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 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
NEW: PERKii Probiotic Shot

NEW: PERKii Probiotic Shot

INTRODUCING the new PERKii Super Probiotic Shots! Each high-potency 60ml shot is bottled with 8 billion of our targeted release probiotics, micro-shielded to get through to your gut.

The probiotic used, Bifidobacterium lactis is one of the world's most researched strain, and is best consumed daily over a 3 week or more period. Available exclusively online in two flavours!

January 21, 2022 — Andy Kelly
Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Australia

Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Australia

We’re incredibly proud to announce that PERKii has made the Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 List! The annual publication compiles the fastest growing companies in Australia.

PERKii Probiotics was started at the University of Queensland, with the goal to increasing probiotic efficacy through micro-shield technology. Fast-forward to today, and our Probiotic Drinks can be found in over 5,000 points of distribution - including Woolworths and Coles.

December 17, 2021 — Andy Kelly
6 Ways To Support Gut Health This Christmas

6 Ways To Support Gut Health This Christmas

To ensure your gut bacteria stays nice and healthy over this festive season, there are a few simple habits you can adopt. Whether it’s by using the time to get more sleep, or incorporating probiotics into your festive routine - there’s plenty of ways to look after your gut.

In this blog post, we’ve listed 6 ways you can support your gut health this Christmas - take a look!

December 02, 2021 — Andy Kelly
The Benefits Of Probiotic Drinks

The Benefits Of Probiotic Drinks

With their growing popularity, probiotic drinks have certainly made an impact over the last few years - and for good reason. So what exactly are the benefits of probiotic drinks, particularly when compared to regular probiotic products?

Not only do they provide a stable environment for living probiotics to thrive, but they also offer a refreshing alternative to 'hard-to-swallow' supplements. In this article we've explored the advantages of consuming probiotics through drinks. Check it out!

October 21, 2021 — Andy Kelly
Probiotics that Resist Stomach Acid

Probiotics that Resist Stomach Acid

It’s easy to read about the myriad of health benefits of a thriving community of living probiotics within the microbiome. From supporting immune response (lactobacillus casei) and bowel function (bifidobacterium), probiotics have been shown in multiple independent studies, and across a variety of strains, to impact our health in a variety of ways.
January 15, 2021 — Andy Kelly
Linking Gut Health & Mental Wellbeing

Linking Gut Health & Mental Wellbeing

The gastrointestinal system is in constant communication with the brain, with signals flowing back and forth influencing our decisions, mood and general wellbeing. We've known for a while now that our gut affects the way we feel.
August 31, 2020 — Andy Kelly
'Bifidobacterium' Probiotics

'Bifidobacterium' Probiotics

PERKii has recently announced a brand new sparkling variant to our range of probiotic drinks. Bubbles and flavour (while the most obvious) are not the only changes, in comparison to PERKii's still variant.
June 04, 2020 — Andy Kelly