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Vitamins are essential nutrients that are needed for regular cell development and operation within the body. They assist with functions such as immune system support, wound healing, skeletal support, hormonal regulation, and fighting infections.

VitaPop sodas are crafted with a custom vitamin blend that contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6. 

Each can of VitaPop soda is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin D!

The gut microbiota/ gut microbiome/ gut flora is the community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, that live inside the digestive tract. Our gut microbiomes are unique to each and every one of us! These microorganisms work hard to keep us healthy by doing things like regulating intestinal permeability, protecting us from pathogens such as viruses, digesting food, producing nutrients and energy, and even assisting in supporting the immune and nervous systems. Supporting the gut flora helps support your overall health!

Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates or polysaccharides found in food, that provide nutrients to the microorganisms within the digestive tract. The microorganisms ferment prebiotics and produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), providing sustenance for the microorganisms and helping protect the digestive tract from inflammation. There are various recognized prebiotic compounds such as inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and resistant starches. Consumption of prebiotics can provide many health benefits such as digestive health support like improved digestion and balanced microbiota composition, reduction of inflammation, immune system support, blood sugar support, enhanced mineral absorbtion and more. 

VitaPop sodas are crafted with prebiotics containing fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS).

Probiotics are consumable live microorganisms that can have beneficial effects on bodily functions, most commonly known for supporting and strengthening the gut microbiota. Probiotics can be consumed through supplements or naturally found in certain foods and beverages. Products containing probiotics temporarily add these beneficial microorganisms to the existing microbiota community within the gut. Regular consumption of probiotics can help promote and support a healthy gut flora.

VitaPop sodas contain a probiotic that contributes to a healthy gut flora! 

VitaPop is crafted with Bacillus Subtilis Rosell-179 probiotics. These spore forming probiotics stand out from other strains due to their resilience and efficacy. Probiotics go through an intense journey from production to your gut; and they must survive stressors such as temperature, carbonation, various storage conditions, as well as digestive tract acids, all before they reach their destination. The Bacillus Subtilis probiotics undergo a process of sporulation, causing them to form a protective endospore that is naturally resilient and allows them to survive the stressors and successfully reach the gut.

Probiotics contribute the beneficial bacteria to your gut, while prebiotics provide the nutrients that allow the beneficial bacteria to thrive and become more abundant. They work together to maintain a healthier and stronger gut microbiota.

The digestive system plays a significant role in many essential bodily functions beyond digesting food. The gut is where functions like absorption of nutrients, metabolization of hormones, production of neurotransmitters, regulation of intestinal permeability, and adjustment of immune responses take place. These functions happen efficiently and successfully when the gut is balanced and working well. However, when it becomes dysregulated or inflamed, these functions become impacted too. 

Digestive health and immune health are interwoven together. While we know the digestive tract contains gut microbiota, it also houses a large community of immune cells known as the "mucosal immune system". This system completes two important tasks within the gut: it protects the body against pathogens that have entered the digestive tract and monitors the microbiota communities to ensure they don't become overly inflamed. Maintaining a healthy, balanced, and non-inflamed gut microbiome can aid with optimizing the mucosal immune system function and supporting immune health.

Digestive health can be supported through consuming a diet high in prebiotics and fibre from various sources to promote microbiota diversity and nourishment, as well as consuming beneficial microbes such as probiotics to help the microbiota flourish within the gut.