Probiotics with Purpose: Gut, Brain, and Body Health – Backed-By-Science

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Probiotics with Purpose: Gut, Brain, and Body Health

  • person Alexandra Russell
Probiotics with Purpose: Gut, Brain, and Body Health


As a research microbiologist, I’ve spent years studying how tiny organisms have a massive impact on our health; and no area has fascinated me more than probiotics. These beneficial bacteria are my passion because the research is clear: when your gut is in balance, everything else has a better chance of functioning the way it should.

At Backed-By-Science, I’ve woven this understanding directly into our products -  supplements that use targeted probiotic strains to support the gut, heart, brain, and body in ways that are scientifically grounded and functionally meaningful.

The Gut Is Connected to Everything

Modern research (and centuries of observational science) have made one thing clear: your gut microbiome influences far more than digestion.

When the microbiome is disrupted, it can show up as:

  • Digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, irregularity, or sluggishness
  • Heart-related symptoms like blood sugar fluctuations or inflammatory imbalance
  • Neurological symptoms like brain fog, mood dips, or poor stress response
  • Pain and discomfort, especially in the joints, muscles, or general mobility

Through the gut-brain, gut-heart, and gut-joint axes, probiotics may play a central role in helping restore balance where it’s missing; so you feel clearer, lighter, more mobile, and more yourself.

The Science-Backed Supplements That Deliver

You won’t find a generic “Probiotic” bottle in our lineup - because I believe probiotics do their best work when paired with complementary ingredients that support their role in your body’s bigger picture. Here’s how we’ve included probiotic strains where they matter most:

Digestive Support

This is our most microbiome-focused supplement, built specifically to support digestive regularity, bloating relief, and gut barrier strength.

Key probiotic strains:

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bifidobacterium longum
  • Bifidobacterium bifidum
  • Enterococcus faecium

Plus inulin, a prebiotic fiber to feed your gut flora

When digestion is smooth, it doesn’t just feel better; it also improves nutrient absorption, supports immune function, and reduces systemic stress that can affect other organs.

Brain Memory and Focus Support

Your brain and gut are constantly in conversation. This supplement includes probiotic strains that support cognitive function, stress resilience, and a clearer mental state—through the gut-brain axis.

Key probiotic strains:

  • Bifidobacterium longum
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus

This combination works alongside nootropic and antioxidant ingredients to support focus, memory, and mood stability - without overstimulation.

Scientific Sleep Support

Probiotics can even support deeper, more restful sleep. Through their role in GABA production and neurotransmitter balance, these strains can help regulate your internal clock and promote nighttime calm.

Key probiotic strains:

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bifidobacterium bifidum

Paired with natural sleep-regulating compounds like melatonin and valerian, this formula supports a full-body wind-down process.

Built with Integrity. Fueled by Research.

I created Backed-By-Science to cut through the noise. You won’t find filler ingredients. You won’t find buzzwords. You’ll find only what works - backed by reputable scientific studies and chosen with intention.

Every product we offer is an extension of my work as a scientist and my passion for helping people live healthier, more energized lives - starting with their gut.

You Don’t Need a Shelf Full of Pills - Just the Right Ones

If you're dealing with bloating, discomfort, mental fog, joint stiffness, or simply feel like your system is out of sync, a targeted probiotic approach may help restore balance in all the right places.

Choose supplements from someone who lives and breathes microbiome science. Someone who believes you deserve ingredients that actually do something.

Backed-By-Science is that promise - built by a microbiologist, powered by probiotics, and created for people who want their body to work better.