When the gut isn’t protected by correct nutrition and a balanced microbiome, it can become more permeable, which leads to inflammation in response to toxins, partially digested foods, and opportunistic pathogens.
Mucous-loving microbes
Another important function of butyrate is its ability to reinforce the mucous layer of the intestinal layer. The mucous layer is covered in a protein called mucin, responsible for its trademark gel texture.
Certain kinds of probiotics can actually help you to raise your iron levels.
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The slick coated capsule was easier to get down than most vitamins, so def a plus.
PROS:
-- They contain DHA and iron, so you only have to take one pill.
-- They're not too huge AND they're smooth, so they go down easily.
CONS:
-- They have a fishy odor (especially when you open the bottle and get a whiff of a bunch of them), which can be highly unpleasant when you're pregnant. Get your husband/BF/partner/friend to get one out for you if your sense of smell is on overdrive!
-- They turn your pee neon yellow soon after you take them.
-- Like all vitamins (especially those with iron), they can contribute to your nausea (I found that taking them with food and at night lessened the effects!!)