Jetson Seasonal Probiotics Review
Admittedly, if there is one thing that we DON’T talk enough about here at Modern Athletic Health, it’s digestive health, and the importance of maintaining proper gut health. Proper gut health is not a one-size fits all plan and there is absolutely no cookie cutter approach to optimizing your own.
Did you know that your gut is responsible for things such as:
• Immune Support
• Serotonin control
• Allergy development
• Eczema or dry skin
• Autoimmune disorders
• Mental health conditions
• Inflammation
And so much more!
Bottom line is your gut is a key player in your overall well-being, so if you aren’t taking it seriously, it’s time to start. Enter Jetson, the Gut Health company redefining the way you think about probiotics, prebiotics, and bacterial strains designed to keep your gut, mind, and body, in tip top shape. Jetson isn’t just another company that sells a “probiotic blend”, in fact, their team of gut health experts help you decide exactly what you need every season and develop a plan accordingly, tailored to you and your individual needs. Jetson even goes so far as to change strains of bacteria seasonally to ensure your gut is getting exactly what it needs every. single. day. Intrigued yet? Well, keep reading below to learn more about Jetson, what they’re about, and their seasonal probiotic plans to get your gut health back on track. Oh—and of course, our thoughts after a month-long trial with Jetson!
Who is Jetson?
Founded by Stefan Weitz, Jetson was created to enable Americans to lead a healthier life through honest, high-quality, affordable, and scientifically proven-to-be-effective probiotics. These products are tailored to fit the needs of each individual customer based on each season of the year. Stefan’s raw and in-depth look at his adolescent years tell us all we need to know about his vision with Jetson. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 13 years ago, Stefan underwent a heavy regimen of prescribed drugs. Despite reassurance from the medical professionals treating him, Stefan searched for a healthier, more natural alternative to the health challenges he faced. Through years of research across multiple disciplines, Stefan was soon able to cease the drugs and medications and through his changes in diet, stress, sleep habits, and of course—gut health. From there, Jetson was born! Stefan enlisted the help of Dr. Anthony Padula, MD, Dr. Gillian Ehrlich, ARNP, DPN, Dr. Illene Ruhoy, MD, PHD, and Alexandra Turnbull, RDN, LD to create a dream team of medical professionals, registered dieticians, and Ayurvedic specialists to back Jetson. Now Weitz, with help from the Fantastic Four experts on his side could put forth the best possible gut health council in the industry!
Seasonal Probiotic Plans: As Jetson says, to achieve optimal gut health, your probiotic strains must be diverse, alive, and clinically proven to be effective. The strains used by Jetson are NEVER Generic and are always guaranteed lab-to-door fresh. Jetson also uses a different formula each season, because let’s face it, your body is going to need something a little different as the weather and temperature changes.
We’re going to give you a brief run down of what each season entails, and also take a look into their Prebiotic formula—Gut Prep.
• Gut Prep- The easiest way to explain gut prep is essentially by reading the name of the product! Gut Prep is a prebiotic that delivers a type of bacteriophage into your gut to turn bad bacteria into food for the good bacteria. You have both good and bad bacteria living in your gut but the imbalance or too much bad bacteria from eating processed food, loads of sugar, or an unbalanced diet can cause issues far beyond the gut. The one-a-day Gut Prep prebiotic delivers 1 BILLION CFU of rugged, studied prebiotics right to your gut in order to start feeding the good bacteria. Gut Prep should be taken in conjunction with your first month of seasonal probiotics and actually--Jetson will not sell this product unless it is purchased with a seasonal probiotic!
• Fit (Summer Season): Their current probiotic, Fit, is stacked with 17.5B CFU’s per capsule. Fit’s design is centered around getting that summer body you are after while also eliminating poor gut health. Fit was formulated to help you feel light and agile on activity filled days, using 6 clinically validated strains to help boost energy, reduce gas and bloating, improve weight loss, and support healthy immune function. You should take one capsule of Fit in the morning.
The strains used in fit are:
o Bacillus subtilis DE111®
Formulated to promote a healthy microflora in the gut and support overall health.
o Bifidobacterium lactis B420
Studied for reduction in body fat mass, waist/trunk circumference and increased energy utilization.
o Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
Reduces gas and bloating when paired with BI-07. *
o Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-07
Has been shown to reduce constipation. *
o Bacillus coagulans SNZ1969
Aids in blood sugar and cholesterol modulating effects and overall digestion. *
Lactobacillus fermentum LF61
Has been shown to reduce illness and infection when combined with a high-intensity workout regimen. *
• Mood (Fall Season): Since we’re starting in Summer and working our way around the calendar year, we will move on to Fall’s specialty; Mood. Mood was formulated to help improve and keep you in a good mood. As we mentioned above, gut health can control serotonin, or the feel-good hormone, which is especially important in the Fall season as we set back the clocks and days get abruptly shorter. The strains in Mood work together to improve sleep quality, digestion, and immune support. Packed with 11B CFU Acetyl-L-Carnitine and melatonin, Mood should be consumed at night to help you enjoy a restful and peaceful sleep.
The strains in Mood are:
o Bacillus subtilis DE111®
Formulated to promote a healthy microflora in the gut and support overall health. *
o Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
Has been shown to improve digestion and reduce constipation. *
o Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001
Has been shown to reduce postpartum depression and anxiety, improve mood and boost immune-system. *
o Lactobacillus plantarum
Has been shown to reduce anxious behavior. *
• Immunity (Winter Season): As we move into winter, keeping an elevated mood is important but so is emphasizing your immune system. That’s why Immunity was designed to help your gut recovery from vaccinations and antibiotics, reduce your risk of catching a cold, ease inflammation, and support upper respiratory health. Loaded with 8 different strains 16B CFU and topped off with Vitamin C, Echinacea Powder, and Zinc, Immunity is the only recommended probiotic to be stacked with other seasonal probiotics if necessary! Immunity should be taken immediately upon rising to start your day.
The strains in Immunity are:
o Bacillus subtilis DE111®
Formulated to promote a healthy microflora in the gut and support overall health. *
o Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37
Has been shown to balance the immune system in animal studies and expedite recovery after antibiotics in human studies. *
o Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
Degrades oxalates and supports a more aggressive immune state. *
o Lactobacillus reuteri 1E1
Demonstrated a 65% reduction in sick days with this strain in human studies. *
o Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06
Has been shown to enhance gut barriers and support the proliferation of healthier gut microbes after vaccinations. *
o Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
Proven in studies to fight tumor growth, improve digestion, and enhance immune system functions. *
o Lactobacillus casei Lc-11
Demonstrated to support a strengthened immune system. *
o Streptococcus thermophilus St-21
Has shown to prevent and decrease upper respiratory infections. *
• Outside (Spring Season): And last, but certainly not least, we come to the product we were able to sample for a month, Outside. Outside was formulated to prepare you for the toughest allergy season of them all, Spring. The strains in Outside were designed to improve upper respiratory inflammation, nasal congestion, and itchy throats, while enabling you to breathe clearer and put down those tissues. Outside is filled with 16B CFU and 8 different strains.
The strains in Outside are:
o Bacillus subtilis DE111®
Formulated to promote a healthy microflora in the gut and support overall health. *
o Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-07
Boosts immune function in children and adults. *
o Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05
Studied for its effects on immunomodulation and its ability to affect eczema associated with allergic response. *
o Lactobacillus gasseri Lg-36
Examined in meta-studies that looked at the effect on allergic rhinitis symptoms when paired with Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG. *
o Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
Reduces allergic airway inflammation in mice studies when paired with BL-05. *
o Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06
Has been shown to support the body’s natural immune function. *
o Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bb-12
Studied to inhibit pathogenic growth and reduce inflammation. *
o Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
Studied directly for use in allergy management (hay fever). *
So, we’ve managed to give you a quick run down of the adult versions of their products, but did you know Jettie (by Jetson) also creates a Baby (0-2) and Kids (2-13) probiotic blend too? That’s right, for the little ones in your life that may have suspect gut health, Jettie can provide gut support and help to get the young ones back on track.
More can be read about Jettie children pre and probiotics here.
And for more information on the adult probiotics!
Price Point: Options! Jetson offers a variety of ways you can purchase their probiotics; you can select a one-time purchase, or choose a monthly subscription. The one-time payment will run you a little bit more than the subscription--about $42 per bottle for a one-month supply. If you choose the monthly subscription (our personal preference) there’s a few ways you can get some deep discounts on your purchase. Choosing the monthly subscription will automatically drop your cost per bottle from $42 down to $35! At just over $1 per day for one of the BEST probiotics we’ve ever used is an absolute steal. Now—if you choose the subscription and pay 6 months in advance your price drops from $35 to $32. IF you make the choice to pay 12 months in advance (a full years’ worth) then your price drops down to $30/bottle and right at the $1/day price. If that wasn’t a good enough deal, signing up for their newsletter will get you an additional 30% off their subscription price and by using their referral program you can get ANOTHER $10 off a future order! So, how could you not want to keep coming back to Jetson?
Our Experience: We normally get really pumped after an awesome pre-workout, a sweet recovery product, or even a delicious meal replacement bar, but my goodness after about a week on Gut Prep and the Outside Probiotic, calling it life changing may be an understatement. Words can’t describe how much we loved our month with Jetson so lets just cut to what we experienced using Gut Prep and Outside!
• Reduction of bloating: Bloating was literally non existent the entire time we used this combo. Even on days or after days we had a high carb content, sodium content, or cheat meal, we woke up the next day feeling normal, with no noticeable sign of bloating, water retention, or stomach issues.
• Maintained regularity: For us, we did it regularly, once a day, almost at the same time like clockwork. Most people overlook the benefits of staying regular but when you are, your body thanks you and you definitely feel the difference.
• Exceptional digestion: If you’ve ever felt overly full, bloated, or like a brick is in your stomach after a routine meal, then there’s a good chance your digestion isn’t what it could be. Over this last month we felt that there were times where maybe we ate a bit too much but 3-4 hours later, we were ready to eat again without that stuffed stomach feeling.
• Improved Recovery: Yes, improved gut health=improved recovery from workouts. Making your gut more permeable and able to absorb nutrients is a key aspect to making those hard-earned gains in the weight room or seeing the pounds come off quickly. We noticed reduced DOMS and less overall soreness after long sessions during our month, which meant more active days and more effective training.
• Allergies? Never heard of them: As individuals who are allergic to some of the blooms and blossoms that occur in the spring, it was nice to not have a sneezing attack at least once a day while being outside! Sure. there are variables when it comes to allergies but when nothing changes in day to day life and you can live congestion free after supplementing with a pro/prebiotic? We’re certain it definitely played a role.
There is so much more we could say about Jetson but the bottom line is we just felt so much better as a whole. Supplementing with Jetson for a month made us realize truly how important proper gut health is in day to day life. If you’re someone who often feels lethargic, bloated, achy, or just not themselves, instead of reaching for another cup of $5 coffee to ‘wake you up’, you owe it to yourself to reevaluate your the state of your gut first. If you’re like us and have tried everything to feel better but nothing can quite get you back to normal, then you need to give Jetson Pre and Probiotics their chance to do it for you. Don’t wait until it’s your last resort, head on over to www.wearejetson.com today and find out which Jetson Probiotic program is right for you. Don’t forget to sign up for their newsletter to get an additional 30% off your subscription and if you have a little one in your life who can benefit from improved digestive health, check out their kids selection as well! We want to give a major shoutout to Jetson for the Gut Prep and Outside Spring Probiotic hook up! We’ve got a “gut” feeling that you’ll love Jetson too!
