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Why do we take Probiotics?

After using antibiotics, we are advised to replace beneficial bacteria, also known as gut flora, that are killed unintentionally. However, there are natural antibiotics that can adversely affect our resident population of beneficial microbes. Anything “natural” that destroys bacteria will also need probiotic compensation if it is used in large, repeated doses.

Bacterial infections (successfully) treated by: Echinacea, propolis, golden seal, oregano extracts, and even excessive doses of garlic will wipe out the good bacteria that need to be replaced. If not, you remain vulnerable to dysbiosis and especially mould-based infections that cause cancer or weaken the immune system.

Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and make up over 80% of the immune system. Low levels of gut flora cannot control the growth of candida-based yeasts that then proliferate and cause over 72 types of infections.

• Lactic acid in Nature Fresh PROBIOTIC-15 has nothing to do with milk. It is a strong sterilising compound. It suppresses harmful microorganisms and breaks down and ferments the fibre we eat, such as lignin and cellulose. It also produces antibacterial compounds known as bacteriocins that attack pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, and moulds.
• Probiotics neutralise toxins, remove heavy metals, and create vitamins in the gut. They help to speed up the elimination of toxic waste in the bowel and naturally bulk up the stool and balance the water content as do laxatives and fibre supplements.
• They also keep cholesterol and triglyceride levels in check.
• Probiotics break down excessive hormone levels to control oestrogen dominance.

A plant-derived combination of ingeniously versatile probiotic strains provided by EM (effective microbe) technology has inspired two new products. Twenty-five years of research and development in Japan created this new EM technology, and it has now been introduced to South Africa. Our formulation includes colloidal silver. The spray version has an additional 10% colloidal silver. It is quick and convenient to use directly onto affected areas such as sore throats, Candida, etc. It can be used on foods such as lettuce.

Vegan-friendly PROBIOTIC-15 concentrated liquid with selenium

PROBIOTIC-15 is a liquid concentrate of the three basic families of probiotic strains: lactobacillus, phototropic probiotics (similar to blue-green algae), and beneficial yeasts that do not cause candidiasis. These beneficial microbes consume the trouble-making candida! When we take antibiotics and even large and frequent doses of herbs like goldenseal, oregano oil, echinacea, or propolis, we kill off the beneficial gut microbes as well. In other words, we compromise over 80% of the immune system, and that is why we suffer from candida and constipation!

It is not about the amount of each microbe you need but more the variety of strains. Microbes grow by themselves, so the latest trend is to provide a larger selection that will then take care of establishing a healthy population of beneficial bacteria. This creates a synergistic effect: more from less because they interact with each other to enhance our health in diverse ways. All we need is a liquid “seeding” concentration of the 15 species, and they will grow on food, molasses, yoghurt, or even a glass of water at room temperature. The TMA (total microbial action) of PROBIOTIC-15 liquid concentrate doubled within a few days when a teaspoon of it was left in a glass of water at room temperature. It just keeps on growing!

The daily dose is 5 – 15 ml. This also provides 200 mcg of selenium. In South Africa, we are deficient in selenium - the antioxidant mineral that helps to prevent cancer and HIV/AIDS. Add 5 ml per 500 ml water to drink overnight or early morning.

PROBIOTIC-15 can also be diluted 5 ml per ½ litre and used on the skin, as a hair rinse, a vaginal douche, or as an enema. Use it to soak and sanitise your fruit and vegetables and then tip the water onto your pot plants!

PROBIOTIC-15 spray 10% with colloidal silver and selenium

A spray-on version of the PROBIOTIC-15 liquid concentrate with an additional 10% colloidal silver solution. 

According to research, colloidal silver does not affect the beneficial microbes, and it enhances its germ-fighting effects. It is great for immune boosting, first aid, to sanitise chopping boards, toilet seats, etc. It can be sprayed directly onto food, especially if you do not trust the salad! Treat raw fish, chicken, etc., before storing or cooking. Food stays fresher and free of nasty gut bugs. Ideal for lettuce or raw food you eat when you don’t trust it.