The gut (and body) is full of microorganisms that play an integral part in our health and wellbeing. Having a healthy balance of bacteria, viruses and fungi contributes to a robust and healthy immune system, the proper absorption of nutrients, the synthesis of vitamins such as biotin, vitamin B12, folic acid, and thiamine as well as producing 95% of the body’ supply of serotonin.

Dysbiosis is when there is an imbalance in the microbiome that can result in overgrowth of a number of bacteria and fungi (candida). All of the following can contribute to an imbalance gut.

  • Processed foods
  • Stress
  • Medication
  • Alcohol
  • Too much sugar
  • Antibiotics
  • Having a dog
  • Birth control pill.

Common Symptoms include

  • Bad breath
  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Vaginal or rectal itching
  • Bloating
  • Chest pain
  • Rash or redness
  • Fatigue
  • Having trouble thinking or concentrating
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

HOW CAN BACTERIAL DEFENSE HELP?

Often when there is an imbalance it is not enough to put in the good stuff. Although probiotics and eating more plants can go a long way in helping, you need to actively eliminate the overgrowth. This is where Bacterial Defense comes in, it contains cinnamic acid along with 8 other botanical extracts that have shown to eliminate a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi (i.e. Candida), parasites and mould. Taking Bacterial Defense daily helps tip that balance, which in turn brings back healing so you no longer have to suffer with the symptoms of dysbiosis.

Everyone is different so while some might be fine on the maintenance dose of 1 capsules per day others might need to take more to start. It is important to remember to support your liver during this time so that any die off resulting from elimination of the bacteria, viruses or fungi is managed efficiently and effectively. See our article on how to support your liver for more information.