Why some vitamins backfire (shocking)

Plus 3 ways to make vitamins work with you, not against you ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

Zero-Hassle Returns SHOP SAVE BLOG   We've all been told that taking vitamins is one of the most basic things we can do for our health.   But how do you actually know if they're working for you?   I mean, it's not like vitamins come with a little progress bar showing "73% absorbed today."   Well, a groundbreaking study might finally put your vitamin doubts to rest. Researchers gave hundreds of people vitamin D supplements for 12 weeks.    Same brand, same dose, same instructions.   After 12 weeks, some people saw their vitamin D blood levels jump to healthy ranges while others barely saw any change at all.   The difference?   The people who saw no improvement had unhealthy guts: Too much bad bacteria crowding out the good guys.    But here's where things get really concerning...   If you have too much bad bacteria, some supplements can actually work AGAINST you. Take folic acid as an example.    Studies show that if you have an imbalanced gut and take this vitamin, it can block your body's ability to absorb zinc.    Without enough zinc, your immune system weakens and you get sick more often.   Think about that for a moment…    You're spending money on vitamins to feel BETTER, but if your gut isn't healthy, those same supplements might be creating NEW problems.   But before you throw in the towel…   There's a surprising way to support your gut and improve nutrient absorption… And it's been right under your feet this whole time.   Studies show that children who grow up on farms have healthier gut microbiomes than city kids, and absorb nutrients better as a result.   The secret? Daily exposure to soil bacteria.   Our ancestors got these microbes naturally from the dirt on their food…   But our overly-sanitized world eliminated this connection.    So is it any wonder our vitamins aren't working? We're missing the very bacteria that help us absorb them.   The good news is you can rebuild this connection without, you know, actually eating dirt…  Here's how:   1. Get your hands dirty Garden without gloves, repot a houseplant, or dig in your yard. Let beneficial soil bacteria enter naturally through your skin.   2. Eat something straight from the source Grab farmers market carrots with just a quick rinse, local strawberries, or homegrown herbs.   That trace of soil contains gut-supporting bacteria your ancestors got naturally.   3. Reclaim your missing spores  The most important microbes found in the soil are called spore-based bacteria.    Think of them as nature's toughest little helpers. Their spore shells help them survive stomach acid (unlike regular bacteria)...    And actually make it to your gut alive.   Once there, they help break down your vitamins so your body can actually use them.    But since modern agriculture has made it nearly impossible to get these spores naturally, supplementing is the only reliable way to get them.   That's why we developed Just Thrive Probiotic gummies.   They're the tastiest way to get the exact spore bacteria proven to help your body absorb and use every vitamin you take – From your daily multi to your vitamin D.   Your vitamins work hard. These spores help them work smarter.   >> Discover more about Just Thrive Probiotic gummies HERE.   With gratitude, Tina Anderson Just Thrive | Founder   PS: Wouldn't it be great if your vitamins had a better chance of being absorbed by your body? Studies show imbalanced gut bacteria can interfere with nutrient absorption. Just Thrive Probiotic provides the exact spore-based strains proven to support gut balance and improve nutrient absorption in a yummy gummy form...So you can make the most out of your vitamins. Go HERE to try Just Thrive Probiotic Gummies risk‑free…   ...And SAVE 30% on the first month of a new subscription with code SUB30 at checkout. SOURCES Hadadi N, Berweiler V, Wang H, Trajkovski M. Intestinal microbiota as a route for micronutrient bioavailability. Curr Opin Endocr Metab Res. 2021;20:100285. Published 2021 Sep 4. doi:10.1016/j.coemr.2021.100285 Singh P, Rawat A, Alwakeel M, et al. The potential role of vitamin D supplementation as a gut microbiota modifier in healthy individuals. Sci Rep. 2020;10:21641. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-77806-4 Luise D, Bosi P, Raff L, Amatucci L, Virdis S, Trevisi P. Bacillus spp. Probiotic Strains as a Potential Tool for Limiting the Use of Antibiotics, and Improving the Growth and Health of Pigs and Chickens. Front Microbiol. 2022;13:801827. Published 2022 Feb 7. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.801827 Ronan V, Yeasin R, Claud EC. Childhood Development and the Microbiome-The Intestinal Microbiota in Maintenance of Health and Development of Disease During Childhood Development. Gastroenterology. 2021;160(2):495-506. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2020.08.065 LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA Update your email preferences here. No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. 810 Busse ​Highway, Park Ridge, ​IL, 60068 *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.