Probiotics

While probiotics are generally considered safe, there is a distinct lack of long-term studies in this area of ​​research. We cannot culture all bacterial species from the human digestive tract and only 10% of gut bacteria have been studied. Increasingly onderzoeken suggest that "megadose" probiotics and lab-developed strains may actually be harmful.

As the natural replacement for probiotics heeft Living Nutrition 'Symbiotics' developed.

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What are probiotics?

Probiotics are supplements that contain large amounts of good bacteria. These bacteria are actually living microorganisms and help support the intestinal flora by allowing them to survive stomach acid. As a result, they end up in the intestine where they help support the intestinal flora.

Probiotics can support your digestive microbiome. This microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungi that live in your gut. For example, the microbiome can help keep your gut lining healthy. And strengthen your immune system.

The probiotic model is changing

Much has changed in the past 20 years regarding our knowledge and appreciation of the digestive microbiome. We used to think that the digestive tract was much simpler than we know now. We previously saw it as a kind of repository for various beneficial bacteria. If something was missing or damaged by illness or antibiotic use, it was simply supplemented by our system. we thought.

This idea is now very outdated. Our digestive microbiome appears to be a complex and dynamic ecosystem and is unique to each person. The digestive microbiome is always evolving and probiotics are not always the only right support.

A logical system

There will always be an effect on digestion if the microbiome is compromised. Ecosystems are holistic and all elements of digestion are interconnected. One element affects another: digestive flow, pH, gut lining, neurotransmitters, and hormone stimulation. In order for something to grow well again, you have to feed the soil it stands on. And so it works with feeding the digestive tract. But if Probiotics isn't the answer, what is?

Fermentation as an answer

What's the best way to nourish your digestive tract? We can learn the answer from our early ancestors. They fermented their food to keep it longer. For centuries, every culture across the planet has consumed fermented foods: an average of as much as 30% of their diet. Fermented foods contain a complete, thriving ecosystem. Every single nutrient and compound is there to support, protect and colonize microbial life. There is no greater natural influencer than food itself. Your digestive microbiome is best supported by the power of fermented foods. Your digestive microbiome is designed to respond to food, not mega-dosed lab-grown synthetics in probiotics.

A number of active elements in fermented soy

  • Naturally evolved microbes
  • Enzymes
  • Short-chain fatty acids
  • Peptides
  • Colonizing Factors
  • Activated Polyphenols
  • Pre-digested vitamins and minerals
  • Amino acids
  • neurotransmitters
  • Quorum sensors

Living Nutrition's Symbiotic Approach, What Is Symbiotics?

Living Nutrition believes in a symbiotic approach. Symbiosis is: the intimate relationship of different organisms living and evolving in harmony within an ecosystem for the benefit of each other. In simpler terms, symbiosis means that there is a strong involvement and dependence between two organisms. One cannot exist without the other. That is why Living Nutrition now comes with Symbiotics based on the power of fermentation.

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Organic ingredients for the best results

Living Nutrition offers some key differences from regular fermented foods. It uses a combination of the most widely regarded 'superior' fermentation processes: kefir (water) and kombucha. The products are developed using a month-long traditional kefir-kombucha style fermentation: Kefi-soyaTM.

The fermented and sprouted organic soybeans provide the perfect basis to grow more than 100 species of beneficial microorganisms. Fermentation produces a very enzyme-rich product, full of microflora in an organic food matrix that the body can absorb and process very easily.

Living Nutrition carefully prepares their fermentations to enhance microbial diversity and activity. To obtain the very best results, Living Nutrition uses only organic ingredients and traditional methods. In the final stages, they freeze-dry the fermentations to preserve them naturally and analyze the final product for its nutritional and microbial values.

'Your Flora' from Living Nutrition

Living Nutrition's 'Your Flora' line consists of more than 100 species of beneficial micro-organisms. A perfect combination of biotics, enzymes and digestive nutrients. The 'Your Flora' line is made from fermented, organic sprouted soybeans.

Without the use of aggressive doses of probiotics, you can still support your digestive microbiome in a natural way. The sprouted and fermented soybeans support and rebalance your digestive microbiome. Each 'Your Flora' product is enriched with selected herbal blends to support your own personal digestive needs.

Symbiotics vs. Probiotics

SymbioticsProbiotics
Naturally fermented from plantsSynthetically grown in labs
100+ Balanced and Evolved SpeciesA few isolated bacterial species
Bound to natural enzymes and peptidesAttached to maltodextrin (to stabilize)
Complete with fermented 'mother'Never had a 'mother'
Organic certifiedManufactured synthetically
A wide range of natural prebioticsAdded prebiotic sugars/fibre
A complete living ecosystem, in harmony with your digestive microbiomeActually a lot of naked, exposed bacteria
Rich in numerous digestive nutrientsNo Digestive Nutrients