Why Organic Probiotic Supplements

Why Organic Probiotic Supplements?

Probiotics for Natural Good Health

Probiotics - What's Bugging You? - By Brian Sanderoff, P.D

Did you know that a healthy adult should have some 3 to 4 pounds of bacteria within the gastro-intestinal tract? There actually should be more cells of these bacteria then there are of all the cells in the rest of your body combined!

Did you know that 70% of immune function actually happens within the gut?

Did you know that there is more neurotransmitter activity in the gut then there is in the brain?

The "good" or "friendly" (probiotic) bacteria that live in your gut are responsible for many helpful

functions within your body.

The reproduction ability of the bacteria in the gut is the single most important factor in a probiotic food.

Through a unique process that took 18 years the product developer Czerral evolved the bacteria contained in INLIVEN Certified Organic Probiotic Supplement to be resistant to most killers including anti-biotic therapy, colas, synthetic ascorbic acid, heat, cold, fluorides, chlorine's, preservatives, salt, alcohol and stress. This resulted in a super strain of bacteria that have the power to overcome even the most stubborn bad bacteria and yeast. This is one of the only organic bacteria strains in the world.

They have not been genetically altered and they are obtained from fruits and vegetables, unlike most others, which are grown out of fecal matter. These are living viable bacteria eager to re-colonize your gut and provide you with a healthy intestinal environment that will promote wellness.

Our bacteria have taken three weeks to pre-digest the nutrient saturation formula contained in INLIVEN.

The bacteria processes the foods just like in your stomach. This makes the vast array of nutrients contained in this formula instantly ready for the body to absorb.

This availability of nutrients has the effect of dramatically increasing the efficiency of the nutrients in your body.

Having a healthy growth of these probiotics will make it harder for the bad things to be able to live. In other words, the good bacteria crowd out the bad stuff.

Without the correct balance of 85% probiotic bacteria to 15% pathogenic bacteria, some form of physical disease is likely to manifest itself. Maintaining this critical ratio is the single most important thing we can do to ensure good health and longevity.

I remember in my days as a traditional pharmacist that it was not unusual for a woman to come into the pharmacy with 2 prescriptions - one for an antibiotic and one for Terazol or Monistat to treat the yeast infection that was sure to follow 3 days later.

This happens because taking the antibiotic kills off the good bacteria in the gut, which is keeping a check on the yeast. When the good bacteria are gone, then the yeast is able to overgrow.

This can show up in many different ways, including vaginal yeast infections, athlete's foot, chronic sinus "infections" (which is often really a fungal infection in the sinuses),etc.

If you happen to be on antibiotics, the idea is to start the probiotic supplement as soon as you can, and continue doing so for at least two weeks after the antibiotics are gone.

Stress. Living in our times, exposing ourselves to environmental,physical, emotional and spiritual stress, all has the habit of killing off the good stuff in our GI tracts.

In conclusion, if you suffer from every day problems that do not seem to get better things like digestive issues, bowel problems (constipation or diarrhea), immune dysfunction, skin problems, yeast or fungal issues don't be afraid to look at the gut as the source and you may just find out what really is bugging you!

Why Vitamins Aren't Enough

Once harmful toxin-producing bacteria and fungi take over in the gastrointestinal tract, our immune system has become severely compromised. Given our exposure to stress, toxic chemicals, antibiotics, steroidal drugs and carcinogenic substances, it is a must that we proactively guard the health of our gut and supplement with probiotics every day.

For many people the idea of probiotics seems quite strange and contrary to what they believe to be true.

The commercial marketing hype from vested interests repeatedly tells us we need chemicals to kill the bad bugs we are exposed to on a daily basis.

We are exhorted to wash our hands with liquid soap laced with triclosan - use laundry powder designed to kill every microbe - to spray chlorine or triclosan on bench surfaces - use anti bacterial floor cleaners - sanitize everything baby is in contact with - use special chemical impregnated boards to prepare our food on... it goes on and on! (from Natural and Organic Living)

It seems everything must be perfectly clean, totally free of ALL bacteria if we are to remain completely healthy and not come down with some life threatening bacterial attack on our immune system. Even our drinking water is treated with chlorine which efficiently kills off any living matter and renders the water "safe". The meat from the butcher is more often than not contaminated with antibiotic residues, growth hormones and numerous other manmade chemicals used to enhance the growth of animals kept in artificial and cramped conditions and fed on an artificial diet of grains and foreign protein. Our vegetables almost without exception, unless they are Certified Organic are contaminated with residues of chemical sprays.

Everywhere we turn, it seems, we are collecting chemicals in our bodies and increasing the bodyload we must endure, with who knows what long term consequences.

Combined with a lack of essential trace elements, minerals and inadequate levels of phyto-nutrients and enzymes in our foods, chemicals and other toxic factors are contributing to a spiralling rate of metabolic disease such as cancer and heart disease. Also autoimmune problems such as arthritis, psoriasis and other disturbing conditions, ME, Crohn's disease, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and MS. A host of other perplexing problems affecting Western civilisation are also increasing at an alarming rate!

However, it is a very ill informed doctor or health practitioner who would still subscribe to the idea all bacteria are bad for you.

The modern approach by natural health conscious doctors and alternative practitioners is to treat patients with a recognized probiotic formula to re-establish the good gut bacteria which may have been destroyed through the use of antibiotics and manufactured food in the past.

"Excerpt from Family Health News":

Probiotic Bacteria and Your Health
There is an secret world within you that dramatically influences your health and longevity.

The Earth is home to an abundance of life forms that sometimes exist harmoniously and at other times struggle fitfully against each other.
The human body also holds a vast internal ecosystem consisting of millions of living micro organisms that coexist, sometimes harmoniously and sometimes disruptively.

This vast internal ecosystem, called by many researchers our human intestinal flora, dramatically influences, and to a certain degree even directs, every individual's personal state of health and well being. This includes our physical and mental health, our metabolism, and quite possibly, our life span.

Over 400 distinct species of micro organisms inhabit the various regions of the human digestive tract, making up nearly four pounds of every individual's total body weight. This vast population of micro organisms far exceeds the number of tissue cells that make up the human body.

If this ecosystem is functioning properly it guards your body against harmful bacteria, yeast and viruses. It also stimulates the function of the entire digestive system and produces essential vitamins and regulates their levels.
This vast unseen world maintains your body's vital chemical and hormonal balance. It also performs a vast number of necessary tasks for maintaining high energy levels, proper immune function and counteracts cancer causing compounds in the colon.

Beneficial vs. Harmful Micro Organisms

It is important to understand that both beneficial "friendly" and harmful "unfriendly" micro organisms inhabit the human intestinal tract simultaneously. They enjoy a complex symbiotic relationship with each other. In fact, in many cases each contributes to the overall function and health of the intestinal tract, while keeping the other in check at the same time.

For example, even unfriendly micro organisms, such as the small colonies of Candida yeast that inhabit the intestinal tract, carry out important tasks relating to human digestion. They aid in the digestion of sugars and release vital enzymes, nutrients and other essential substances as by products of their work.

Normally, friendly micro organisms such as L. acidophilus and others keep the Candida yeast in check. They prevent Candida from over colonizing the digestive tract and spreading elsewhere. If conditions prevail which allow the Candida yeast to grow uncontrollably, their once beneficial work turns grossly destructive to the human host and may result in an infectious spread to other areas of the body.

Of course, under undisturbed conditions, the balance of "friendly" micro organisms to "unfriendly" micro organisms remains remarkably stable. Intestinal function runs smoothly, with digestion and metabolism operating at peak levels, providing essential enzymes, nutrients and chemicals to the rest of the body.

Healthful conditions prevail. It is only when the ecology of the gastrointestinal tract becomes disturbed or otherwise altered that the balance of friendly micro organisms to unfriendly micro organisms becomes disrupted, and serious health problems could begin to occur.

Why Do We Get Sick So Often?

When the ecology of the human gastrointestinal tract becomes disrupted, beneficial micro organisms can no longer flourish in needed numbers and proper balances. What's more, harmful toxin producing bacteria and fungi begin to take over, further changing the ecology of the gastrointestinal tract.

We've all heard the saying "Death Begins in the Colon." Then it should come as no surprise that many alternative doctors believe that a disrupted ecology of the gastrointestinal tract may be at the heart of up to ninety percent of all known human illness and disease.

The gastrointestinal tract's balance of beneficial flora is most commonly disrupted by antibiotic usage, excessive sugar consumption, stress and drinking chlorinated water.

Researchers also have found that altered levels of acidity and alkalinity in the gastrointestinal tract will change the ecology of the bowel environment, and thereby affect the type, quantity and behavior of micro organisms found there.

For example, a diet consisting chiefly of processed foods can dramatically alter the vital acid/alkaline balance of the intestinal tract. Such an imbalance can lead to a dramatic overgrowth of unwanted and extremely harmful microorganisms.

Excessive alcohol consumption, frequent use of both over the counter as well as prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers and frequent consumption of colas or other carbonated beverages can all disrupt the gut.

A diet high in red meats or rich, fatty foods will dramatically alter the acid/alkaline balance of the intestines, leading to the overgrowth of disease causing, putrefactive bacteria that eventually overcome the beneficial bacteria and open the door to an onset of serious health problems.

Moreover, colonies of putrefactive bacteria often discharge highly toxic by-products while reacting with foods in the digestive tract. This reaction could further upset the ecology of the gastrointestinal tract and slowly poison the entire body.

The end result is the onset of chronic degenerative diseases.

thanks to Czerral for some of the information above.

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IN-LIVEN - Certified Organic Probiotic Super Food

The Complete Lactobacillus Family:

Acidophillus
Delbruekii
Caseii
Bulgaricus
Causasicus
Fermenti
Plantarum
Brevis
Heleveticus
Leichmannii
Lactis
Bifidus
Sporogene

It is important that the complete family is present.

Some yogurts only have acidophillus present.

Most people do not realize this family works in harmony only if the complete family is present.

Some need nutrients that are generated by others in order to perform their tasks. More importantly each of their food sources need to be present so that the bacteria will live in harmony with one another and not kill each other off to protect their food source.

Ingredients:

All Certified Organic: Spirulina, Rolled Oats, Brown Rice, Wheat Grain, Pearl Barley, Linseed, Kidney Beans, MungBeans, Adzuki Beans, Red Lentils, Chick Peas, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, Alfalfa Grass, Beetroot, Sweet Potato,String Beans, Zucchini, Cabbage, Silverbeet, Spinach, Chinese Cabbage, Asparagus, Broccoli, Malt Liquid, Molasses.

SEPARATE INGREDIENT LIST AND THEIR BENEFITS click here:
All ingredients are certified organic and have not been genetically modified. All ingredients are predigested with organic Lactobacillus; acidophillus, delbrueckii, caseii, bulgaricus, causasicus, fermenti, plantarum, brevis, helveticus, leichmanni, lactis, bifidus, sporogenes. Each of the 26 certified organic whole food ingredients that comprise In-Liven are pre-digested by these 13 uniquely cultured probiotic lactobacillus for three weeks prior to bottling. Thies process is called "bio-potentiating" - as it increases the bio-availablity of all the free form nutrients.

The bacteria are produced from fruits and vegetables and not fast-tracked from faecal matter. Contains significant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients. Contains 26 carefully selected living whole foods from 100% certified organic sources that are rich in phyto-nutrients.

Testimonials

2006-09-06
I Sandra L am writing this message to let you and your company know that I have been a breast cancer patient for 6 ? years now. I had very aggressive grade 2 cancer and it was also in my lymph glands. After 6 months of chemo in hospital and 5 years on tomoxafin (HER - Hormone Estrogen Receptor Positive cancer) I had no energy and my health had taken a battering. I met Joanna and Penny and was introduced to Miessence MiVitality In-Liven and generally started to feel extremely well. I have had all my testing in the last few weeks and had a perfect blood reading, no cancer cells and every other level including iron was perfect. I look and feel great thanks to this product. I have been a vegetarian for 44 out of 48 years. I was asked at my oncologist office what am I using, Dr H. said "Oh my God, what are you doing, Keep it up! I feel that beside my positive wise, caring nature it is definitely your product that has made me so well. I had always for 20 years or so taken spirulina; having worked in a pharmacy for many years, and this is in my mind the most superior product on the market. Thank you Alf Orpen, your work in organics will be a ripple effect for many many years to come.
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2006-08-07
I just wanted to let you know of another fantastic reason to use IN-LIVEN. My daughter whom is teething has been getting dreadful nappy rash (4 teeth through and horrid nappy rash). Due to gastro going around town I increased the amount of IN-LIVEN the girls where having. Next thing I realise that 5 more teeth have come through (over 2 month period) not a sign of ANY nappy rash. I only realised that when I increased IN-LIVEN that the rash disappeared also, and we never got gastro in our house at all, even though most of the town I live in got it. Has to be the IN-LIVEN. Thank you very much.
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In the New Year, we decided to start taking In-Liven once, every morning... Joe was diagnosed with Leukaemia 3 years ago and needs blood tests every 6 months... In June, Joe had his blood test and when we went in to hear the results the Dr said there had been a remarkable increase in his T-Cell Count.
He said "what have you been doing differently?" We looked at each other, then realised, it must be the In-Liven. The Doctor told us "well, whatever it is, keep doing it. This is the kind of result every AIDS patient around the world looks for, an increase in their T-Cells."

So after that we have taken it without fail, apart from this last week when we have run out!
Cheers for a great product..Leonie B.Cornubia, QLD

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Naturopaths have long been aware of the importance of gut integrity to the health of the body. I have had the opportunity to compare In-Liven Probiotic powder to the other brands in the market place and found it to be of superior potency, with bowel and general health improvements within days of the clients commencing with the product. Most have already tried the long list of over the counter probiotics with variable results. I have now started recommending In-Liven for general health maintenance. Karen CMD. Gold Coast, Qld

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WHAT A HAPPY BOY!

Our son Rex is aged 14 months and has suffered from severe eczema since he was a few weeks old. As we were not prepared to follow our doctors advice (to bandage him from head to toe in wraps covered with cortisone and other steroid creams) we began looking for safer alternatives which included personal care products, shampoos etc without irritating chemicals in them.

Unfortunately all the herbal creams and potions made for him didn't help at all. Next we tried a homeopath. Poor Rex had to endure many different remedies. His reaction to some of the potions was extremely bad and his condition became much worse. With other remedies there was an initial improvement but unfortunately this couldn't be maintained for any length of time. We became resigned to the fact that the process of finding a suitable remedy or treatment for Rex was going to be long and distressing and perhaps a lost cause.

My friend Linda, who was right into Natural Health, had recently come across your product line and told us about it. She suggested to us we try using IN-LIVEN, the same probiotic formula she was using for her family and change over completely to the synthetic chemical free organic products for the entire house.

It all made so much sense what she was saying about the effects of chemicals on children. Not just with eczema but the impact chemicals and diet have on all of us. Initially we gave Rex just a quarter of a teaspoon of the probiotics and also threw out the shampoo and all the other chemical based personal care products in the house and started using the Certified Organic alternatives you supply.

The results have been nothing short of amazing! His skin, after just 3 months is now completely free from eczema and he has had no bad reactions at all to the probiotic formula or to the natural chemical free shampoos and skin conditioners. He just loves the organic shampoo because it is so mild. We used the organic body lotion to soothe and nourish his skin and the organic powder to help keep him dry at night in the sub tropical climate we live in.

Now he receives one small teaspoon of the probiotic formula each day and his skin remains perfect. Our whole family now use the products and we wouldn't consider using any other toothpaste or shampoo which contain toxic chemicals.

Vanessa and Brian G. Qld Australia

Footnote: "We have spent over $2000 to try and "cure" Rex and
travelled all over the place to visit many alternative
practitioners and skin specialists. It makes us angry to think some
of the formulas doctors had specifically prescribed contained
chemicals which are known irritants to the skin and made his
condition worse."

Testimonial Re: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I can't thank ONE group enough for ending my 3 year search for truly organic products. Not only do I love the integrity of the range and the Company, but I love knowing I am doing something really good for myself, my family, and our planet. On top of that, the products work!
I also can't thank you enough for the In-Liven powder and the informative and interesting CD. I have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for several years now and was ready to give up hope of ever leading a 'normal' life again. Within a week of taking In-Liven I feel like I'm walking on air! Thank you SO much for giving me my life back. I can't stress enough how much I believe everyone in the world should take this stuff - my whole family takes it because there's something in it for everyone!Tracey P.East Maitland, NSW.

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We have been having In-Liven everyday for two months whilst seeing a world-renowned iridologist/naturopath in Sydney. (Iridologists are able to establish the state of health of all the different organs in the body from the patterns in the eyes.)
On the recommendation of Czerral, the formulator of In-Liven, we undertook a cleanse by taking 1 teaspoon of In-Liven 3 times a day for a 15 day period after which we reverted back to the recommended amount of 1 teaspoon a day.On our next visit to the iridologist/naturopath, he was astounded at the change in our eyes, especially relating to the part of our eyes that represent the bowel and lymphatic system.He told us he had never seen such dramatic changes in such a short period of time and said, "Whatever you're doing, keep doing it because it's working!"

Thank you for providing such amazing products to assist our health and vitality.Brad H and Jemma W. Rushcutters Bay, NSW

Testimonials- Amazing Results

"My Health Practitioner recommended I take your Certified Organic all natural In-Liven probiotic formula after I had tried many ayuvedic and naturopathic remedies, colonics and fasts for irritable bowel syndrome without success.Within a few days of taking In-Liven I was able to detect a noticeable improvement in my energy level and my tummy seemed less bloated and upset.After 3 months intake, I knew I was on the road to recovery.My Naturopath then checked me on his Vega machine and was amazed at the turnaround.To this day I continue to make good progress." April C. Ocean Shores NSW

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I bought my dad some In-Liven, he has been sick for quite a while. I did not see him for 2 weeks and when I did see him, his face colour had totally changed. Instead of grey, it was plump and pink. Even one of his 75 year old cronies told him he was looking great. Men never notice this stuff, amazing....Clare B. Pyrmont, NSW.

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I always used to get a cold with fever every couple of months all my life - at least through the winter. I now have gone a full 12 months with not a single cold.... which coincides with the date I started taking In-Liven! Interesting! And, I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease 15 years ago. Don't seem to have the same problems there either now!... Interesting! Tastes good too! Maree Mc Highfields, NSW.

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"I Can't Believe the Difference"

"I have been using your complete range of Certified Organic Natural Skin Care products and the Pro-biotic formula now for just 3 months and I can't believe the difference these genuine natural products have made to my skin and to my overall feeling of well-being in this short time.

I was using a so-called "natural" skin care range supplied by a well known company that maintained their particular chemicals were of the "safe non-toxic" variety. I found they were virtually no better than many of the far cheaper over the counter products and in fact they contained all the same preservatives and emollients just named differently. I was sure I was getting allergic reactions to the methyl ethyl and propyl paraben preservatives and probably the propylene glycol base used in them.

I am so angry that unscrupulous vested interests market these alphabet soup concoctions of chemicals on a platform of being "safe" and "natural" when they are far from it. Since I have stopped using the synthetic chemical based products I have had a marked improvement, not only with my skin but my Chronic Fatigue problems have improved remarkably too.

I guess the chemicals in the fake "natural" products were slowly poisoning my system and now my body is gradually clearing out the chemical overload. I will never return to using the toxic mixtures of chemicals I used to use!" Joan W. NSW

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I have to say that In-Liven is the best probiotic I have ever taken.

The improvement in my assimilation and elimination has been a quantum leap.

I bit my finger nails as a child and have always had nails that split and broke when they got to a certain length. More recently I had begun to think that it was having my hands in water a lot, you know cleaning etc. But since starting the In-Liven two months ago my nails are now lovely and long, the whites of my nails are much whiter, they are now peeking successfully over the top of my fingers and look beautiful with a French pink nail polish and guess what they don't seem to be bothered by being in water as much.

Thank you for such a wonderful product. I have been looking for a long time to find a single supplement to simplify my nutritional supplementation and this comes very close.

Laura B.
Hughesdale, VIC

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INLIVEN - SEPARATE INGREDIENT LIST AND THEIR BENEFITS:

SPIRULINA:

Contains over 100 synergistic nutrients and is the single richest and most complete source of total organic nutrition in the world.

Spirulina is natures richest whole food source of the entire anti-oxidant spectrum. We all know how important anti-oxidants are. It is the only source of Phycocyanin which is an immune stimulant. It also contains Beta Carotene, Vit E, Selenium, Methionine, Cysteine, Super Oxide Dismutase better known as (S.O.D.), Copper, Manganese, Zinc. Just look at the B complex B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, and B12.

It is natures richest whole food source of Bio-chelated Organic Iron. It's 58 times richer than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver! It is nature's richest whole food source of Beta Carotene (Pro-vitimin A) It's 25 times richer than raw carrots!

It is natures richest whole-food source of GLA and Chlorophyll. Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Complete High Biological Value Protein.

These are just a few of the incredible array of nutrients found in Spirulina.
Spirulina is also a good source of natural enzymes. Enzymes are vital to health because they help to release the valuable nutrients from foods which nourish our bodies.

Health Benefits of Spirulina: Spirulina suppresses the proliferation of Candida albicans. Spirulina reduces total serum Cholesterol levels and lowers LDL Cholesterol levels. Spirulina alleviates Hypoglycaemia by increasing Blood Sugar levels and increasing the endogenous production of Insulin

OATS:

Oats Contain these Substances; Alkaloids; Avenine, Gramine, Trigonelline.
Amino Acids, Carbohydrates, Beta Glucans, Amylose, Lipids, Fatty Acids, Calcium, Copper. Iron, Phosphorus, Silicon , Proteins, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Inositol, Vitamin E
Vitamin B3, and Phyto-Hormone and Protease Inhibitors.

Health Benefits of Oats: Oats lower total serum Cholesterol levels by washing away Bile Acids in the Digestive Tract that would otherwise be converted to Cholesterol.
Oats reduce serum LDL Cholesterol levels (due to Beta-Glucans) [scientific research - humans - oats can reduces serum LDL levels by up to 18%]. Oats reduce the craving for Tobacco [scientific research - humans: after one month of consumption of Oats, the craving for Tobacco diminished and this diminished craving for Tobacco continues for 2 months after cessation of Oats supplementation]. Oats alleviate Diarrhoea, Oats stabilize Insulin levels.

BROWN RICE:

is refereed to as natures most perfect food. Two thirds of the world's population have brown rice as its staple food source. Brown rice is the least processed therefore the highest in nutrient value. It is rich in magnesium, copper, fiber, iron, niacin, phosphorus, thiamin, Vit B6, Folate, B1, B2, B3, B6, Vit. E, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, and is rich in Carbohydrates, Protein and Enzymes.

Health Benefits of Rice: Rice lowers Blood Pressure in persons afflicted with Hypertension. Rice reduces the incidence of some forms of Cancer including Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Prostate Cancer. Rice helps to prevent Kidney Stones. Rice can cause a dramatic improvement in persons afflicted with Psoriasis.

WHEAT:

Wheat is the most widely grown grain in the world with a broad nutrient profile. It is known as the "Staff of Life". Wheat's nutrient profile includes: Amino Acids, 4 major B vitamins (thiamin, bioflavin, niacin, and folic acid), iron, Vit. E, copper, and trace minerals. It is also a rich source of carbohydrates.

BARLEY:

High in anti-oxidants, high in enzymes especially S.O.D. Contains protein, calcium, potassium and magnesium to name just a few of its abundant nutrient profile. Alkalizing effect: One of its features that is not often considered is its power as an alkalizing agent. Because it contains the buffer minerals sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, it can help you manage your body's pH. Buffer minerals neutralize acidic materials and can help people maintain a healthy acidity/alkalinity balance.

Health Benefits of Barley: Barley helps to prevent some forms of Cancer (due to Protease Inhibitors suppressing the action of various carcinogens within the intestinal tract).

LINSEEDS:

Also known as: FLAXSEEDS

Health Benefits of (freshly ground) Flax Seeds

Cancer: Flax Seeds inhibit the development of some forms of Cancer.

Digestive System: Flax Seeds alleviate disorders of the Colon
Flax Seeds prevent and reverse Constipation.
Flax Seeds improve Digestion.
Metabolism: Flax Seeds stabilize Blood Sugar levels.

Musculoskeletal System: Ground Flax Seeds mixed with boiling water to form a type of "porridge" draws out the head and toxins of Boils.
Flax Seeds strengthen the Bones.
Flax Seeds alleviate Eczema (when Eczema is due to Essential Fatty Acid
deficiency).
Flax Seeds strengthen the Nails.
Flax Seeds improve the health of the Skin.
Flax Seeds strengthen the Teeth.

Health Benefits of Legumes also know as beans:

Cardiovascular System:
Most Legumes prevent the absorption of some dietary Cholesterol (due to Galactomannans).

Metabolism:

Most Legumes are alleviate Diabetes Mellitus by regulating the body's use of Insulin - Legumes are excellent Insulin regulators [scientific research - humans: Legumes can eliminate the need for Insulin injections in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers].

Immune System:

Most Legumes help to prevent Cancer by counteracting carcinogens in the intestine (due to Protease Inhibitors).

KIDNEY BEANS:

Contain these Substances

Amino Acids: Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine , Valine, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan, Threonine
Lysine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Histidine
Carbohydrates
Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene and Lutein
Lipids: Coumestrol
Minerals: Calcium, Vanadium, Copper, Phosphorus, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc
Vitamins: Vitamin B1,Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3,Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 Vitamin C, Folic Acid
Other: Lignin

MUNG BEANS:

Belong to the legume family. Mung Beans Contain these Substances. They have a high protein content and contain the following minerals; Calcium, Copper, Selenium, Iron and Zinc. They contain Vitamins; Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Protease Inhibitors

Health Benefits of Legumes: Most Legumes prevent the absorption of some dietary Cholesterol (due to Galactomannans). Metabolism; Most Legumes are alleviate Diabetes Mellitus by regulating the body's use of Insulin - Legumes are excellent Insulin regulators [scientific research - humans: Legumes can eliminate the need for Insulin injections in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Most Legumes help to prevent Cancer by counteracting carcinogens in the intestine (due to Protease Inhibitors).

ADZUKI BEANS:

Contains the following:
Minerals, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Proteins, Lectins,
Vitamins, Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3

RED LENTILS:

Health Benefits of Lentils:

Cardiovascular System: Lentils help to prevent Atherosclerosis.

Metabolism: Lentils help to control Diabetes Mellitus (by preventing Blood Sugar levels from rising excessively).

Lentils Contain these Substances:

Amino Acids: Tyramine
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Minerals: Iron, Molybdenum, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
Vitamins: Folic Acid andVitamin B6
Other: Protease Inhibitors

CHICK PEAS:

Chick Peas Contain these Substances

Amino Acids, Carbohydrates, Fatty Acids.
Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Iron
Vitamins: Folic Acid
Other: Protease Inhibitors and Saponins

WHEAT GRASS:

It is extremely high in chlorophyll and has a molecular structure very similar to the hemoglobin of human blood. Chlorophyll is the blood of the plants and is extremely rich in nutrients. It is a known detoxifyer and helps promote cleansing of toxins from the cells. Also high in anti-oxidants, high in Vit. C, Vit A and S.O.D. It is an intestinal cleaner with anti-inflammatory effects. it contains the minerals, Calcium, Magnesium and Iron.

Health Benefits of Wheat Grass: Wheat Grass (juice) alleviates Anaemia, Wheat Grass (juice) alleviates some types of Heart Disease,Wheat Grass (juice) lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertension sufferers. Wheat Grass improves the health of the Digestive System. Wheat Grass (juice) functions as a tonic for the Kidneys [anecdotal]. Wheat Grass (juice) facilitates the detoxification of the Liver. Wheat Grass

BARLEY GRASS:

Has an incredible concentration of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, protein and live enzymes. It contains ideal concentration of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. One of the important functions of minerals in the body is to maintain the essential balance between acid and alkaline. When this balance is upset cell metabolism is jeopardized. Barley Grass has a extreme amount of alkalinity nearly twice as much as Spinach. The vital alkaline balance insures proper synergism of vitamins and minerals and promotes optimal assimilation of minerals. High in Vit. C, high in protein and is an internal cleanser with anti-inflammatory effects.

It is also high in Carotene, B vitamins, biotin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Nicotinic Acid and Chlorine. It is also high in S.O.D. (Superoxide dimutase) an important enzyme. These combinations make this ingredient a powerful anit-oxidant.

Health Benefits of Barley Consumption: Barley alleviates Constipation in 79% of cases [scientific research - humans]. Barley alleviates Flatulence, Barley (water) alleviates the pain of Kidney Stones. Barley helps to prevent some forms of Cancer (due to Protease Inhibitors suppressing the action of various carcinogens within the intestinal tract). Barley interferes with the Liver's manufacture of LDL Cholesterol (due to Beta Glucans) [scientific research - humans - can reduce serum LDL by up to 18%].

ALFALFA GRASS:

Next to Spirulina this is a true super food, a complete protein with vitamins A,B,C,D,E,F,K, rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and trace elements. It is extremely rich in minerals since its roots grow as deep as 40 meters into the earth. The minerals are in a balanced form, which promotes absorption. Alfalfa also contains many important enzymes and is high in Chlorophyll.
Health Benefits: Alfalfa inhibits the absorption of dietary Cholesterol and retards the body's production of endogenous Cholesterol (due to Saponins) [scientific research - animals].

BEETROOT:

Health Benefits of Beetroot:

Cardiovascular System: Beetroot (juice) alleviates Anaemia. Beetroot stimulates the production of Red Blood Cells.

Digestive System: Beetroot (juice) alleviates Constipation. Beetroot helps to prevent Gallstones.

Excretory System: Beetroot (juice) alleviates disorders of the Bladder.
Beetroot (juice) alleviates many Kidney disorders.

Immune System: Beetroot prevents and possibly reverses some forms of Cancer. Beetroot helps to prevent Lung Cancer [scientific research - documented case by 1 Hungarian doctor of using Beetroot to totally clear lung cancer from a 50 year old male: after 6 weeks of treatment tumour disappeared]. Beetroot helps to prevent Prostate Cancer [scientific research - Hungary: human subject cleared of prostate cancer].

Beetroot stimulates Lymph activity.

Metabolism: Beetroot improves the function of the Liver by stimulating the regeneration of Liver tissue and by stimulating the metabolism of dietary Fats within the Liver [scientific research - humans]. Beetroot alleviates Jaundice.

Musculoskeletal System: Beetroot alleviates Gout. Beetroot (juice) alleviates Lumbago.

Nervous System: Beetroot (juice) alleviates ailments of the Nervous System.

Sexual System Females: Beetroot (juice) alleviates Amenorrhoea (suppressed Menstruation).

Beetroot Contains these Substances:
Alkaloids: Betaine
Minerals: Calcium, Copper , Potassium, Sodium, Iron
Organic Acids: Oxalic Acid, Succinic Acid, Fumaric Acid

SWEET POTATO:

Sweet Potato has an impressive list of nutrients. It is especially high in anti-oxidants, Vit. C, Beta Carotene, Boron, Calcium, Copper, Cystine, Fibre, Folic Acid, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Sulfer, Trytophan, Tyrosine, Vit. B6, and Zinc to just name a few. It is a true superfood.

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Sweet Potatoes help to prevent Lung Cancer.
Sweet Potatoes reduce total serum Cholesterol levels (by binding to Cholesterol).

STRING BEANS:

Contain these Substances

Amino Acids: Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine , Valine, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan, Threonine
Lysine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Histidine
Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene and Lutein
Lipids: Coumestrol
Minerals: Calcium, Vanadium, Copper, Phosphorus, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc
Vitamins: Vitamin B1,Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3,Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 Vitamin C, Folic Acid
Other: Lignin
ZUCCHINI:

Is extremely rich in beta carotenes.

CABBAGE:

Health Benefits of Cabbage:

Digestive System :
Cabbage stimulates the flow of Bile (ie. it functions as a Cholagogue) (due to Sulphur). Cabbage (juice) alleviates Constipation.
Cabbage (juice) cleanses the Intestines. Cabbage (juice) is very effective at healing Peptic Ulcers [scientific research - humans - healing usually occurs within 7 days of cabbage therapy]: Cabbage (juice) heals Duodenal Ulcers.
Cabbage (juice) very effectively heals Jejunal Ulcers [scientific research -
humans]. Cabbage (juice) heals Gastric Ulcers.

Immune System:

Cabbage stimulates the production of Antibodies. Cabbage helps to prevent several forms of Cancer: - Cabbage protects against Breast Cancer (due to Indole-3-Carbinol). Cabbage protects against Colon Cancer (due to Isothiocyanates).

Metabolism:

Cabbage helps to lower total serum Cholesterol levels.

Musculoskeletal System:

Cabbage (leaves applied topically to the site of the injury similarly to a bandage)
accelerates the healing of Burns. Cabbage (juice) alleviates Skin eruptions. Cabbage (outer leaves washed, dried, crushed and applied topically to the Ulcer
as a bandage and renewed 2-3 times per day) accelerates the healing of Skin
Ulcers.

Respiratory System: Cabbage alleviates Sinusitis

Cabbage Contains these Substances:

Amino Acids: Lysine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine Cystine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Histidine
Bioflavonoids, Anthocyanins

Carbohydrates: Cellulose, Hemicelluloses, Pectin

Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene and Lutein
Indoles: Indole-3-Carbinol
Minerals: Calcium, Iodine, Chlorine, Fluorine, Silicon, Sulphur,
Potassium,Vanadium
Phenolic Acids: Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid
Proteins: Chromoproteins, Chlorophyll
Sulphuric Compounds: Glucosilinates: Dithiolthiones, Isothiocyanates

Vitamins: Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K
Other: Indoles, Coumarins

SILVERBEET:

In addition to being part of the beet family it is extremely high in calcium.

SPINACH:

Health Benefits of Spinach Consumption:

Cardiovascular System: Spinach helps to prevent Hypertension. Spinach helps to prevent Stroke.

Digestive System: Spinach alleviates Constipation.

Immune System: Spinach blocks the formation of several forms of Cancer (due to Beta-Carotene and Histidine) [scientific research]. Spinach prevents the formation of Nitrosamines [scientific research].

Metabolism: Spinach reduces serum Cholesterol levels by accelerating the conversion of Cholesterol in the body to Coprostanol which is washed away [scientific research - animals]. Spinach alleviates Diabetes (due to Manganese).

Nervous System: Spinach helps to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (due to Lutein). Spinach (very effectively) retards the development of Cataracts (due to Lutein) [scientific research - humans: people who eat Spinach 5 or more times per week have 50% less risk of developing Cataracts than non-Spinach eaters].

Spinach Contains these Substances:

(Amino Acids: Histidine, Glutathione, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Arginine
Carbohydrates: Xylose
Carotenoids: Beta-Carotene, Lutein and Alpha-Carotene

Minerals: Iron, Iodine, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese

Organic Acids: Oxalic Acid, Phenolic Acids, Caffeic Acid,Ferulic Acid

Phytosterols: Coumestrol
Pigments: Chlorophyll
Quinones: Coenzyme Q10

Vitamins: Folic Acid, Vitamin A , Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6

CHINESE CABBAGE:

Part of the cabbage family see information on cabbage. Extremely high in calcium and other minerals.

ASPARAGUS:

Health Benefits of Asparagus:

Excretory System: Asparagus increases the body's production of Urine (ie. it functions as a diuretic).

Metabolism: Asparagus alleviates Diabetes Mellitus [anecdotal].

Musculoskeletal System: Asparagus (juice) alleviates Rheumatism.

Nervous System: Asparagus stimulates the Appetite. Asparagus (juice) alleviates Neuropathy.

Asparagus Contains these Substances

Amino Acids: Asparagine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine,Tryptophan, Threonine, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine
Carbohydrates:

Minerals: Calcium, Sulphur, Silicon, Chlorine

Organic Acids: Succinic Acid

Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2
Folic Acid

BROCCOLI:

Health Benefits of Broccoli:

Immune System: Broccoli possesses demonstrable Cancer preventative properties [scientific research - humans]. Broccoli is especially effective in preventing Breast Cancer (due to the ability of its constituent - Indole-3-Carbinol - to increase the excretion of the form of Oestrogen (2-hydroxyestrone] linked to Breast Cancer). Broccoli helps to prevent Colon Cancer [epidemiological evidence: people who eat Broccoli have a lower incidence of Colon Cancer than non-Broccoli eaters]. Broccoli helps to prevent Lung Cancer [epidemiological evidence: people who eat Broccoli have a lower incidence of Lung Cancer than non-Broccoli eaters].

Broccoli Contains these Substances

Amino Acids: Lysine. Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine Glutathione, Tryptophan, Threonine, Arginine, Histidine,

Bioflavonoids: Quercetin
Carbohydrates
Carotenoids: Lutein and Alpha-Carotene
Indoles: Indole-3-Carbinol

Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium

Organic Acids: Succinic Acid
Sulphuric Compounds: Isothiocyanates and Glucosilinates

Vitamins: Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin K Vitamin B1
Other: Protease Inhibitors

MALT:

Malt is a simple sugar and is a growth factor for the bacteria.

MOLASSES:

Has a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals and enhances the taste. Molasses Contain these Substances, Carbohydrates, Molybdenum, Calcium, Magnesium Sodium Iron, Lactic Acid and PABA.

Health Benefits : Molasses alleviate Constipation for many people.

Thanks to Czerral the product developer for this information.

YEAST:

Sacharomyces Cervisaiae
Sacharomyces Boulardii

A source of vitamin B1 that assists the acidophillus. It becomes a growth factor for the good bacteria. Also used in third world countries for dysentery and gastrointroidces. Not to be confused with bad yeast's such as Candidia. These yeast's must be present to insure that the good bacteria thrive.

Health Benefits of Saccharomyces boulardii: Sacharomyces Boulardii helps to protect the Gastrointestinal Tract from Cholera. SB alleviates Diarrhoea (especially when Diarrhoea is caused by Clostridium difficile, Crohns Disease and Travellers Diarrhoea).

Sacharomyces Boulardii alleviates the Diarrhoea that commonly afflicts persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) [scientific research - 3 grams of Sacharomyces Boulardii was administered to persons afflicted with AIDS with Diarrhoea of no known cause - within 2 days the volume of their Diarrhoea was reduced to 1 litre and after 8 days their stools were normally formed].

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In-Liven is the result of over 20 years research & development. The bacteria are produced from fruits and vegetables and not fast-tracked from faecal matter. Contains significant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients.

Why?
To re-colonise the gastrointestinal tract with the full spectrum of Lactobacillus (friendly) bacteria.

When?
1 teaspoon, 1 to 3 times daily

How?
Blend with water or juice to make a delicious smoothie or sprinkle on your favourite food.

Ingredients
All Certified Organic: Spirulina, Rolled Oats, Brown Rice, Wheat Grain, Pearl Barley, Linseed, Kidney Beans, Mung Beans, Adzuki Beans, Red Lentils, Chick Peas, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, Alfalfa Grass, Beetroot, Sweet Potato, String Beans, Zucchini, Cabbage, Silverbeet, Spinach, Chinese Cabbage, Asparagus, Broccoli, Malt Liquid, Molasses. All ingredients are certified organic and have not been genetically modified. All ingredients are predigested with organic Lactobacillus; acidophillus, delbrueckii, caseii, bulgaricus, causasicus, fermenti, plantarum, brevis, helveticus, leichmanni, lactis, bifidus, sporogenes.

Size : 150 g/5.3 oz

When an order is placed for this product- the bacteria is harvested at that time and nutrients are fed to the bacteria for three weeks and then the bacteria releases all the nutrients.
With regard to food intake in your diet, the wonderful thing is the bacteria immediately increases the potentcy of all the nutrients by 500%
In-Liven is very alkaline-thereby, supporting an alkaline environment
Remember, disease can only grow in an acid environment-not alkaline!

How to Take In-Liven
In-Liven can be added to an organic juice (or sprinkled over cereal).
Add 1 teaspoon to 2/3 cup juice and stir.
Step 1: For 3 days take 1 x day
If you experience any problems or side effects such as diarrhea or headaches, then Repeat the 1tsp per day for further 3 days until no diarrhea/ side effect. Once the problems have settled:
Step 2: For next 4 days take 2 x day
Any problems? Repeat for further 4 days until no diarrhea/ side effect. If no problems:
Step 3: For 2 weeks take 3 x a day (bombarding body to balance)
Any problems? Continue at three times a day until no diarrhea/ side effect. When no problems:
Step 4: Take 1 x day for maintenance
*Basic Rule: When there are any side effects, do not increase dosage but continue taking the same amount.

What occurs is the bacteria cleanses the gut first then re-colonizes it to overtake harmful bacteria and then cleans out the other parts of the digestive system and internal organs.
Initially a person may require 2 In-Liven products to balance their system and there-after they will require 1 product a month to continue the maintenance program.
Step 5: They can then repeat the detox every 3 months - As we are continually exposed to toxins and stressors in our environment and the inliven bacteria do die off over time and need to be replenished to work at their optimum.

Micro-organisms used as probiotics
compiled by J.Lj. Rasic Ph.D

first published 1990
from "Probiotics" Thorsons Publicshing group
Leon Chaitow and natasha Trenev

1. lactobacillus kefir a transient bacteria of the human intestine. Found in kefir grains and kefir drink. Facultative anaerobic lactobacilli which produce lactic acid, alcohol(ethanol) or acetic acid and carbon dioxide from carbohydrates. As with other lactic acid bacteria these transient lactobacilli encourage, because of their formation of lactic acid, etc a more acid environment in which there is a strong inhibition of less desirable micro-organisms.

2. lactobacillus acidophilus a natural inhabitant of the human small and large intestine. Found in the intestine of humans and animals, human mouth and vagina. Faculative anaerobic lactobacilli(grow in the presence or absence of air) which produce lactic acid as a main product from carbohydrates. Optimum growth temperture 35-38degrees C. The major beneficial functions of acido-bacteria are: a. they enhance and allow digestion of milk sugar (lactose) by producing the enzyme lactase and generally aid in the digestion of nutrients. b. they are able by some competitive means eg. creation of lactic acid and other inhibitory substances, to suppress undesirable micro-organisms in the intestine. c. some strains act to help destroy hostile invading bacteria by producing natural antibiotic substances. d.
Some strains are able to help reduce the level of cholesterol thus lessening the dangers of cardiovascular complications. e. They are able tohelp lessen the proliferation of hostile yeasts such as Candida albicans. When the intestinal microflora is disturbed)the lactobacilli can be adversely affected) under the influence of oral antibiotic therapy, or stress conditions, the use of supplemental acidophilus, in food or concentrated form, can reverse such negative processes. The regular use of acidophilus bacteria as a supplement or in food is a protective means against imbalance of the intestinal microflora.

3. lactobacillus bulgaricus a transient yet important bacteria in human ecology. together with streptoccus thermophilus constitutes a yoghurt culture which is used in the preparation of yoghurt. Found in yoghurt and cheese. Some strains produce natural antibiotic substances. when eaten or taken supplementally these bacteria benefit humans by enhancing digestions of milk sugar by producing the enzyme lactase. As with other lactic acid bacteria these transient bacteria encourage a more acid environment in which there is a strong inhibition of less desirable micro-organisms.

4. Lactobacillus plantarum a transient bacteria of the human intestine. Found in dairy products, sauerkraut, pickled vegetables, silage, cow dung and human intestine and stools.

5. lactobacillus casei subspecies rhamnosus a transient bacteria fo the human intestine. Found in milk and cheese, dairy products, cow dung, silage and thehuman intestine and mouth. These bacteria may be effective in the treatment of certain intestinal conditions

6. Lactobacillus brevis a transient bacteria of the human intestine. Found in milk, kefir, cheese, saurekraut, silage, cow manure and the intestine and mouth of humans. some strains produce natural antibiotic substances.

7. Lactobacillus Salivarius A natural resident of the human intestine. Found in the mouth and intestinal tract of humans and hamsters and intestinal tract of chickens. Facultative anaerobic lactobacilli.

8. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies delbrueckii a transient bacteria of the human intestine.
Found in plant material, eg grain and vegetable mashes

9. lactobacillus caucasicus New designation: Lactobacillus kefir

10. Bifido-bacterium bifidum a natural inhabitant of the human intestine, also found in the human vagina. Occur in largernumbers in teh large intestine than in the lower part of the small intestine.
B. Bifidum together with other bifidobacteria species are the predominant organisms in the large intestine of breast-fed infants accounting for about 99% of the microflora. In adolescents and adults, bifidobacteria are a major comoponent of the large intestine's microflora. The levels of bifidobacteria decline with age and also in various conditions of ill health. They produce acetic and lactic acids, with small amounts of formic acid from fermentable carbohydrates. Anaerobic bacteria the major beneficial functions of bifidobacteria are:

a. The prevention of the colonization of the intestine by invading The production of acetic and lactic acids which lower the pH(increase the acidity) of intestine thusmaking the region undesirable for other possibly harmful bacteria. c. assisting in nitrogen retention adn weight gain in infants. d the inhibition of bacteria which can alter nitrates in the intestine (derived from food or water) into potentially harmful nitrites. e. The production of B vitamins. f. Assisting in the dietary management of liver conditions.

11. Bifido-bacterium infantis A natural inhabitant of the intestine of human infants, but also occurs in small numbers in the human vagina. Together with other biidobacteria such a s B. bifidum, B. longum, B breve they are the predominant bacteria in the large intestine of infants. The major beneficial functions are similar to those of B. bifidum as: a. The prevention of colonization of intestine by invading pathogens through competition for nutrients and attachment sites. b. the production of acetic and lactic acids which increase the acidity of the intestine and thereby inhibit undesirable bacteria. c. Assisting in nitrogen retention and weight gain in infants. d. the inhibition of bacteria which can alter nitrates topotentially harmful nitrites. e. the production of B vitamins. when the microflora of infants is didtrubed(and the levels of bifidobacteria decline) under theinfluence of sudden changes in nutrition, use of antibiotics, vaccination, convalescence or sudden weather changes, the use of supplemental bididobacteria, or in food, can help in the nutritional restoration of the intestial microflora.

12. Bifido-bacterium longum a natural inhabitant of the human intestine. found in the stools of human infants and adults. A separate biotype fo the B longum occurs in large numbers in the intestines of adolescents and adults. The beneficial roles are similar to those of B. bifidum as: The prevention of colonization of intestine by invading pathogens through competition for nutrients and attachment sites. b. the production of acetic and lactic acids which increase the acidity of the intestine and thereby inhibit undesirable bacteria. c. Assisting in nitrogen retention and weight gain in infants. d. the inhibition of bacteria which can alter nitrates topotentially harmful nitrites. e. the production of B vitamins. If the intestinal microflora is disturbed (and the levels of bifidobacteria decline) under the influence of antibiotics, irradiation of the abdomen with gamma or x-rays, reduced gastric acidity, or stress conditions, the use of supplemental bifidobacteria, or bifidobacteria found in food products, can help in the restoration of the microflora.

Cholesterol fighting potentials of pro-biotics-from "Probiotics" Thorsons Publishing group
Leon Chaitow and natasha Trenev

Cholesterol is found in every cell membrane in your body, and without it normal metabolic processes would be impossible, but an excessive level of cholesterol in the blood is considered to be one of the main factors wich predisposes towards hardening of the arteries and coronary disease, the number one killer of modern times in Western industrialized countries.
In atherosclerosis the plaques which accumulate on the walls of arteries are largely made up of cholesterol which circulates in the blood as part of particles called low density lipoprotein LDL. the higher the levels of LDL in the bloodstream the faster athoerosclerosis develops. Another form of lipoprotein a high density version HDL is found in plentiful supply in people with low levels of cholesterol, low incidence of atherosclerosis and therefore, of good cardiac health. HDL seems to play an important part in actually removing excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood.
both animal and human studies now show that cultured milk products such as yoghurt and milk to which acidophilus cultures have been added, efficiently lower levels of cholesterol in the blood. Bacteria in the GI tract have the ability to metabolise both hormonal products, and bile salts. It is in these changes of the bile acids that cholesterol is removed.

Acne and skin infections

Dr Robert Siver of Baltimore, suggested that "Lactobacilli are a safe simple "80%" effective treatment for acne, especially in boys and girls under the age of 18". Acne is basically a sebaceous gland dysfunction, perhaps related to hormone imbalance, nutritional inadequacy (often sizc deficiency, for example), emotional stress and hygienic factors, in any combination or acting alone.
Dr Siver found, when treating gastro-intestinal conditions with lactobacilli, that very often there was a coincidental improvement in the patient's acne.

Anxiety and Depression

While there is no direct data relating lactobacilli to the alleviation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, indirect evidence suggests a possible relationship. they point out in treating such conditions the use of inidividual amino acids such as tryptophan (also phenylalanine).
Since lactobacilli release (when they act on protein foods) essential amino acids during fermentation, fermented dairy products are rich in several essential amino acids, including tryptophan. Dr Hangee-Bauer suggest that as well as there being the strong possiblity of deficiency (as mentioned aslo by Shahani and Friend) in cases of anxiey/depression, there could also be toxic causes: " Colonisation of the intestines with lactobacilli reduces the amounts of endotoxins produced by certain bacteria, some of which have been linked with a wide variety of inflammatory and mental disorders." There would seem to be every reason to use this knowledge when faced with problems of anxiety and depression, since there is very clearevidence of many such cases having, in combination or alonse, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity or allergy as part of the cause, interacting with perhaps psycho-social factors.
Anyone with depression however should always receive expert professional advice, whatever self-help measures are adopted.

Constipation

Probiotics enhance peristaltic activity. this is the muscular motive power which causes the contents of the intestines to move forwards, and which seems to be activated more efficiently when the acidity of the region increases, as it does when lactobacilli are creating lactic, acetic and other acids as part of their normal activities of fermentation.

Tumour inhibition and the treatment of cancer with probiotics

Perhaps the most startling and exciting information we can share with you relates to the many years of research conducted by Dr Ivan bogdanov of Sofia, Bulgaria. He has produced conclusive evidence of the enormous benefits gained by treating existing carcinomas(of various types)with material extracted from specific strains of Lactobacillus bulgaricus(strain LB-51)
In 1956 Dr Bogdanov discovered that this strain synthesized an anti-cancer substance which necrotizes (kills) tumour cells without being toxic to the person being treated. These synthesized anti-cancer products cause no allergic responses as a rule, but actually seem to stimulate the immune system into greater efforts against the tumour. solid tumours appear to respond most dramatically to this form of treatment. The substance was well tolerated by patients who were in advanced stages of cancer, who had received radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Dr Bogdanove commented on the "stimulatory effect of the preparation on the regeneration processes in organism" Proof of the effectiveness of thes bacterial products is now overwhelming. the evidence relating to clinical trials which started in 1967 on human patients. The substance wxtracted form LB-51 synthesized products was called "Anobol" and this actually contains the processed cell bodies of L. bulgaricus (LB-51). The amount of concentration of L. Lulgaricus used in this way can be judged by the fact that an average daily dose of Anabol contains the cell bodies and synthesized anti-tumour products found in between 40-6-kg of Bulgarian yoghurt.

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