Before flying off to new horizons, you have to prepare your suitcase but also your stomach. A course of natural probiotics before departure can make all the difference in ensuring intestinal comfort and maintaining the balance of the intestinal microbiota. Discover the importance of taking a course of probiotics before traveling and how it can contribute to an unforgettable and digestive experience.
What are the causes of digestive disorders that one may encounter while traveling?
During every trip , whether for pleasure or for professional reasons, the intestines play a central role. Indeed, even if the sun is out, it happens that unwanted bacteria await us there and complicate our stay.
Eating excesses
Cocktails, unlimited buffet…on vacation, the temptation is strong! However, we want to have fun and that's normal. But it is possible that these few excesses have an impact on your digestive system and lead to intestinal problems, including bloating and a swollen stomach .
Digestion disrupted by jet lag
As soon as a flight crosses several time zones, the human body is disturbed and reacts. Jet lag causes, among other things, great fatigue , insomnia, irritability and especially digestive problems. We even talk about “Gut Lag”. This intestinal disruption is caused by a disruption of our circadian clock . Indeed, this biological clock is a real conductor which regulates the functions of our body over a period of 24 hours. Most physiological processes follow a circadian rhythm, which is itself regulated by environmental factors such as daylight, meal intake and sleep . So Gut Lag is as if the intestine no longer follows its regular routine and digestion can be completely disrupted.
The stress
A trip is a lot of happiness, but also a lot of stress (well, for those who organize it)! However, stress disrupts our digestive system in the short term, and over time, it modifies the constitution of our intestinal microbiota , therefore causing other digestive disorders.
Exotic food and traveler's diarrhea
Once you arrive at your destination, you only want to explore new cultures and taste all these exotic cuisines. However, our bellies are not always prepared to deal with new eating habits so quickly. It is therefore recommended when traveling abroad to pay attention to the food you eat and the water you drink. Indeed, exotic food exposes us to bacteria to which our body is not accustomed and which can complicate our stay.
Famous in spite of itself, traveler's diarrhea , known under the tragic name of “turista”, is a bacterial infection which combines diarrhea , nausea and vomiting. It is common among people who travel to regions of the world where water purification is insufficient.
The benefits of probiotics when traveling
The first benefit to take into account is being able to leave with peace of mind knowing that your belly is ready to fire.
To do this, we recommend that you start your travel probiotic treatment 2 to 3 weeks before your big departure. Incorporating probiotics into your routine can offer a valuable dose of beneficial bacteria to balance your gut microbiota. By promoting this digestive harmony, probiotics also limit the proliferation of bad bacteria, thus avoiding the digestive inconveniences that we know too well.
Bringing your probiotic treatment in your suitcase can be useful. This way, if there is ever a problem, your stomach's ally is there to solve it.
The best probiotic strains to prepare your stomach for traveling
To choose a travel probiotic course , it is important to look for specific high-quality strains that act synergistically on the intestinal microbiota to maintain intestinal comfort.
Quality probiotics are characterized by a minimum quantity of 10 billion CFU (Colony Forming Units) per dose , which has been shown by studies to be the minimum effective dose. It is also recommended to opt for travel probiotics containing several strains of bacteria intended to prevent digestive disorders encountered during travel. Their association maximizes the synergies and action of each species in the intestinal microbiota. The most commonly studied travel probiotic strains are: Lactobacillus casei , Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum.
A course of natural DIJO probiotics to travel with complete peace of mind
At DIJO, we are committed to supporting you in your well-being routines, even on vacation. So embark for your next destination without worrying about your stomach, with our new exclusive pack: the Travel pack.
There you will find our new feature: the 5-day reset . This is THE essential summer cure to find a flat stomach in 5 days and say goodbye to bloating. To accompany it, it is essential to take a course of natural probiotics with Indispensable Probiotics . It will balance your intestinal microbiota to provide real support to your stomach and restore digestive comfort. The latest in this Travel pack is none other than our digestion joker: Easy Digestion , a real ally in cases of digestive heaviness to compensate for meals that are too copious or difficult to digest.
With this amazing trio, you can take off peacefully without worrying about your stomach.
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