Focus isn’t just essential for academic or work performance—it’s also the foundation of emotional stability and smooth daily functioning. From restless children to easily distracted adults, attention difficulties are increasingly common in today’s world. While we can’t eliminate all distractions, we can explore internal ways to improve. Surprisingly, one of the keys to better focus may lie in your gut.  

The Gut-Brain Axis: A Key Pathway Linking Attention and Emotion

Scientists have confirmed the existence of the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA)—a two-way communication system between the brain and gut. This pathway transmits signals through nerves, immune responses, and hormones, influencing mood, stress regulation, and attention.

A healthy gut microbiome plays a critical role in this process. About 90% of serotonin and 50% of dopamine—two key neurotransmitters often called “feel-good chemicals”—are produced or influenced by the gut. These chemicals are essential for regulating mood, motivation, emotional stability, and focus.

When the gut microbiome is imbalanced, it may disrupt the production and signaling of these neurotransmitters, leading to symptoms like emotional instability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Recent research has also linked attention-deficit behaviors to reduced dopamine activity, suggesting that supporting the gut may be a natural and effective way to improve focus and behavioral regulation.  

Meet PS128™: A Psychobiotic That Supports Focus and Emotional Balance

Lactobacillus plantarum PS128™ is a unique probiotic strain, which belongs to a class of beneficial bacteria known as psychobiotics—probiotics that support mental and emotional health through the gut-brain axis.

Numerous animal and clinical studies have shown that PS128™TM can help regulate levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, which in turn supports more balanced behavior and emotional responses.

In studies involving children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), supplementing with PS128™TM led to reductions in internalizing behaviors such as anxiety and low mood, as well as improvements in externalizing behaviors like hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

These findings suggest that PS128™TM may benefit not only children with neurodevelopmental disorders but also those in the general population who struggle with focus and emotional regulation.

How PS128™ May Improve Focus

PS128™TM supports attention and emotional balance in several key ways:

• Regulates neurotransmitters: By influencing the gut microbiota, PS128™TM may help increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, which support emotional stability, cognitive clarity, and sustained attention.
  
  
• Reduces stress and anxiety: Since elevated stress and anxiety can interfere with focus, PS128™TM may help by lowering these emotional barriers and creating a more stable mental state.
  
  
• Improves behavioral symptoms: Hyperactivity and impulsivity often disrupt attention. PS128™TM may help manage these external behaviors and support overall focus.
  

A Clearer Mind Starts with the Gut 

Improving focus isn’t just about telling children to “sit still.” It’s closely tied to neurological development and emotional regulation. Supporting the gut microbiome offers a gentle yet effective internal strategy.

As a clinically studied psychobiotic, PS128™TM may be a helpful daily companion for children who experience emotional ups and downs, restlessness, or trouble concentrating.

Alongside lifestyle adjustments - such as healthy routines, balanced nutrition, and reduced overstimulation - PS128™TM offers a natural way to support more focused, confident, and emotionally grounded growth from the inside out.