Microbz Revive probiotic review
Here we will give a hands-on review of Microbz Revive - a natural probiotic for gut health.
About Microbz
Microbz is a UK company which prides itself on being natural. It harvests its probiotics directly from soil, rather than engineering them in a lab. As their website states, this is so they can ‘replicate the way nature has supported human health for centuries’.
Their probiotics are:
gluten free
GM free
wheat free
dairy free
sugar free
They are also vegan and vegetarian approved.
Ingredients of Microbz Revive
Microbz Revive contains a mixture of bacteria, herbs, minerals and other natural ingredients.
Bacteria
One of the key selling points of Revive is that it contains 15 different strains of microbes which provide great diversity for your gut. This is far more than other probiotic market leaders.
These bacteria and yeast strains include bacillus subtilis, bifidobacterium bifidum, bifidobacterium breve, bifidobacterium infantis, bifidobacterium longum, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus casei, lactobacillus fermentum, lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus rhamnosus, lactococcus lactis, saccharomyces boulardii, saccharomyces cerevisiae and streptococcus thermophilus.
Microbz doesn’t list a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria. This is because each batch is hand-fermented and the exact numbers of bacteria may vary between batches. They simply state their are ‘billions’ of microbes present. Personally, I’m not concerned about this.
Other natural ingredients
Revive also includes various herbs, minerals and other natural ingredients. These include agar agar, aloe vera, apple cider vinegar, chondroitin sulphate, citrus peel, glucosamine sulphate , Himalayan rock salt, peppermint oil, quercetin, rutin, sea water concentrate, slippery elm and turmeric.
In general terms, these ingredients aim to reduce inflammation, improve digestion and provide antioxidants.
Revive also includes the amino acid l-glutamine to help repair the gut and support brain function.
And since it’s a fermented product in contains healthy enzymes from the fermentation process.
Benefits of Microbz Revive
Their website states that Revive aims to help with:
IBS
bloating
digestive issues
constant fatigue
autoimmune conditions
hormonal imbalance
skin irritation
sleep issues
Surviving your gut
Revive is fermented to 3.2ph so that it will survive your stomach acid. This is great, but there’s not as much scientific evidence to support this survivability as other brands.
Dosage
You take a 15ml shot or tablespoon before breakfast. (Taking it before food will help the microbes survive your stomach acid.)
Appearance
The liquid has a bright yellow colour. It also has quite a few floaty bits which personally don’t bother me. I take this as a sign of the natural ingredients and that it is a live, fermented product.
Flavour
The aroma is herbaceous, with woody, citrus peel and peppermint characteristics coming through.
The taste is quite complex. It is primarily herbaceous, with some slightly funky apple cider vinegar notes and citrus peel present as well as some saltiness. Personally I don’t mind the taste as I like similarly herbaceous aperitifs. And since you are taking it as a quick 15ml dose it shouldn’t be a big issue for anyone.
Also, I think the ingredients do well to mask the acidity as it doesn’t taste like something which is 3.2ph.
Cost of Microbz Revive
One bottle for a month’s supply will cost £31.50, or on a subscription basis it will cost just under £27. However, you can use discount code hellogut15 for 15% off on the Microbz website.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A natural probiotic containing an impressive array of microbial strains, along with other natural ingredients, for a reasonable price.
Pros
a natural product with probiotics derived from soil
15 different microbial strains - far more than other leading brands
a fermented product containing healthy enzymes
other natural ingredients to help with digestion, inflammation and more
Cons
some people may not like the herbaceous taste, at least initially
not as much scientific backing as other brands
Discount for you
Use discount code hellogut15 for 15% off on the Microbz website.
Your reviewer
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