As noted, GutOptim aims to regulate the proportion of good and bad live microorganisms in the gut. The creators’ approach entails equipping the body with synbiotics. We’ve all heard of probiotic and prebiotic supplements, where the former are strains of good live microorganisms that help mitigate the effects of bad microorganisms, and the latter is a type of fiber that serves as fuel for probiotics to thrive on.
In a synbiotic formula, the two components join forces. The synergy between prebiotics and probiotics should elicit a greater health effect than the two components separately.
Another source referenced the opinions of several experts on this topic. As explained by one of the experts, synbiotics can potentially improve the overall gut bacteria profile by stimulating the growth of good bacteria. This requires not only probiotics but also prebiotics, as nutrition is what keeps good bacteria healthy. Prebiotics are believed to help probiotics survive as they travel through our intestinal tract to reach their final destination (i.e., the colon).
At large, the duo has been shown to strengthen our gut barrier, which is critical as a line of defense against harmful invaders, improving nutrient absorption, enhancing immune function, and maintaining balance in the microbiome. Other benefits that arise from improving these two factors include but are not limited to, healthy metabolic function and liver function, reduced risk of obesity, prevention, and treatment of diarrhea, and alleviating symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
Circling back to the claim that most supplements are “one-size-fits-all,” the creators are arguing that most formulas either focus on prebiotics or probiotics, with only a handful truly understanding the synergistic effect of the two on overall wellness. GutOptim takes a synergistic approach in that it supports people who lack prebiotics or probiotics through their diet and are likely missing out on their combined benefits, including the delivery of live probiotics to the gut.
