A Sauerkraut Supplement? Why Postbiotics Belong In Your Gut Health Routine

Fermented foods have been around for millenniums but only recently stepped into the spotlight of our gut health routines. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir—as beneficial as these postbiotics are, we don't necessarily enjoy eating them or hunting them down. And if you're wondering how postbiotics fit into the bigger picture alongside prebiotics and probiotics…you're not the only one.

Aside from being the newest term in the realm of "-biotics," postbiotics are the bioactive compounds left over once the probiotics and prebiotics are digested and fermented. We can get more of them by eating cultured and fermented foods and with supplements like Gaia Herbs Ginger-Turmeric Postbiotic or Sauerkraut Postbiotic. If you're looking for motivation, you'll find it in the research.

Beyond digestive health, postbiotics play a role in the regulation of our immune system, from inhibiting the growth of pathogens to supporting inflammatory balance.* Other studies connect the end products of postbiotics (like SCFAs) to metabolic health—from appetite regulation4 to normal lipid metabolism3 to insulin sensitivity3.* Since metabolic health is connected to our cardiovascular system, certain postbiotics may even support normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels5.* 

Made from fermented ginger and turmeric sauerkraut juice extract, the Ginger-Turmeric Postbiotic supports a healthy gut microbiome and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.* Not to mention, ginger is known to stimulate digestive enzymes6.* The Sauerkraut Postbiotic (made from fermented sauerkraut juice extract) supports healthy function in the lower GI tract, promoting regularity and nutrient absorption.* If we're honest, it's tough to get sauerkraut and turmeric in our daily lives. But a high-quality supplement? That we can do.

In contrast, postbiotics (and prebiotics) are measured by weight in milligrams or grams instead of CFUs. A high-quality postbiotic supplement is less about numbers and more about where its ingredients come from. Thankfully, Gaia Herbs supplements are potent but also purity-tested and screened for pesticides, microbes, and heavy metals. You can trust your gut but also their transparent sourcing.

Juggling all of the "-biotics" is no easy feat. But the more you understand about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, the more it makes sense that experts say well-being starts in the gut. Gut health is connected to everything: skin, immunity, mood, and beyond. We're here for solutions that make gut health more accessible and achievable. Especially if it means one less bowl of sauerkraut.