Improving Digestion with Now Women's Probiotic (Review And Giveaway)

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Life as a Mom is wonderful, amazing and I am cognizant of the fact that these years will go by all too quickly, but it's also so so busy.  Some days I am lucky to grab a cookie for breakfast between dropping kids off at school and nursing our infant son.  I am not complaining, I think parenting is the greatest calling, but there isn't much down time or time to sit and eat a meal (which can contribute to poor digestion).  

You can even catch this foodie who loves to cook standing in the kitchen eating store bought (you read that right, processed, not homemade) snacks because real moms don't have time to make healthy snacks everyday, much less sit down and eat them before they are asked to build another paper airplane, clean up another mess, or tend to a waking baby .  I was actually asked to build a paper airplane while I was in the shower the other day, LOL.  My five year old sat outside the shower waiting for me, paper in hand.  

My oldest boys and I in Italy in 2012

I make a healthy dinner almost every night, but when we are in a busy season like now with sports, end of school year, and parenting an infant, some nights call for pizza or the drive thru.  And I am ok with that, I would rather keep my sanity than stress over trying to prepare meals when we just don't have time.  

I do care about health though, even and especially in our busy seasons (which is pretty much always).  I have four boys to care for so I have to stay at the top of my Mom game.  Parenting takes a truckload of energy and add my other responsibilities of running this blog and my graduate courses ...it can take its toll.  

A stroll with my second son, Italy 2012

I have been gradually adding supplements including probiotics to my routine over the years. NOW is a brand I have trusted for a long time. (I buy the giant bottles of NOW Magnesium Citrate 200 mg,250 Tablets from Amazon). (affiliate link)

About NOW® Women’s Probiotic 20 Billion


• NOW Women’s Probiotic 20 Billion has been specially formulated using three clinically tested probiotic strains to support women’s health through every stage of life.*
• This product features L. rhamnosus HN001 and L. acidophilus La- 14 which have been shown to colonize the vaginal tract and help to maintain healthy vaginal pH when taken orally.*
• Both the B. lactis HN019 and HN001 strains may help to support healthy immune system function in pregnant and nursing women.*
• HN019 also supports GI regularity and reduces occasional gas and bloating.
• These specialized strains also support healthy, balanced immune system function in women of all ages.*
• NOW is one of very few supplement companies that is using technology to genetically verify their probiotics. They are using DNA- fingerprinting technology to guarantee the identity, potency, and purity of the bacterial strains used in their probiotic products, as well as help identify potential bacterial contaminants prior to production.
• The Women’s Probiotic has 20 billion Colony-Forming Units (CFU) and has a guaranteed potency.
• NOW Women’s Probiotic 20 Billion is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

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​NOW Women's Probiotic 20 Billion is really easy to take.  One little capsule a day is all you need and it is designed especially for women.  Since I am nursing, I appreciate that it may help to support healthy immune function in pregnant and nursing women.  I have felt really good lately.  Maybe it is due to taking this probiotic along  with Now Super Enzymes.  

I read recently that because we eat so many processed foods with preservatives  our body has a harder time digesting these foods.  The idea was that this leads to weight gain through our bodies storing what they can't breakdown.  Another article I read said that after age 30, our body's production of enzymes drastically diminishes.  Interesting since most of us do gradually put on a few pounds as we age.  I also read that taking the digestive enzymes amylase, lipase, protease, and bromelain would help our bodies break down fats, carbs, and proteins.  NOW Super Enzymes have all of these plus more.  

My kids have been taking the NOW Berry Dophilus Kids for gastrointestinal support.

They love these little berry flavored animal shaped probiotic pills and no one has complained of any tummy aches lately so they must be working:)

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