Performance Lab Prebiotic Review

There are two things that nobody bothers to tell you when you take probiotics. First, if you take too many probiotic strains, your system is likely to be overloaded. This leaves you susceptible to a myriad of side effects.

Besides that, most of the probiotics you take don’t even make it to your gut. Why? Because the digestive system contains acids and heat which ultimately destroy these microflorae before they find their way into the small and large intestines where they’re needed the most.

And because such probiotics are usually marked “dead on arrival” you might not benefit much from them. That’s why products like Performance Lab Prebiotic have come up.

You see, unlike probiotics, prebiotics solely aim to feed the Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli that are currently in your gut. That way, you avoid bombarding your digestive system with too many probiotic strains in unnatural ratios. And also, you end up getting optimal effects since none of the probiotics die in the process as they’re produced right where they’re needed i.e. in the gut.

We don’t know about you but this sounds like a brilliant idea to us. And that’s why in this review, we’d like to explore just how this formula works. We’ll also weigh in on the history and science behind it.

Performance Lab Prebiotic Overview

One thing that makes this prebiotic unique is that instead of directly providing you with probiotics, it aims to build upon what you already have in the body.

In other words, it lets your body produce more of what it needs for survival. That’s unlike other products that aim to directly provide you with a supply of probiotics – which as we’ve already pointed out isn’t a feasible approach. I mean, why not just let the body produce its own good bacteria?

With Performance Lab, you simply need to take a few pills of an herbal extract every day. And that’s it. Your body will do the rest of the job and of course, that’s a safer approach since we were all created differently.

How It Works

Within this supplement is an extract from the Chicory root. This is a plant that has been grown in North-America for many years. In fact, in a 2007 book titled “Food Science and Technology Bulletin: Functional Foods,” Jeff D. Leach talked extensively about the role of “Prebiotics in ancient diets.

Indeed, Jeff D. Leach, who is also the founder of the Human Food Project, demonstrated that the Chicory Root had been used in the North-American Chihuahua deserts for more than 10,000 years. Clearly, our great-grandparents had already discovered the immense benefits hidden in this ancient plant.

And to see that this is the same ingredient used in the Performance Lab Prebiotic leaves us even more excited to explore its potential benefits.

The Ingredients in Performance Lab Prebiotic

We have already talked about the Chicory root in this dietary supplement but the question we should be asking ourselves is “what’s in this root extract that makes it so effective?”

Well, when dried, this root contains about 17% Inulin. Now Inulin is a form of dietary fiber that’s made up of two things i.e. oligofructose and fructooligosaccharides (FOS).

You probably are already thinking “Humm, that’s enough science lingo for today.” But bear with us and we promise to keep this stuff as easy-to-understand as possible.

Back to Inulin, in a 2018 fact-checked article published by the Medical News Today team, Jon Johnson, the author pointed out that prebiotics such as the ones in Inulin help “feed the good bacteria in the intestines.”

That’s the same conclusion as one reached by Dr. Chow J in his study titled “Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Brief Overview.”

Long story short, this product from Opti-Nutra has all it takes to feed and replenish your natural probiotics. And with that, you’re also looking at the possibility of numerous health benefits (more on those later).

Why Prebiotics Are Better Than Probiotics

It’s simple, prebiotics are typically made up of fibrous material. They are hardly digested within the digestive system which means they make their way into the small and large intestines pretty much intact.

And that’s where they are needed the most. So, once there, they support the production of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli both which are important in the maintenance of a healthy intestinal microflora environment.

Probiotics, on the other hand, are a sort-of a short-gun approach to the same issue. Instead of feeding your already existing good bacteria, they attempt to feed you with new bacteria made in the labs.

Unfortunately, most of these bacteria end up dead due to the harsh digestive juices that line up the digestive tract.

The few that make it alive to the gut might help but in some cases, they’re mixed in unnatural proportions leading to all kinds of side effects. Chief among those side effects are bloating and a regular urge to pass wind. Sound familiar?

Potential Benefits of this Prebiotic

The dietary fiber in this product remains untouched until it makes its way into your gut. And that opens ways for you to enjoy numerous health benefits such as the following.

1. Better GI Health

By improving your population of good bacteria in the gut, you can maintain a healthy digestive system also. That means less gas, bloating and a reduced risk of constipation. If anything, the fibrous nature of this prebiotic means that it adds bulk to your stool making them softer for easier elimination.

2. Weight Management

Once in the small intestines, Inulin-FOS absorbs water to form a gel. This gel expands and causes you to feel full. And by extension, this can make you feel fuller even having eaten less. Such feelings of satiety can help a lot with appetite control.

3. Blood Sugar

Inulin is a polysaccharide and not a monosaccharide. That means it doesn’t easily get broken down into sugar. Monosaccharides are easily broken down to produce sugar and are associated with sugar spikes.

With inulin, you can keep your blood sugar levels under control. And of course, that ultimately helps reduce your glycemic load i.e. the level of rise in blood glucose levels after eating.

4. Bone Health

It’s a well-known fact that having the right combination of good bacteria in the small intestines can help increase the absorption of key nutrients. One of those key nutrients is calcium which is linked to long-term bone health effects.

5. Better Immunity

Prebiotics such as the Performance Lab Prebiotic has a direct effect on your immunity. In this 2016 study, scientists successfully demonstrated that prebiotics stimulates the immune system! Besides that, they indirectly help by increasing the supply of beneficial microbes which help the body to function optimally.

And in yet another study, researchers showed that by stocking up on prebiotics, you can reawaken your “innate immunity.” The innate immune system is made up of barriers which help keep foreign particles out of your body.

Potential Side Effects

None. Nada. But if you exceed the recommended dosage of 6 capsules per day, you might experience some bloating.  

Where to Buy It

Opti-Nutra has been really keen on keeping its supply chain as close-knit as possible. That helps reduce the risk of having fakes flood the markets. And for now, the only place where you can get this product from is from the official website.