The Edge: Clontarf Supplements
Supplementation is key to a healthy lifestyle and living at your optimum level- increased energy, more positive outlook, improved gut healthy, clearer skin, healthier nails and hair, sounder sleep- Just some of the benefits of a healthy and balanced diet with careful supplementation!
But don’t just take our word for it- See some client testimonials of our various in-house supplements:
Siun Fitzgerald – “Ive been taking The Edge brand Infinity Fuel, Super Multi-vitamin, Probiotics and Fish Oils for just over 2 years and they have become an integral part of my daily diet. I have always supplemented but not as religiously as I do now because I didn’t feel that generic store bought products had any effect. Since switching to The Edge brand supplements this has lead to increased energy, increased immune system, better hair, nails & skin , increased digestion and a much better overall feeling in general”.
Rob Johnstone – “From my own personal experience, Probiotics have become extremely important for the health of my stomach as I have discovered that a lot of problems originate in this area of the body. Since I’ve started taking the Probiotics with my breakfast and lunch, they have helped me completely detox my body of all the medicines/anti-biotics I had been on over the years, my health has only gone from strength to strength…I would recommend them to everyone”
Emma MacNaughton – “I started taking the Edge Vitamin C powder in September. I take 1-2 scoops in water and sip on it throughout the day. As a teacher I generally pick up every single cold and flu going, but this was the first year that I didnt take one sick day. I firmly believe that this vitamin intake has played a significant part in that and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a hectic lifestlye.”
Ian Jordan –“Since ive started taking the Edge Infinity Fuel one week ago I have already noticed an increase in my energy levels and it has helped me reduce body fat in places where I had been struggling to lose it before”.
For more information on our supplements and what exactly they contain, you can give us a call on 853 4091 or email info@theedgeclontraf.com.
Probiotics- What are they and why should I take them?
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria found in the small and large intestine that work together to create a healthy digestive system.
What causes the imbalance of bacteria in your stomach?
When the ratio of “friendly” bacteria and “bad” bacteria tip in favor of the bad guys, this is called intestinal dysbiosis.
The following symptoms may develop:
- Frequent bowel movements
- Chronic diarrhorea
- Intestinal Gas
- Bloating after meals
- Negative reactions to sugars
- Fatigue
Imbalance of the microflora of the intestines may also contribute to:
- IBS
- Wheat and dairy sensitivities
- Candida overgrowth
- Leaky gut syndrome
- Bladder infections and cystitis
- Autoimmune issues such as allergies; eczema and psoriasis, Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBD; and ankylosing spondylitis
- Mental and emotional imbalances including anxiety, depression, foggy thinking, and autism
- Antibiotics, which kills the good bacteria along with the bad. If the good bacteria are not sufficiently repopulated, this can lead to a long-term increase in the amount of harmful intestinal bacteria.
It’s important to note that the imbalances of intestinal bacteria can also be caused by or affected by:
- Ageing
- Infection or illness
- Lifestyle
- Diet
- Stress
- Digestive issues
- Travelling
Benefits of Probiotics
Improve intestinal health, so you experience improved digestion, absorption and microflora balance. Probiotics also regulate the immune system, helping improve immune and autoimmune conditions.
Sources of Probiotics
- Yoghurt
- Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
- Kimchi (fermented korean vegetables)
- Miso (traditional Japanese seasoning)
- Kombucha (fermented Chinese drink)
- Beet kvass (fermented drink made from beets and sauerkraut)
Probiotics help maintain or improve a healthy gut
The best type of Probiotics
Dr. Nigel Plummer and his team have isolated more than 300 strains of beneficial bacteria over the last 15 years, but only 4 strains have withstood the test of both clinical efficacy and double blind controlled studies:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus – strain 1 and 2
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium animalis
The lactobacillus bacteria are more specific to upper intestinal issues, and the bifidobacteria are more specific to lower intestinal issues. Thus, taking both strains treats the whole GI tract.
These strains were selected due to their benefits:
- Resistance to stomach acid
- Resistance to bile acids
- Ability to colonize the intestinal tract by attaching to epithelial cells
How to take Probiotics
Always take Probiotics with food, never on an empty stomach. The ph of an empty stomach will kill the probiotic bacteria. The presence of food creates the correct ph levels for the probiotics to survive intact as they pass into the small intestine.
When taking with antibiotics, separate the doses.
Correct Doseage of Probiotics
According to Dr. Plummer, there is no danger of overdosing on probiotics. The maintenance dosage is 2-10 billion bacteria per day. 25 billion per day is the minimum therapeutic dosage, for issues such as antibiotic usage and allergies.
100 billion per day is the high-range dosage for issues such as long-term antibiotic usage or for those with chronic intestinal issues.
How to take Probiotics to prevent the negative side-effects of Antibiotics
For short-term antibiotic usage, Dr. Plummer suggests you start taking the probiotics at the same time as the antibiotics (spaced at different intervals throughout the day). He suggests a level of 25 billion bacteria per day for 30 days following a course of antibiotics.
You can buy our own Probiotics here. Give them a try for 30 days- you won’t look back!