Flora Immune Lactobacillus Sporogenes Probiotic

Throughout history, fermented foods have been used as dietary staples for many cultures – from the sauerkraut of the Germans to the kefir of the Finnish. These foods have been noted to be longevity foods. So, what was it in these foods that contributes to long life? From the days of Louis Pasteur and the "germ theory" to the continuing work of Dr. Élie Metchnikoff, clarity on why microbes are essential to life is still unfolding. (1)

The Golden Ages

However, such understandings and discoveries eventually lost favor in light of new medical practices. With the ending of World War II, the modern age of medicine began, the so-called “Golden Age of Medicine.” Standard medical practices were established which prevail to this day. Finding a problem in the human body led to the following actions: cut it out or kill it with antibiotics. New drugs were created by the pharmaceutical industry to support these practices. The power of an individual's health shifted from the family doctor to the large pharmaceutical corporations. (3)

Now, after 50 years of experience with the Golden Age of Medicine, we have lengthened our lives but have ushered in "The Age of Chronic Diseases." The medical establishment is beginning to admit it does not have the means to treat many chronic diseases, and many individuals as well as physicians recognize that Dysbiosis is currently involved with the contributing factors of chronic diseases. Dysbiosis translates to faulty life. Normally, it is understood that this condition includes harmful metabolic activity of the flora. (4)

Could our forefathers have known that it was the microbes in their foods that caused lactic acid formation and contributed to longevity and health? Regardless of what they understood, we can now combine the wisdom of the ancients and the knowledge of modern science to create a probiotic environment in our intestines.

The Necessity of Probiotics

Our diet, lifestyle and environment have changed significantly from that of our grandparents. Maintaining a balance of friendly versus unfriendly bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract is more of a challenge today than in the past. The problem arises when the numbers of friendly bacteria become compromised throughout life due to the use of antibiotics and sulfa drugs, diet, stress, and age. (5,6)

Lactic acid bacteria or lactobacilli are the most useful microbes for humans and are part of the normal commensal flora of the mouth, small intestine and large intestine. (7,8)

They are present in large numbers in feces, and within the first two to three days after birth, the alimentary canal is colonized with lactobacilli. (9,10,11)

To keep these friendly bacteria thriving, supplementation is absolutely necessary today. A properly functioning intestinal tract is one of the body's first lines of defense against invaders. The immune system of the gut is one's insurance to great health!

What Is the Use of Lactobacillus Sporogenes?

There are over 200 different strains of Lactobacillus. However, the most commonly "used" probiotic is Lactobacillus acidophilus. Lactobacillus acidophilus loses most or all of its potency before the body is able to use it. The cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus do not survive in bacterial gastric juice due to their non-spore forming nature. This means that very few cells are able to reach the intestines and are unable to produce sufficient lactic acid to inhibit the growth of pathogens. Furthermore, acidophilis-bifidus produces D (-) lactic acid, which is slowly and incompletely metabolized in excess and causes metabolic acidosis and can be toxic to the brain. (12,13)

Yet, Lactobacillus acidophilus is the common bacteria found in our sour milk products and promoted by health care professionals. Thus, it stands to reason that even with acidophilus supplementation, chronic and acute illnesses are on the rise. (14)

Where Are the Friendly Microbes?

So, where can we find the necessary microbes that were present in the non-processed foods of the past? This is a very important question to answer. Even if we did eat fermented foods full of healthy microbes, the problem lies with current processing practices. All foods are pasteurized, and that KILLS everything. Yogurt is a perfect example of this. In order to ensure that other pathogenic microbes do not culture, yogurt is pasteurized, which kills all enzymes. Then animal strains of microbes are added, rendering its fermentation ineffective.

In 1949, Lactobacillus sporogenes was first isolated in green malt by Professor Nakayama at Yamanashi University in Japan. This plant material has a non-protein shell that protects the bacteria, which remains dormant inside the shell. In fact, this bacterium is also known as Bacillus coagulans, is an aerobic, is spore forming, and does not have any animal byproducts or known toxicity. It is a harmless transient bacterium naturally occurring in the intestine and plays a major housekeeping role:

* Support digestive enzymes required for the digestion of various carbohydrates, fats and proteins (18,19)

Lactobacillus Sporogenes Benefits and Side Effects

Even more alarming is the die-off rate from the time they are manufactured to the time of consumer use. The following supports the survivability of L. sporogenes: (23)

The spores of Lactobacillus sporogenes travel well through the human gut just like a paratrooper jumping out of an airplane. The spore coat absorbs moisture and begins to swell in the stomach. Once in the small intestines, the friendly paratrooper releases itself from the spore. Immediately, this bacterium is ready to germinate and multiply. Lactobacillus sporogenes doubles every 30 minutes. Upon reaching the lower bowel, a mildly acidic environment is created. The L (+) lactic acid environment allows friendly bacteria to survive and prevents overgrowth of pathogens. (24)

The length of this trooper's mission is three days; at that time, the bowel releases these transient bacteria.

Lactobacillus Sporogenes Fulfills World Health Organization Recommendations

Although standards for Lactobacillus acidophilus were established in the U.S.A., it was reported that preparations contain less than 1000 cells of viable bacteria. (25,26)

The enthusiasm over the therapeutic properties of Lactobacillus has been great among scientists and physicians; however, there is little evidence that such Lactobacillus acidophilus preparations are effective. (27,28)

Thus, there is uncertainty about survival of Lactobacillus acidophilus in carrier products of pharmaceutical preparations and production of D (-) lactic acid during fermentation which may cause acidosis, especially with infants. (29,30)

Furthermore, the World Health Organization has recommended restricted intake of D (-) lactic acid, and in the infant Nutritional Program, such products should be avoided. (31) L. sporogenes, on the other hand, produces L (+) lactic acid. (32,33) This bacterium is used extensively in Japan and is approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, an organization equivalent to our FDA. (34)

Within the past 10 years, L. sporogenes has been introduced to the United States and is gaining favor with physicians as a replacement for the less effective popular probiotics on the market. Research studies in hospitals showed an improvement rate in intestinal complaints such as gas and bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion (usually in 4 to 5 days) from patients using L. sporogenes. (35) Several studies were of patients who had surgery; others studied patients who had chemotherapy. (36) Studies have also showed that diarrhea in newborns was also treated successfully. (37)

Why Flora Immune?

Flora Immune is convenient to use due to the fact that these microbes are spores and NO refrigeration is necessary. There is no need to worry about light sensitivity or temperature changes. Flora Immune supports implantation of new strains of friendly resident bacteria. If using a probiotic now, Flora Immune will enhance the effect of all other cultures.

Death Begins in the Colon

How safe would your home be in the middle of a busy city without the service of a police force? If an uninvited guest happens to show up, a police officer is a welcome sight. He is there for surveillance and protection. The lower bowel houses a population of roughly 100 trillion bacteria, which needs the same action.

There is an old saying that "death begins in the colon." When the intestines have a surplus of bacteria and toxins, many digestive discomforts occur. Symptoms include the following:

• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Diverticular Disease
• Flatulence
• Cohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

When the bowel becomes so toxic with gases and undigested matter, pressure is generated. This environment becomes a breeding ground for many pathogenic invaders to flourish. Parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria are now the police force of the gut and anarchy is established. Instead of the intestinal membrane bursting (in many cases, it does), these toxic substances pierce holes in the intestinal membrane and penetrate the blood stream. Autointoxication contributes to many autoimmune disorders:

• Diabetes
• Acne
• Chronic Fatigue
• Lupus
• Gall stones
• Fibromyalgia
• Allergies
• Gout
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Varicose Veins
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Psoriasis

Picture your digestive tract like a beautiful, grassy carpet of golf greens in the springtime. Summer comes, and the harsh weather stresses the grass. Many brown barren patches appear, so the lawn keeper removes the old grass, reseeds and waters. The same happens to your gut. This is why it is important to constantly cleanse, replant and nourish the gastrointestinal tract.

When there is a healthy microbial balance in the gut, this multicultural community lives in harmony. This is called "eubiosis." However, the standard American diet (SAD) and lifestyle prevents eubiosis and ushers in Dysbiosis (unfriendly gut environment).

How do Flora Immune and Aloe Immune Work Together?

To complete the effectiveness of Flora Immune, a food for this transient trooper is necessary: Fructooligosaccarides (FOS). FOS promotes the resurgence of good bacteria by "feeding" the trooper the needed fuel.

When Flora and Aloe Immune are combined, this synergistic duo creates an effective surveillance team. L. sporogenes maintains housekeeping while the aloe polymannans signal for defense and ultimately repair damaged tissue. Immunological factors may be restored and better nutrition is delivered to all tissues of the gut and cells of the body. The combination of these two products enables the immune system to become more functional.

Remember, you are what you eat and what you don't digest! Detoxification and elimination is your first line of defense toward immunity. Optimal health begins and ends with a well-balanced gastrointestinal tract that calibrates the immune system. How effective is your digestive system?

• Increases energy
• Stops yeast infection
• Controls Candida
• Can be taken with Antibiotics
• Enhances the immune system
• Brushing with Flora Immune helps control gum disease
• Controls diarrhea
• Relieves constipation
• Reduces harmful cholesterol (LDL)
• Increases beneficial cholesterol (HDL)
• Produces the B-group vitamins
• Produces enzyme to break down proteins
• Produces enzyme to break down complex fats
• Produces L+ Lactic acid unlike acidophilus production of D- Lactic acid
• Greatly reduces and eliminates harmful bacterial
• Increases beneficial bacteria and restores balance of the intestinal flora