We’ve already praised the virtues of the gut microbiome. Not only is that balanced ecosystem of 100 trillion bacteria essential to digesting our food, but it also accounts for 70% of our immune system, creating a defense against pathogens and infections. So it makes sense, then, that how we feed our microbiome is crucial. That’s where prebiotics and probiotics come into play. Sure they sound alike and they work together, but the two are very different and today we’re breaking down their symbiotic relationship: Prebiotics In a nutshell, prebiotics are food for probiotics. They make their way through our bodies,...
When we decided to create Routine, we knew we wanted 1.) science to back up our supplement, 2.) only the highest quality, most effective strains, and 3.) an environmentally friendly approach. Just like your body appreciates a circular rhythm—rise with the sun, eat before dark, sleep at the same time every night, and repeat—Mother Earth appreciates a circular chain that uses materials to their maximum potential and ideally, regenerates them. That’s why your first order includes a compostable pouch with a one-month supply of probiotics along with a reusable glass storage jar for future orders all delivered in a recyclable...
What’s in a Name? How to Decode Probiotic Strains Raise your hand if you’ve read the label of a probiotic bottle and been thoroughly confused by the multi-syllabic, hard-to-pronounce, vowels-upon-vowels list of probiotic strains. Well, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re sharing exactly what goes into Routine’s unique probiotic formula so you can understand what’s in the bottle and what you’re putting into your body. We’re big believers in empowering you to understand your own health needs without requiring a PhD in biology to do so. When it comes to probiotics, what’s on the nutrition label is taxonomy, the scientific...
When it comes to whole body health, a lot of parts vie for the spotlight—your brain, your heart, you name it. But since our gut microbiome accounts for a whopping 70% of our immune system, what happens inside this particular community of microbes, also called microbiota, can dictate much of what happens to you from head to toe, even how well you sleep. How your microbiome develops as you age The gut microbiome is made up of more than 100 trillion bacteria spanning more than 1,000 species in your digestive tract. But you didn’t start with that much diversity. As...
