.

June 22, 2022 — Andy Kelly
Probiotic Protected Against Stomach Acid

Protecting Probiotics Through The Stomach

To reap the benefits of probiotics, it's important they survive the journey to the gut. Due to its low pH nature, regular probiotics can deteriorate inside the stomach, overall reducing efficacy in the gut.

PERKii Targeted Release Probiotics are protected against acidic pH environments up to 10,000 times stronger than non micro-shield probiotics, for greater survival through the stomach and into the gut.

March 16, 2022 — Andy Kelly
The Microbiome: What It Is And How Does It Work?

The Microbiome: What It Is And How Does It Work?

The microbiome is an aggregation of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes, which can influence digestion, immunity, brain health, heart health, and so much more.

In part four of our gut health mini-series, we define the microbiome, what it does and how it works.

March 02, 2022 — Andy Kelly
8 Gut Health Hacks You Need To Know

8 Gut Health Hacks You Need To Know

Whether it’s by consciously eating slower or consuming a daily probiotic drink, there are plenty of healthy habits you can incorporate to nourish and support your gut health.

In part three of our four part mini-series on gut health, we’re going to be sharing some simple tips and hacks you can use to help keep your gastrointestinal tract in tip-top shape.

February 23, 2022 — Andy Kelly
Benefits Of A Healthy Gut

Benefits Of A Healthy Gut

When we take care of our gut, our bodies are open to an assortment of direct and indirect health benefits. This includes advantages related to nutrient absorption and better bowel function.

There’s also an array of not-so-obvious benefits that come with better gut health, such as immunity and skin health. In the following blog post, we’ve listed the top 6 benefits of a healthy gut that everyone should know about. Check it out!

February 16, 2022 — Andy Kelly
Gut Health 101: How Does The Gut Work?

Gut Health 101: How Does The Gut Work?

At first glance, the gastrointestinal tract might only seem to cover the digestion of our food - though this is only scratching the surface. Our gut plays such a pivotal role in our overall health and wellbeing in many ways.

With a basic understanding of how the gastrointestinal tract operates, you can ensure the system runs smoothly and nourishes your body from the inside out. Find out more!

February 08, 2022 — Andy Kelly