Maxines | Better Biome
Regular price $59.95-
Maxine’s Better Biome helps nourish your Microbiome to help achieve a better balance of good gut bacteria to support optimum health and immune function. Just 1 - 2 serves per day can help you better cope with the stresses and strains of modern life.
Your body is home to about 100 trillion bacteria and other microbes, collectively known as your microbiome. They live on your skin, in your mouth, in your airways and intestines. The vast majority live in your colon, often referred to as your gut.
New advances in immune science show us that maintaining a healthy gut is essential for glowing good health and a strong immune system. Known as the ‘Gut-Brain Axis’, gut bacteria cooperate with your body to help regulate various biological systems including your immune function, your nervous system, and your energy metabolism. Lifestyle choices including a healthy diet, sleep, reducing stress and using proven nutrients, all help to build and maintain a healthy gut microbiome and an optimal gut brain axis.
Food that you eat starts digestion in the stomach then passes into the small intestine where it continues to be broken down so that nutrients including amino acids, fats and simple carbohydrates can be absorbed. Undigested food continues to your colon where a healthy balance of gut bacteria continue to digest the remaining food particles including fibre and starches. But that’s only the start. The bacteria can also change the structure of food molecules via fermentation and other processes to produce a wide range of beneficial nutrients. The interaction between your body and microbiome via the gut brain axis regulates this process to help optimise health and immunity.
Maxine’s Better Biome is designed to provide specific nutrients to help supercharge your gut health to promote an optimised Gut Brain Axis. It is formulated to complement a healthy balanced diet to ensure the good bacteria in your Microbiome flourish and support a healthy and robust immune system.
Each serve of Maxine’s Better Biome contains an effective dose of the following health-promoting nutrients:
Prebiotic Digestive Health Blend to support a healthy gut:
Prebiotic Chicory Root Fibre (Inulin) is a natural plant fibre that provides many benefits to nourish a healthy gut. It cannot be digested by your body but does provide a fermentable source of carbohydrate to ‘good’ gut bacteria (including Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria), increasing their numbers and promoting good colon health. Other benefits of this prebiotic include: improved calcium absorption; production of beneficial short chain fatty acids and amino acids; reduction in gut permeability (known as leaky gut); reduced allergy risk; and the increase in immune signalling cells known as T cells and B cells.
Elderberry Extract is a rich source of plant compounds known as high antioxidant flavonoids. Small amounts are absorbed directly from the small intestine, while the remainder is converted into beneficial bioactive compounds by your gut bacteria that can be absorbed by your body to boost overall health and immunity. These compounds also promote the growth of even more beneficial bacteria and inhibit the growth of ‘bad’ gut bacteria, keeping your microbiome happy and healthy!.
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body and a key nutrient for intestinal cell health. Glutamine helps maintain the integrity of the layer of cells lining your gut (epithelial cells) to ensure they provide an effective barrier to potentially toxic and inflammatory compounds from the food you eat.
Turmeric has been used to treat digestive conditions for centuries. It is a rich source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds including the highly active ingredient curcumin. Like Elderberry, curcumin can inhibit the proliferation of ‘bad’ gut bacteria, while promoting the growth of more good bacteria. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help heal damaged gut lining, and Turmeric compounds can also be metabolised by gut bacteria to produce a range of beneficial compounds your body uses to help reduce inflammation and maintain good health.
Immune Support Blend helps your body’s natural defences
Colostrum from cow’s milk is a rich source of Immunoglobulins and antimicrobial proteins that can provide significant immune benefits to humans. These benefits include reduced risk of developing allergies, decreased risk of upper respiratory infections, reduced risk of intestinal tract infection and inflammation due to ingestion of pathogens and allergens, and improved intestinal barrier function to help prevent ‘leaky gut’.
Organic Maca Root Powder is derived from the Peruvian plant, Lepidium Meyenii, and has been a traditional medicine for over 2000 years. Maca is classified as an adaptogen and shows great promise in treating a number of medical conditions. Maca consumption has demonstrated improved sexual function and hormone balance in both males and females leading to improved health outcomes. It has also been linked to increased energy metabolism and improved joint mobility.
Echinacea has long been recognised as an effective preventative and treatment for respiratory infections like the common cold. Researchers have classified Echinacea as an Immunomodulator - which is a compound or nutrient that positively enhances your body’s immune response.
Green Tea Extract is a highly researched nutrient and demonstrates many beneficial effects due to it’s polyphenol content, the most abundant of which is Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG). Among green tea’s many benefits, it is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and is a strong ant-oxidant.
Vitamin C is a potent anti-oxidant and contributes to your body’s immune defense by supporting many cellular functions of your immune system. It has an antimicrobial action in the gut and also helps support a healthy gut lining. It has also been shown to enhance the production of immune B and T cells which help fight infections.
Lactoferrin is an active iron binding protein that occurs naturally in high levels in colostrum, and in lesser quantities in normal milk. When taken orally, lactoferrin displays strong antimicrobial action against many ‘bad’ gut bacteria, while it promotes the growth of healthy ‘good’ bacteria. It also displays potent antiviral activity against a range of common viruses. Lactoferrin has also been shown to support overall immune function and help regulate inflammatory responses to ensure your immune system reacts to threats with the appropriate action.
Zinc is an essential mineral for proper immune function. Nutritional deficiency of zinc results in mild to severe immune dysfunction. And zinc deficiencies are quite common, even in wealthier western populations due to a diet rich in highly processed foods grown in soils with depleted mineral levels. Optimizing your zinc levels is one more piece of the immune puzzle that will help ensure you can maintain active good health.
At checkout shipping options, please select PICK UP from our store located in Ballarat, Victoria.
Whilst we will always endeavour to have your Click & Collect order ready ASAP, there may be times where items need to be ordered into store. MVMNT will always advise if your order is ready or when your items should arrive into store.
Please kindly wait for a confirmation pick up email from MVMNT before coming into store to collect your item.
We understand mistakes can happen! If you accidentally select Click & Collect at checkout and your item requires shipping, MVMNT will contact you and organise appropriate delivery/shipping options.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Pick Up Location: MVMNT, 905c La Trobe St, Delecombe, VIC, 3356
(Next door to The Playground Gym)
We do also kindly ask, that MVMNT be notified of any returned goods so we can keep track of inventory - whether it be via online chat, email, instagram etc
Thank you for your cooperation, we appreciate it!
We want your shopping experience to be fun, efficient and smooth as possible... just how it should be!
Please note, MVMNT strictly have a no refund, exchange only policy. Upon checkout, this policy is stated and advised to the customer. By proceeding with a purchase, the customer has agreed to our policy.
All exchanges are promised to be made worry free!
Please note, we do not hold items.
We ask you return your item(s) within 14 days of receiving.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Before removing tags, packaging etc. please inspect your item upon receiving. Shop with confidence that quality inspections undergo before despatch your item.If there is the unfortunate case of a fault, please email MVMNT ASAP to figure out a solution. Customers have 30 days from receiving to report any faults or the matter can not be resolved.
You are entitled to exchange providing that the product is returned to us:
- Undamaged and in its original condition (if in a slip - please return item in original packaging!)
- Not purchased on SALE - all final sale Items cannot be returned. Any Final Sale Items which are returned will be refused upon delivery and returned to sender (customer is responsible for return postage)
- Tags (if any - some brands e.g. ABS2B contain no tags) are attached
- No animal fur is on clothing e.g. cat & dog hair or human hair
- Item is returned within in our policy time frame
- There are no obvious signs of the product been used, worn or washed!
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Absolutely no returns accepted on items returned to us with stains/makeup/tan marks etc. If this is the case, the package will be simply returned back to the customer and any shipping costs involved will not be covered by MVMNT.
More information is below...
Number Of Days To Return Items
Firstly, MVMNT LMTD must be contacted within 14 of your delivery date with reasons for return.
For all international orders, we grant 21 business days. If the number of days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you the option to exchange your item.
Faulty Items
All products undergo quality inspection before dispatch for faults or damage. The likelihood of receiving damaged or faulty goods is highly unlikely. We do kindly ask you review your items upon receiving.
However, if this is the case. Please contact MVMNT ASAP and we will figure out a solution!
All products purchased from MVMNT are covered by a 30 day warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear & tear, natural breakdown of colours and material through time, exposure or extensive use.
Non Returnable Goods
GENERAL
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
GIFT CARDS
*Gift Cards are non-refundable.
- Store credits are issued with a code that will be emailed to your email address associated with the order.
SUPPLEMENTS
Please note, we do not accept opened or used supplements. We do not hold responsibility if you didn't like the taste or if the product is not working for you.
CLOTHING
Please note, due to the delicacy of materials such as mesh, tulle or transparent waistbands - these products are not eligible for return/exchanges.
Sock are also an item that we can not have returned due to hygiene issues.
Please note, any Sale items can NOT be returned.
SWIMWEAR
For Safety/Hygiene purposes, please make sure that swimwear is tried on over your own underwear. In the interests of hygiene, we may refuse returns of items where it's obvious that this hasn't been done.
How To Complete Your Return
To complete your return, and ensure it is a quick and smooth process, we ask you abide by the the following...
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. Send back to MVMNT LMTD.
Please access our Returns Ports HERE to complete your return.
Keep in mind the sender is responsible for the following...
- Sender will be responsible for all return shipping costs
- Return form must be attached
- We must be contacted within your delivery time frame
- Orders within Australia must be returned within 7 business days from delivery and 14 for all international orders.
Partial/Rejected Refunds
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Where products have obvious signs of use
- Products have been or have attempted to be opened
- Products is not in its original condition
Here are some further clarifications...
Clothing
- There must be no signs of clothing been worn, washed, smell (perfumes, deodorants etc.) stains (e.g. make up) and have full tags attached.
- It must be returned in original sealed packaging which should be in its unused, seable condition
Supplements
- MVMNT have non-refundable / returns policy on all supplements
Store Credits
All returns will automatically be issued an e-store Credit Note that will allow you to easily purchase an alternative item.
Please note, if your returned item is not returned under policy rules, we will notify you via email as to why your item was rejected and eligibility for an exchange.
There is no expiry date on your in store credit and you can use at any time and it does not have to be used all at once!
Sale items
All Sale items can NOT be returned.
Only regular priced items may be refunded for an exchange, unfortunately sale items are non exchangeable.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, please notify us whom the gift (name) was purchased under. If you wish to return your goods, as long as they are in perfect condition and received we will then issue you at gift card.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a store credit to the gift giver and they will find out about your return.
Where do I return my goods?
To return your purchase, please send back to:
MVMNT LMTD
905c La Trobe St
Delecombe
Victoria 3356
Please note, customers are to cover return shipping costs. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. Also be aware and prepared for any custom or import taxes you may incur due to country laws. MVMNT LMTD will not be held liable for such payments.
Tracking
We strongly advise you consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance when posting back your item. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Custom & Import Taxes
Please be aware, on receiving your exchange item, depending on your on your location there may be additional costs added by customs that will have to be paid on the receivers end. This will be due to country laws.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. Also be aware and prepared for any custom or import taxes you may incur due to country laws. MVMNT LMTD will not be held liable for such payments.
When consumers do not have the right to return a product - Australian Consumer Law
Consumers do not have a right to return a product if they:
- changed their mind and no longer want the product
- ordered the wrong product
- found the product cheaper elsewhere
- found a better product elsewhere
- were aware of the relevant fault before buying the product - for example, if the fault was written on the product's tag, or for online purchases, indicated in any photos or descriptions of the item online
- damaged the product by misusing it - for example, if they dropped a mobile phone in the water
- used the product for a long time and the problem is as a result of usual wear and tear.
Wear & Tear
Wear and tear is damage that naturally and inevitably occurs as a result of normal wear or aging. Damage from wear and tear will not be covered.
No refund, exchange only Policy - Australian Consumer Law
In accordance with Australian Consumer Law, MVMNT are not required to offer you a refund for sizing, fit, change of mind, or returns. For example, the consumer guarantees do not apply if you got what you asked for but simply changed your mind, found it cheaper somewhere else, decided you did not like the purchase or had no use for it.
If you have a minor problem with a product, we can choose to give you a free repair instead of a replacement, or a store credit. When you have a major problem with a product, you have the right to ask for your choice of a replacement, store credit, or refund. If we have misrepresented the product or provided an incorrect description, you have the right to ask for your choice of a replacement product, a store credit, or refund.
All returns must be received in their original condition, unworn, unwashed and with all tags and hygiene seals in tact (if applicable). Any goods or garments that have been damaged or altered from their original condition are not eligible for return.
https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund
Please do not be alarmed shall you receive MVMNT deliveries in seperate shipments - if you have any concerns - please contact us.
Furthermore, MVMNT are not legally obligated to refund or replace any lost, damaged, status of 'arrived' or stolen goods after they have been dispatched to courier companies used for distribution. We take special care to ensure your parcel is packed securely and sent safely from our warehouse.
Please note, MVMNT are not accountable for any delays as it is out of our hands once sent.
If you have any further questions, queries or concerns about 'Shipping', please contact us.
CLICK & COLLECT
MVMNT LMTD are located in Ballarat, Victoria. At checkout we offer CLICK & COLLECT. You can place your order online and collect from store! MVMNT will contact you when you order is ready for collection. Our store address is 905 La Trobe St, Delacombe, VIC, 3356
SHIPPING ADDRESS and/or RE DELIVERY FEES
Please ensure all information provided during checkout is correct. All orders will be shipped to the provided shipping address.Please note, MVMNT LMTD is not responsible for packages delivered to mistyped or invalid addresses. However, on the account that this may happen, the customer will be notified with a verification email regarding their redirected goods. Customers will have 72 hours to respond. Failure to reply in designated time frame will automatically result in order cancellation.
Please note that should the order be unable to be delivered to or left at the delivery address, a re-delivery fee will apply.
AUTHORITY TO LEAVE
Via some shipping carriers you may be able to select 'authority to leave' your goods at the delivery address even if unattended. However, please note that neither MVMNT nor the carrier will be liable for loss or theft of the goods and the goods will be left at your risk. In addition, the carrier retains the discretion not to leave the goods unattended, including where the carrier deems it to be unsafe to do so.
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SENT?
Please read descriptions as some brands as they may ship during certain time frames.
We will endeavour to offer same day dispatch on orders (excluding pre order items, items that state otherwise or during busy sale periods e.g Black Friday Sales, COVID-19) placed before 3pm (AEST)! Same day dispatch takes place on business working days only - Monday - Friday.
***This excludes public holidays and any Australia Post holidays.
Please note, if you are a international guest we will dispatch your order ASAP. Please take into consideration time difference, organisation of courier picks ups etc.
Please be advised shipping does not move over the weekend and will resume the following business day, Monday.
DOMESTIC (Australian) SHIPPING
Dispatch of all orders will be as soon as payment has cleared.
We provide FREE SHIPPING anywhere in Australia for orders over $100!!
FREE shipping will be sent via STANDARD post. If you would like EXPRESS shipping for your item(s), you will have the option to select at a charge at checkout.
MVMNT try and keep Australian shipping rates as cheap as possibly. Shipping is calculated by weight to ensure you are not paying for any dead weight in your package. Shipping costs within Australia are as follows:
- Up to 500g - $6.95
- 500g up to 1kg - $10.95
- 1kg up to 3kg - $12.95
- 3kg up to 5kg - $16.00
Express Shipping:
- Up to 500g - $9.50
- 500g up to 1kg - $12.95
- 1kg up to 3kg - $15.00
- 3kg up to 5kg - $19.95
Express deliveries arrive usually between 1-3 business days.
Standard shipping should arrive between 7-10 business days. Delivery within Sydney and Melbourne Metro area is generally shorter with the majority of deliveries received within 2-3 business days. Please keep in mind if you live in remote or rural areas, shipping can take longer.A notification will be sent to you once your order has been shipped. If you have not received your parcel within 10 business days from shipment, give your local Post Office a call (just to make sure it's not waiting there for collection).
If the parcel is not at the Post Office, you can email us at info@mvmntlmtd.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
PLEASE NOTE* Orders to Brazil have been blocked due to many fraudulent cases.
We ship to over 200 countries WORLDWIDE!
MVMNT LMTD can only ships up to 2kg internationally (due to custom rules). If you order is larger than this, please contact us so we can arrange options and give you a quote for what you would like to purchase.
We use DHL or Australia Post as our shipping partner for international orders. If you wish to know which courier service will be used - please contact us. Dispatch of all orders will be as soon as payment has cleared. Dispatch of all orders will be as soon as payment has cleared. All parcels are provided with tracking.
Please see below your country zone and estimated time of delivery.
ZONE 1 | New Zealand
ZONE 2 | Asia Pacific
ZONE 3 | Western Europe
ZONE 4 | North America & Middle East
ZONE 5 | Rest of World
Please note,
- Transit times quoted are in business days and exclude local public holidays.
- Transit times quoted are estimates based on historial performance and are subject to changes without prior notice.
- Any delay at the destination countries is beyond the control of postal services. Delivery to areas outside major cities, or where your item is dutiable or held at customs may take longer.
If you live in the following countries...
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
Postal services will only deliver to PO BOX addresses and not street addresses.
If you live in the United States, please ensure you enter your state of residence.
Moreover, some international countries, duties and taxes are determined by the customs agency within the designated country. Although charges are not always incurred, assessment of duties and taxes will be based on the value of the order and the Tax-free threshold, if it exists, for goods imported into the designated country.
Please be aware that international shipping expected delivery dates varies depending on the location.
Shipping dates may vary during holiday season, depending on volume of mail experience through postal service.
MY PARCEL HASN'T ARRIVED OR IS LATE?
Firstly, please tracking your parcel via the Australia post website:
https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/track.html#/track
You will find your tracking information in the shipping confirmation email from when your parcel was dispatched.
If you did not receive this email please ensure you either check your junk mail or ensure you are checking the correct email - the email you provided during checkout.
If things aren’t making sense in the tracking, we will be more than happy to assist! That being said, please note, due to restrictions with Australia Post, we can’t always lodge an enquiry or get instance answers. For an enquiry to be lodged parcels must be missing for a certain amount of days (differs depending on your location).
We understand it’s not ideal, but we have to abide by Australia Post’s rules, especially at busy times of the year like Christmas and Easter.
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
MVMNT LMTD are not responsible for unfortunate events such as misplaced, lost or stolen packages, during time of transit. Under all circumstances all postal services used by MVMNT LMTD are responsible for all mail pieces that undergo postal delivery.Please note, filing a claim does not guarantee the postal service company will compensate/reimburse you for your lost/stolen goods.
QUALITY CONTROL
PRE ORDERS
Pre ordered items are delivered in accordance with the advertised delivery time frames. Please note, it is the customers free choice if they wish to commit to a pre order. MVMNT can not be blamed if the pre order does not arrive during the expected time frame. However, we will try our best wherever possible to ensure your package gets you ASAP.
