Bened Life Blog - Gut-brain education & PS128 stories

What does serotonin do? It helps with a healthy brain and a healthy gut. Image shows the chemical structure of serotonin.

What Does Serotonin Do?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in everything from easing anxiety to regulating digestion. It can also be influenced by special probiotics like PS128.

What Does Serotonin Do?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in everything from easing anxiety to regulating digestion. It can also be influenced by special probiotics like PS128.

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Stimming in Autism: Why It Is Necessary & Natural

Stimming in autism may look unusual to people who aren’t used to it. But stimming serves many functions, from emotional regulation to directing focus.

Stimming in Autism: Why It Is Necessary & Natural

Stimming in autism may look unusual to people who aren’t used to it. But stimming serves many functions, from emotional regulation to directing focus.

Bened Life's new packaging for shipping is easier on you and the planet

Bened Life’s Packaging: Easy on You & the Planet

We’ve recently made some upgrades to make our packaging better at protecting the planet as well as your Bened Life products.

Bened Life’s Packaging: Easy on You & the Planet

We’ve recently made some upgrades to make our packaging better at protecting the planet as well as your Bened Life products.

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Late Diagnosis of Autism: Is an Official Diagno...

If you think you might be Autistic, you probably have questions. You may be seeking an autism diagnosis, considering self-identification, or just wanting to know more. We’re here to help.

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Late Diagnosis of Autism: Is an Official Diagno...

If you think you might be Autistic, you probably have questions. You may be seeking an autism diagnosis, considering self-identification, or just wanting to know more. We’re here to help.

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Autism and Intimacy: Sensory Issues, Romance, a...

From sensory considerations to unique expressions of affection, autism affects how people experience romance, sex, and intimacy.

Autism and Intimacy: Sensory Issues, Romance, a...

From sensory considerations to unique expressions of affection, autism affects how people experience romance, sex, and intimacy.

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Stress and the Probiotic PS128: Management and ...

How does PS128 support stress management, mood, and muscle recovery? Learn more about clinical & preclinical studies of PS128 around stress.

Stress and the Probiotic PS128: Management and ...

How does PS128 support stress management, mood, and muscle recovery? Learn more about clinical & preclinical studies of PS128 around stress.

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Celebrating Special Interests in Autism

Autistic special interests are more than a hobby or fascination. Read on to learn how and why to support special interests in your Autistic friend or family member.

Celebrating Special Interests in Autism

Autistic special interests are more than a hobby or fascination. Read on to learn how and why to support special interests in your Autistic friend or family member.

5 Signs that Probiotics are Working

Health Benefits and Signs Probiotics are Working

You've likely heard of probiotics, but you may not know what to expect after taking them. Here some health benefits of probiotics you may notice.

Health Benefits and Signs Probiotics are Working

You've likely heard of probiotics, but you may not know what to expect after taking them. Here some health benefits of probiotics you may notice.

January calendar can evoke new year, new you, but its ok if it's same you

New Year, Same You - And That's OK

For many of us with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and general life challenges, January 1st can be less about starting over and more about giving ourselves grace.

New Year, Same You - And That's OK

For many of us with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and general life challenges, January 1st can be less about starting over and more about giving ourselves grace.

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Autistic Family Life - Planning Trips

From sensory accommodations to clear communication, here are some tips for planning outings with your Autistic family members

Autistic Family Life - Planning Trips

From sensory accommodations to clear communication, here are some tips for planning outings with your Autistic family members

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The Ultimate Autism Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtful ideas that celebrate sensory joy for all ages! From sensory seekers to sensory avoiders, find great ideas for presents and stocking stuffers here.

The Ultimate Autism Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtful ideas that celebrate sensory joy for all ages! From sensory seekers to sensory avoiders, find great ideas for presents and stocking stuffers here.