Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, synthetic hormones and antibiotics can seriously damage gut ecology and because they are non-specific against both good and bad micro-organisms can render the entire gut sterile.

The result in the west has been large increases in bowel and digestive system problems like Candida overgrowth, gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohns and Colitis which would have normally been mitigated by the presence of SBOs in the food chain. For this reason scientists are being forced to admit that we have lost touch with what has made food medicinal for thousands of years.

We have also now began to realize that SBOs possess an astonishing healing action against chronic diseases which may rival some of the strongest drugs on the market. Now after numerous studies and over 15 years of research there can be no ignoring the dramatic results in overall improved health.

What is understood so far is that apart from the remarkable action SBO’s exert on gut ecology, these clever organisms actually enter into a unique partnership with the human immune system which biologists term symbiosis. Put simply, once they attach themselves to the gut wall, SBO’s secrete specialised antigen proteins which entice the human immune system to multiply its normal output of antibodies and this renders the body “on standby” for anything.

Mounting research suggests that supplementing with probiotics (good bacteria) is probably more important than taking a multivitamin, and this is due to the profoundly important role gut bacteria play in your health.

SBOs are also classed as a ‘superfood’ and can help to bypass iron deficiency by supplying its transporter molecule Lactoferrin, ensuring that 95% of dietary iron enters the body and is personally delivered to the receptors where it is required. Similarly they supply isotonic nucleic acids like DNA and RNA which the body can readily assimilate for rapid healing.

SBOs are also an abundant dietary source of over 71 micronutrients including chlorophyll, phytocyanin, fatty acids, amino acids, nucleic acids, vitamins, minerals and key enzymes for the malnourished gut.

The Powerful Connection between Your Gut and Brain

Most people fail to realize that your gut is quite literally your second brain, and in addition to digesting your food actually has the ability to significantly influence your:

• Mind
• Mood
• Behavior

Research shows that there is a close connection between abnormal gut flora and abnormal brain development – a condition Dr. Campbell-McBride calls Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS). GAPS is the result of poorly developed or imbalanced gut flora and may manifest as a conglomerate of symptoms that can fit the diagnosis of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) without hyperactivity, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, just to name a few possibilities.

It’s not a widely understood or emphasized fact, but studies have repeatedly shown that a healthy gut reinforces a positive outlook and behaviour, while depression and a variety of behavioural problems have been linked to an imbalance or lack of gut bacteria.

For example, a recent animal study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, found that mice lacking gut bacteria behave differently from normal mice, engaging in what would be referred to as “high-risk behavior.” This altered behavior was accompanied by neurochemical changes in the mouse brain.

According to the authors, microbiota (your gut flora) plays a role in the communication between your gut and your brain, and:

“Acquisition of intestinal microbiota in the immediate postnatal period has a defining impact on the development and function of the gastrointestinal, immune, neuroendocrine and metabolic systems. For example, the presence of gut microbiota regulates the set point for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity.”

So, not only does this finding nicely with the theory that your gut flora may be a factor of your nutritional type, but it also helps explain how your diet and gut flora can impact your mental health, for better or worse.

Remember, your diet is largely responsible for your gut health, and when you feed your body the fuel it’s designed for, your gut flora will be able to maintain optimal balance, which then supports optimal physical and mental health.

What is the difference between SBO’s and other probiotics?

In nature, probiotics are found in teams of multiple strains, known as a Consortia. Most probiotic manufacturers isolate each individual strain and remove them from their natural environment then culture them individually on some form of growth medium. They are then extracted and freeze-dried for future use.

They are thus separated from their food source. They are considered ‘alive’ and ‘active’ which actually means (as any life form) that they are also dying. Refrigeration retards the dying process and most other probiotics will require refrigeration to protect the organisms. SBO’s in contrast, are ‘alive’ and ‘thriving’ on their own natural food source 

They are in a ‘dormant’ state until ingested by the body and activated by saliva, juice or water.

They also have an affinity for a more acidic environment and will not be affected by hydrochloric acid in the stomach. They are therefore enabled to reach the lower GI tract where they will multiply into billions.

References;
Life Science – USA,
Simon Galloway
Dr Mercola