In vitro laboratory tests confirm that n-fuzed Candida kills candida albicans in as little as 3 days, and eliminates it entirely in 7 days.  In fact it is the only Candida dietary supplement that we are aware of whereby every batch is laboratory tested for Candida inhibition.

Using the same principle as "like treats like," n-fuzed Candida triggers the immune system to eliminate systemic Candida.  Harmonic Innerprizes has successfully taken the electromagnetic frequency of candida albicans and infused it into the crystalline structure of the water. Combining this water with Pau D’ Arco root, Black Walnut hulls, and vitamin C, it stimulates the immune system to stop the spread of candida in the body, and reduce its population. 

Candida Overgrowth is an Epidemic

Candida overgrowth is epidemic in our society and it is the underlying cause of many chronic disease conditions. Candida albicans is a naturally occurring genus of yeast that normally resides in the intestinal tract, mouth, throat and genitals along with other organisms. However, problems begin to happen when something upsets the balance of these organisms and candida begins to multiply and over populate. It can even burrow holes in the intestinal tract, enter the blood stream and then make it's way into any organ of the body. To make matters worse it emits over 70 different toxins into the body. Some people may even become allergic to the yeast itself.

What typically triggers this is the use of pharmaceutical antibiotics and/or birth control pills. A diet dominated with processed foods, sugar, and alcohol will exasperate this condition significantly. While millions of people deal with Candida overgrowth every day, millions more get no help since it is often misdiagnosed and people who have it don't even know they have it.  Typical symptoms include digestion issues, skin problems, foggy brain, fatigue, headaches, sugar cravings, and more.  Read our n-fuzed Candida webpage for a more complete list of candida symptoms and a list of the many debilitating conditions that candida overgrowth can trigger. 

Impressive Results

But the true results are in the real world. Health practitioners are reporting that in most cases relief from candida symptoms begin to subside within just a few days. One practitioner stated that she usually sees her candida patients at least every other week. Since she has been giving them n-fuzed Candida, they are not calling and re-scheduling. “Must be working,” she states.

A weight loss clinic started to give n-fuzed Candida to patients who simply were not losing weight under their normal protocol. When systemic candida is removed from the colon, internal tissues and blood, the body simply works better. It metabolizes food better, eliminates waste better, and the pounds come off.

How Long Until I See Results?

N-fuzed Candida is a liquid, taken by mouth 3 or 4 times per day for two weeks, then twice a day until the 8 oz bottle is gone. The whole process takes about 4 weeks to complete. Most people will notice an improvement in symptoms in those first two weeks, if not the first few days. Changes in diet and perhaps environment are encouraged to keep Candida at bay.

People ask “When will I be cured of my candida overgrowth?” This is a difficult question to answer because there are so many variables. Your body is a much more complicated organism than a Petri dish. So we are not suggesting that you should expect complete relief from all candida symptoms in just 3 days.  However, one full treatment of 8 oz of n-fuzed Candida, will contribute to your state of optimal health.

The most significant factor in how long it takes is how many years your body has been dealing with candida. The longer the time, the weaker the immune system will be. Next are dietary considerations. You cannot keep feeding the candida with yeast and sugar. So you need to eliminate all simple carbohydrates and foods containing yeast. See our blog Taming the Yeast Beast. Your living environment is also critical. If you live or work in an environment that has high levels of mold, you will have a very difficult time completely eradicating your candida. In the future, if you find symptoms returning, another round with N-fuzed Candida may be necessary.

If you try N-fuzed Candida, do let us know what your results are. You can leave a review on the product webpage. We think this product is going to help a great many people, and we are very excited that we are able to offer it to our customers!

Factors that contribute to Candida overgrowth include:

• A diet high in refined foods, especially refined sugar and white flour
• Antibiotic use
• Excess alcohol consumption
• Hormonal contraceptives
• Blood sugar imbalances (high blood sugar can feed Candida)
• High stress (cortisol, the “stress” hormone, raises blood sugar and lowers the immune system)
   

Symptoms of Candida overgrowth are many, and may include:

• Digestive distress, including diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating
• Fatigue/lethargy
• Weakened immune system
• “Brain fog” or trouble focusing
• Craving sweets
• Anxiety/panic attacks
• Rectal itching
• Skin rashes
• Acne
• Sore throat

 
Candida overgrowth can be a frustrating and exhausting experience; one that unfortunately, many people are experiencing today. Often people are unaware that it is fact Candida that is at the root of their general feelings of malaise and unwellness.  If you have Candida, addressing it is a must if you want to feel well again.  While the road back to balance may not always be an easy journey, it is certainly well worth it, and it IS doable. Successfully managing Candida means approaching it from several different angles; diet, supplementation, and lifestyle all play a part in taming unruly yeast.
 

The Yeast Free Diet

What to eat:

• abundant non-starchy vegetables including leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables and crunchy snacks like cucumber and snap peas
• Lean protein (hormone and antibiotic free)
• Legumes in moderation (bean dip – yum!)
• Eggs
• Nuts and seeds
• Whole gluten-free grains in moderation  (for a severe case of candida, grains may need to be omitted from the diet for a few weeks or more)
• Plain unsweetened cultured yogurt
• Sour fruit including berries and cherries (for a severe case of candida, fruit may need to be omitted from the diet for a few weeks or more)
• Coconut oil, an excellent medium chain fat and a potent anti-fungal
• Garlic, raw if possible (also a potent anti-fungal)
   

What to avoid:
 

• All forms of refined sugar including table sugar, honey, molasses, brown sugar, turbinado sugar, and artificial sweeteners
• Gluten grains, including wheat, barley, spelt, rye, and oats
• Most dairy, especially aged dairy/anything moldy
• Very sweet fruits like banana and melon
• Alcohol
• Fruit juice
• Caffeine
• Vinegar (all except apple cider)
• Mushrooms
   

The Candida diet is not always easy, but it is effective, and essential if you are serious about getting your yeast problem under control.  Try to plan meals out ahead of time.  You might even pick one day every week to make and freeze meals, so you know you will always have something to eat.  Be sure you always have snacks on hand, so you’re not tempted to cheat in a moment of desperation.  You can do it!  
 

Suggested Supplements to Manage Yeast

	ADDED 2012:  N-Fuzed Candida is a evolutionary new treatment concept for eliminating systemic Candida albicans from the blood and soft tissues of the body. In vitro laboratory tests confirm that n-fuzed Candida kills Candida albacans in as little as 3 days, and eliminated it entirely in 7 days. Using a proprietary blend of Pau d' Arco, Black Walnut hulls, and vitamin C, the electromagnetic frequencies of Candida albicans are infused into the crystalline structure of water. This signals the immune system to eliminate candida in the blood system, soft tissues, and organs of the body. It also treats thrush and surface yeast infections.
	Candex is an enzyme blend that can actually break down the wall of the yeast cell.  For many years, Candex has provided the most potent blend of plant based, fiber digesting enzymes available for those suffering from candida. It has been proven in clinical trials, and has helped countless people live richer, fuller lives. It works very quickly to make a difference you can feel — in even the worst of systemic problems — within a week or so.  It is also helpful for overcoming common vaginal infections in just days.
	Vitalzym is a blend of enzymes that work synergistically to provide total system support.  The Serrapeptase and other proteolytic enzymes in Vitalzym work beautifully in conjunction with other supplements to conquer stubborn yeast and help keep it in check.  Further, the enzymes in Vitalzym support optimal liver function and detoxification, which is critical when doing a candida cleanse, as candida produces toxins that can be harmful to the liver.
	Colloidal Defense is formulated to help us fight off invaders, including yeast.  It is a natural antifungal that has proven to be effective against candida, as observed under dark field microscopy.  Colloidal Defense also stimulates the immune system to produce T-Cells, which are the body’s first defense against viruses, fungi (yeast) and bacteria.
	Stabilized Oxygen is vitally important in the journey to rebalance yeast.  Yeast is an anaerobic organism, meaning it cannot overgrow where adequate oxygen is present.  Likewise, where oxygen is low, yeast will thrive.  Including stabilized oxygen in your yeast management protocol will help to ensure that your body is not susceptible to Candida overgrowth.
	iFlora is a premier blend of beneficial flora designed to support both the small and large intestine.  Ensuring you have adequate beneficial flora in your gut is critical to managing yeast, as the “good” flora help to keep the potentially harmful organisms like Candida in balance.  When there is inadequate beneficial flora in the gut, it is much easier for yeast to overgrow.  iFlora Women is also available, and is ideal for supporting a woman’s unique needs.

How Long Do I Have to Do the Candida Diet and Supplements?

That all depends on how severe your yeast overgrowth is.  For mild cases, it may only take you a couple of weeks to bring your body back into balance.  For more severe cases, it may take a while longer.  Try sticking with your plan for at least a month or two.  Once you feel your body is back in balance, work on keeping it that way by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices.  Avoid things on the “Factors that Contribute to Candida” list.  Long term supplementation with a high quality probiotic like iFlora can be useful in helping to maintain balance once achieved.  

While it is true that our bodies are built to be able to naturally cleanse and detoxify (say thank you to your liver ever day!), in modern times, unless you live in a bubble, it is virtually impossible to avoid toxins and harmful substances that can overwhelm our bodies and leave us feeling sluggish and unwell.

In today's world of technology, fast foods, pharmaceuticals and toxic chemicals, our bodies can be affected in many ways, from energy levels and stamina to how well our organs are able to function. The amount of pesticides, herbicides, fossil fuel emissions, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals that we are exposed to on a daily basis have reached record proportions, leaving our bodies struggling to keep up with all of the detoxifying that has to be done. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has reported that traces of toxic chemicals can now be found in nearly every American. Clearly our bodies are having to detoxify more today than they ever have before. This is where regular cleansing comes in. Many health care experts believe that in today’s modern world, it is a good idea to do a gentle cleanse at least a couple of times a year, to help remove excess toxins from your body and keep you looking and feeling great.

 What are Toxins?

A toxin is any compound that has a detrimental effect on cell function or structure in the body.  Some toxins cause minimal negative effects, while others can cause  more serious effects, or even death.  Toxins are often divided into four categories:

• Heavy Metals- Including lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, and aluminum.  Heavy metals tend to accumulate in vital organs, often disrupting their function.
• Liver Toxins – Including drugs, alcohol, solvents, formaldehyde, pesticides, herbicides, and food additives.  Our livers are usually overloaded with these toxins because they are so prevalent in our diet and in our environment.
• Microbial Compounds – Including toxins produced by bacteria and yeast in the digestive tract can be absorbed and transported throughout the body, significantly disrupting bodily functions.  These toxins can also include toxic amines, toxic derivatives of bile, various carcinogenic substances, and endotoxins and exotoxins from bacteria.
• By Products of Protein Metabolism – The kidneys are largely responsible for eliminating toxic waste products of protein metabolism, such as ammonia and urea.  Excessive protein consumption and lack of water can inhibit proper kidney function. 

Toxins can be found just about everywhere; in our homes, in our workplaces, in our food, in our water and even in the air we breathe. More specifically, toxins can be found in:

• Plastics, especially when heated or microwaved
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Mold and other fungus
• Carpets, mattresses, and upholstered furniture
• Conventional cleaning supplies
• Unfiltered drinking water
• Wall paint, especially older paint
• Dry cleaning chemicals
• Processed foods
• Conventional beauty care products including lotions, moisturizers, shampoos, and body wash

Periodic cleansing can help to flush out accumulated toxins, and keep your body working well.

Internal Housekeeping

Imagine what the inside of a house would look like if you never cleaned it. Dirt, toxins, and pathogens would begin to build up and create an unhealthy and uncomfortable environment.

A similar scenario can occur inside of our bodies when the liver and other bodily systems responsible for detoxification become over-burdened. When this happens, we can experience a range of health problems including:

How to Gently Detoxify Your Body

Detoxification is a process in which potentially harmful compounds are excreted from the body. The liver, lungs, skin, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract all play a part in detoxification. The purpose of a cleanse is to support these organs so that they can function optimally, thus resulting in a cleaner, healthier you.

There are many ways to do a cleanse. Some of the supposed “cleanses” out there can actually be quite dangerous, as they include fasting, limiting protein, and possibly ingesting substances that are in fact not conducive to cleansing at all. When considering a cleanse, it is important to take a couple of things into consideration:

First, you need to make sure your diet and your living environment are clean. Eliminate refined foods, sugar and coffee. You may also want to eliminate gluten, dairy, soy, and corn, as these foods are difficult to digest. People often find that after eliminating these foods for a couple of weeks they actually have a sensitivity to them and were not aware of it. Many people today have become accustomed to feeling less than optimal. When they clean up their diet and do a cleanse, they often experience increased energy and wellness they did not know they were missing.

• Include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, organic when possible. This should be the bulk of your diet while cleansing. Fruits and vegetables will provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber essential to an effective cleanse.

• Include plenty of clean, good quality protein to support the liver during detoxification. Try to get in a moderate serving at every meal.

• Drink water! On a regular day, you want to get in at least 8 large glasses of water. When cleansing, it should be closer to 10 or more.

Second, make sure you choose a high quality, gentle and effective cleaning product that includes all aspects of cleansing: Liver support, digestive support, and a gentle chelating formula to bind and remove heavy metals from the body.

The Complete Body Cleanse Kit from Life Flo includes all three of these elements, and is an excellent way to jumpstart your cleansing experience.

Last, you need to get your body moving! Exercise promotes cleansing by increasing circulation in the blood and lymph, and increasing oxygen to cells in the body. Exercise is an integral part of an effective cleansing program, and should be done at least 3-5 times per week.

Also important to consider is when to do your cleanse and for how long. A seasonal cleanse is an excellent way to remember to cleanse every 3 months. The Spring and Summer months are especially great for cleansing, as fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant during these times of year. Generally a cleanse can last from 1 to 3 weeks, and depends on your lifestyle and what you feel your body needs.

It is important to note that when cleansing, you need to have at least one bowel movement per day, to ensure you are eliminating toxins that have been stored in the body and are being released with cleansing. It is also important to drink plenty of water to help flush toxins that pass through the kidneys.

Products to Help with Cleansing

The Complete Body Cleanse Kit to Support Total Body Detoxification

The Complete Body Cleanse Kit is a Triple Action Detoxification System created by Life-flo.  It is designed to help support, detoxify, and rejuvenate us.

The Complete Body Cleanse Kit not only supports the body's own detoxification mechanisms, but at the same time enhances them. This triple action system works on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and the circulatory system where a lot of heavy metals and other toxins can reside.  These compounds are either generated by the body as by-products of cellular metabolic processes, or acquired through exposure to the environment. 

Benefits of use:

• Helps cleanse the liver and colon
• Helps remove toxic heavy metals
• Helps increase weight loss results
• Helps increase energy levels
• Helps improve the health of your skin
• Helps promote overall well being

Calcium D-Glucarate to help remove toxins from the intestinal tract

D-Glucarate is a phytochemical that can be found in fruits and vegetables, such as apples, oranges, broccoli, cabbage, bean sprouts, and brussels sprouts.  It is also made in small amounts by the body. Many believe that this nutrient aids the body in the elimination of many harmful toxins and lowers abnormally high levels of used steroid hormones including estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. 

D-Glucarate also inhibits an enzyme known as beta-glucuronidase, which suppresses the body’s ability to detoxify many toxins using the glucuronidation pathway. When levels of this enzyme become elevated, it reverses the glucuronidation process and releases the toxins back into the bloodstream. (6)   When detoxification involves Calcium D-Glucarate, it is called glucuronidation, which is the process that occurs when toxins or carcinogens are combined with water soluble substances, allowing such toxins to be more easily removed from the body.  Research supports a role for glucuronidation in protecting cells (especially those of hormone-sensitive tissues such as the breast and prostate) from dangerous environmental chemicals.(7)

When beta-glucuronidase becomes elevated, it reverses the glucuronidation process and releases the toxins back into the bloodstream. (6) Consider supplementing with Calcium D-Glucarate to keep the detoxification pathway moving forward. This will preserve the amount of glucuronic acid available to eliminate toxins, and limit the amount of free estrogen that is reabsorbed in the body.

Benefits of use:

• Helps eliminate toxins and carcinogens
• Helps eliminate used hormones
• Helps reduce the risk of certain diseases
• Has been shown to reduce estrogen receptors

Green Foods to Assist Detoxification

Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants and algae that is responsible for their color.  Historically, chlorophyll has been used to help improve health, including: 

• •Bad breath
• • Constipation
• • For use in detoxifying
• • As an antioxidant
• • As an anti-inflammatory
  • For wound healing (1,2)

Some evidence suggests that chlorophyll helps detoxify cancer-promoting substances, suggesting that chlorophyll may reduce the risk of cancer. (3,4)

According to the PDR for Nutritional Supplements, some experimental data suggests that chlorophyll may have some antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic potential, may help protect against some toxins, and may ameliorate some drug side effects. (5)

You can find excellent dietary sources of chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables, spirulina, chlorella, algae, wheat grass, and barley grass. Those who do not consume a variety of green foods in plentiful quantities may lack chlorophyll in their diets. Therefore, including a good “green foods” supplement like LifeSource SuperSprouts which contains sources of chlorophyll, can help you get this important nutrient into your diet or cleansing program.

Neutralize Environmental Toxins in Your Body with Aulterra Enhance

Enhance is a homeopathically activated combination of natural paramagnetic and diamagnetic elements which neutralize the effects of heavy metals and other toxins on human DNA.

In several studies, it clearly shows that the energy of Enhance neutralizes the negative effects of toxic elements. In 1996, the University of Idaho conducted toxic soil recovery studies utilizing Enhance powder. Samples of soil contaminated with lead and zinc were mixed with small quantities of Enhance powder. The pre-mix soil contained 200ppm of lead and the zinc measured 26.8. Two days after mixing Enhance into the soil, the lead measured .5ppm and the zinc measured 6.5ppm.

In 1998, Lockheed Martin conducted a study to determine if Enhance could neutralize radioactive elements. After six months, Enhance successfully reduced the gamma radiation of the control substance by 80%.

Enhance’s unique properties activate DNA causing what is known as the quantum oscillation effect. This “winding and unwinding” of the DNA is associated only with healthy, normally functioning DNA. DNA exposed to toxins will not behave in this same manner. When exposed to Enhance, human DNA begins to repair itself, eventually achieving the quantum oscillation effect. With Aulterra's Enhance, your body can be in a constant state of healing.

Benefits of use:

• Activates DNA
• Enhances cellular activity
• Neutralizes toxic substances
• Reverses cellular aging

The Neutralizer for RF/EMF Protection

Studies have shown that cellular phones can damage the DNA in sensitive areas of your brain. Wireless equipment, computers, microwave ovens, televisions, and other electronic devices also emit EMF’s that may be harmful to your health.

When Kim Dandurand, Aulterra Neutralizer's inventor, created the Neutralizer, the most significant criteria he recognized was that the product could never be practical if it relied on either blocking or absorbing radiation. Instead, it had to neutralize it.

The Aulterra Neutralizer works by retuning the EMF frequencies of electronic devices like cell phones, computers, and other electronics to transmute the energy so it no longer causes harm to the body's DNA.

The Neutralizer is effective against harmful EMF/RF radiation when applied to any of the following devices:

• Any cellular phone

• Computer terminal

• Microwave oven

• Cordless telephone

• Television

• Video game equipment

Maintaining Your Post Cleanse Glow

After completing your cleanse, it is important to continue to nourish your body with high quality foods, fluids, and supplements, to keep you feeling great. While we cannot control all of the toxins we are exposed to, we can certainly take precautions to ensure we keep our exposure to a minimum and provide our bodies with everything it needs continue to detoxify efficiently.

• Reduce/eliminate your exposure to toxins in the home by choosing all natural cleaning products.
• Use all natural beauty and anti-aging products like RegenaCell, free of parabens and synthetic chemicals and hormones.
• Maintain a healthy diet with plenty of fiber from vegetables and whole grains.
• Take a high quality superfood supplement regularly.
• Maintain a healthy digestive system.
• Take a high quality probiotic daily.
• Repeat maintenance cleanses throughout the year.
• Have regular bowel movements (1 to 3/day is ideal).
• Continue to drink plenty of pure filtered water.
• Get plenty of rest and sleep.
• Eat organic, non-processed whole foods.
• Exercise moderately on a daily basis.

Make it a Habit

Cleansing your body regularly can lead to improved health and a reduction in many symptoms that may be contributing to poor health. Therefore, it is suggested to detox your body at least once year if not more (many people like to do a seasonal cleanse, as a reminder to cleanse every few months), while maintaining your improved health by following the above suggestions.

References 

1. Rudolph C. The therapeutic value of chlorophyll. Clin Med Surg 1930:37;119-21
2. Chernomorsky SA, Segelman AB. Biological activities of chlorophyll derivatives. N J Med 1988:85;669-73.
3. Gruskin B. Chlorophyll-its therapeutic place in acute and suppurative disease. Am J Surg 1940:49;49-56.
4. Hayatsu H, Negishi T, Arimoto S, et al. Porphyrins as potential inhibitors against exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. Mutat Res 1993:290;79-85.
5. Thomson, PDR for Nutritional Supplements. New Jersey: Thomson PDR 2002;89
6. Dwivedi C, Heck WJ, Downie AA, et al. Effect of calcium glucarate on beta-glucuronidase activity and glucarate content of certain vegetables and fruits. Biochem Med Metab Biol. 1990; 43:83-92.
7. Walaszek Z, Hanausek-Walaszek M, Minton J, Webb TE. Dietary Glucarate as anti-promoter of 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced mammary tumorigenesis. Carcinogenesis 1986;7:1463-1466

The thought of having a parasite residing in our intestinal tract, or anywhere else in our body can be frightening and repulsive. The truth is, we have a variety of parasites living in us and on us. However, some of them are actually beneficial, while others can be harmful.

 Symptoms of intestinal parasites can include:

• Diarrhea
• Gas or bloating
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain or tenderness
• Fatigue or weakness
• Weight loss

There are over 100 types of parasites that can live in a human host, such as hookworms, roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, and giardia. These parasites are found in wild and domestic animals, and in well water. Exposure to these parasites can cause infection in humans, especially those who have weakened immune systems.

Some conditions that can promote parasitic infections can be excess mucous, an imbalance in the intestinal flora (beneficial bacteria), chronic constipation, and a toxic internal environment. The good news is probiotics may help protect humans against the unpleasant effects of intestinal parasites.

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that reside in our intestinal tract that help maintain the natural balance of microflora (organisms) in the intestines. It is believed that approximately 400 different strains reside in the intestinal tract where they help reduce the numbers of harmful bacteria, which can promote a healthy digestive environment.

The largest colony of probiotic bacteria in the small intestine is Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium primarily resides in the large intestine. It is believed that probiotics can be used to treat problems associated with the stomach and intestines.

Symptoms of decreased beneficial bacteria include:

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Gas and/or bloating
• Poor digestion
• Food allergies
• Diarrhea

Perhaps your doctor or someone else has suggested taking probiotics after taking antibiotics to help with replace the healthy bacteria that may have been destroyed.

The reason is, antibiotics kill the “beneficial” bacteria, as well as “bad” bacteria that can cause disease in the process by upsetting the intestinal balance that helps keep bad bacteria from getting a strong hold. Friendly bacteria can also be destroyed by:

• Stress
• Poor diet
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Antacids
• Certain medications
• Chlorinated water
• A toxic environment

Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium Defined

There are a variety of other probiotics that help keep a healthy balance of organisms in the intestinal tract. However, the primary residents are:

Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) is the most commonly used probiotic, or “friendly,” bacteria. You may be familiar with its use in yogurt. Such healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vagina and protect against the entrance and growth of “bad” organisms that can cause disease, which is accomplished through a variety of mechanisms.

Bifidobacterium are normal inhabitants of the human and animal colon. Newborns, especially those that are breast-fed, are colonized with bifidobacteria within days after birth. The population of these bacteria in the colon appears to be relatively stable until advanced age when it appears to decline. These bacteria are often influenced by a number of factors, including diet, antibiotics, and stress. (1)

Probiotic History

The word probiotics comes from the Greek language meaning “for life”. They are defined as live microorganisms that benefit the host by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora, as previously mentioned. Their use has been documented as far back as 6,000 years ago.

“Elie Metchnikoff, the father of modern immunology, spoke highly about the possible health benefits of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus in his writings at the turn of the last century.

He wrote in his book, The Prolongation of Life, that consumption of live bacteria in the form of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus…was beneficial for gastrointestinal health, as well as for health in general and longevity.” ⁽¹⁾

It has only been in the last 20 years that conventional medicine has began to scientifically study these friendly bacteria through the use of probiotic supplements.

Further Reading

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/257040

Probiotics and intestinal health effects: a clinical perspective

Probiotics in gastrointestinal and liver diseases

The impact of probiotic on gut health

Place of probiotics

References

1. Thomson, PDR for Nutritional Supplements. New Jersey: Thomson PDR 2002; 377