Probiotics and Seasonal Allergies

As flowers bloom and the sun begins to shine brighter, many eagerly welcome the arrival of spring. However, for some, this beautiful season can bring along an unwelcome companion – seasonal allergies. Fortunately, there is a natural ally that may help the fight against the unfortunate symptoms of seasonal allergies – probiotics!

How Can Probiotics Help Seasonal Allergies?

We know that probiotics are associated with gut health. However, their benefits may extend far beyond just digestion. These beneficial bacteria may also play an important role in supporting our immune system. Consequently, this immune support may help alleviate allergy symptoms! Now, let’s dive into how probiotics work their magic and why incorporating a high-quality probiotic like Flourish probiotics into your daily routine might be the key to enjoying spring to the fullest.

Conventional Treatments for Allergies

The typical treatments for alleviating seasonal allergy symptoms include corticosteroid nasal sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, and antihistamine-decongestant combinations. Although plenty of these are quite effective, they can have potential side effects. Unfortunately, decongestants and some antihistamines may not be safe for young children, older adults, or people with certain health conditions.

Potential Side Effects from Conventional Allergy Medications

Corticosteroid sprays can irritate the nose and can cause sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, or nausea. Although research is still emerging, popular allergy medicines like Zyrtec, an antihistamine, may potentially impact cognitive function when used long-term. Understandably, desperate times can call for taking whatever medicine is necessary to provide quick symptom relief for a better quality of life.

Fortunately, there is a more natural approach to seasonal allergies like adding probiotics to target the gut microbiome to help potentially lessen severe allergy symptoms.

Scientific Literature Shows Probiotics Can Help

Clinical research for probiotics is currently ongoing. However, there are plenty of studies that show probiotics can significantly reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce the need for conventional allergy medication during allergy season.

Clinical Trials

While certain probiotic studies have yielded varied outcomes, the majority demonstrate notable advantages in using probiotics to address seasonal allergies. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in 2022, eight out of nine probiotic strains were found effective in ameliorating at least one clinical symptom of allergic rhinitis. Furthermore, a randomized controlled trial from 2017 observed that pediatric patients administered probiotics experienced significant alleviation in allergy symptoms. When contrasting this with the placebo group, those children exhibited a noteworthy deterioration in allergy symptoms and overall quality of life.

In a clinical trial, individuals who consumed yogurt enriched with probiotics encountered a reduction in the levels of an inflammatory molecule and immune cells associated with allergies, particularly eosinophils. Additionally, they reported substantial enhancements in eye allergy symptoms, although no significant changes were observed in nasal or throat symptoms. A review of the scientific literature highlighted the efficacy of Lactobacillus probiotic strains in significantly ameliorating allergic rhinitis symptoms while concurrently fostering a more balanced immune system.

Get Flourish Probiotics for Seasonal Allergies Today!

When looking for a probiotic supplement to help your immune system and tolerance to seasonal allergies, quality is imperative! Each bottle of Flourish contains a wide range of living bacteria, including five different strains of Lactobacillus, the genus of probiotics strongly associated with aiding in seasonal allergies.

Flourish is delivered fresh in its natural liquid form and never freeze-dried into capsules. This hearty liquid retains all the nutrients and beneficial postbiotics. All of these traits help Flourish probiotics make their way safely through the stomach to the rest of your digestive system so they can get to work!

The content in this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

Sources:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522048110?via%3Dihub

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1315

https://www.columbiadoctors.org/health-library/article/over-counter-medicines-allergies/

Written by Kelsy Armstrong, Entegro Health