Winter Probiotic Protocol: How to Prevent and Treat Illness

When the sweet little Sylvie (Lauren, our Patient Care Coordinator’s daughter) came down with a cold, a winter probiotic protocol came to the rescue!

Of course, Lauren sprang into action, and so Sylvie recovered quickly.

70% of the immune system resides in the gut. That means having a diverse and robust microbiome is crucial for staying healthy and bouncing back after illness.

Consider a winter probiotic protocol a must-have to keep seasonal illness at bay this year for the entire family.

Winter Probiotic Protocol Part 1: Take All Winter Long

HKHM SporeBiotic IG

Specifically during cold and flu season, I recommend our HKHM SporeBiotic IG.

I personally take this all winter long, as do most of our patients and their families.

This is not only a specially formulated spore-based probiotic, but it also contains one of my favorite immune-boosting ingredients, immunoglobulins (the “IG”—think colostrum on steroids).

If your body’s immune system is like a well-trained army, think of immunoglobulins as the special forces. They are powerful proteins that neutralize pathogens before they can cause harm by binding a broad range of microbes and toxins within the gut lumen.

• Multi-strain, spore-based probiotic and immunoglobulins that support a healthy environment for vitamin uptake and optimal immune function
• Antimicrobial functions that help to prevent infections and reduce inflammation
• Restores good gut microflora after infections or antibiotic use (reduces antibiotic-associated diarrhea)

Winter Probiotic Protocol Part 2: Keep These on Hand for the First Sign of Illness

Start either of these options daily at the first sign of illness for additional support while sick.

These are especially important if you or your child ends up needing an antibiotic, as they help support the gut while you recover.

HKHM SporeBiotic

• Robust, spore-based probiotic (this means it has a tough, outer natural shell that protects it from light, heat, and stomach acid, which makes it great for travel) and helps balance gut pH so beneficial bacteria can thrive
• Activates the body’s defense against pathogens and may help reduce infections
• Strain has significant resistance to antibiotics (meaning the antibiotics don’t easily kill this particular species)

HKHM Biome Protect 20B

• Multi-strain support to crowd out harmful bacteria and strengthen immune balance and immune signaling
• Helps produce key short-chain fatty acids, which are critical for a healthy intestinal barrier (reduces “leaky” gut, which creates a pro-inflammatory response in the body)
• Promotes balanced immunity in those sensitive to environmental allergens (B. Lactis strain)

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