INLIVEN ORGANIC PROBIOTIC
& ORGANIC SUPERFOOD

In-Liven is the result of over 20 years of research and development. The probiotic bacteria in this product are produced from fruit and vegetables and contain significant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients.

The added superfoods in In-Liven not only feed the bacteria, but are predigested assisting greater absorption. Some of the 26 superfoods included are certified organic spirulina, linseed, chick peas, mung beans, red lentils, alfalfa grass, beetroot, string beans, cabbage, asparagus, silver beet and more!

Take In-Liven to help re-colonise your gastrointestinal tract with the full spectrum of Lactobacillus (friendly) bacteria, helping you to boost your immune system.

InLiven contains 13 strains of probiotic bacteria, plus the following organic superfoods:

certified organic spirulina	certified organic rolled oats	certified organic brown rice	certified organic wheat grain	certified organic barley grain
certified organic linseed	certified organic chick peas	certified organic mung beans	certified organic adzuki beans	certified organic red lentils
certified organic wheat grass	certified organic barley grass	certified organic alfalfa grass	certified organic red kidney beans	certified organic beetroot
certified organic sweet potato	certified organic string beans	certified organic zucchini	certified organic cabbage	certified organic silverbeet
certified organic spinach	certified organic asparagus	certified organic broccoli	certified organic malt extract	certified organic molasses

Why Probiotics?

Our digestive system contains a complex "bacterial ecosystem" involving hundreds of species of bacteria. Some of the bacteria are good for your health: they stimulate the immune system and inhibit pathogens, but others, like salmonella and E.coli, are less beneficial and produce toxins.

By increasing the population of the beneficial lactobacillus bacteria, the health of the digestive system can be improved. A healthy intestinal tract should contain at least 85 percent of these 'friendly' bacteria to prevent over-colonisation of disease-causing micro-organisms.

Lactic acid producing lactobacilli bacteria alter the pH of the large intestine, making it inhospitable to undesirable bacteria, moulds, mould spores and yeast, particularly Candida.

Human / Microorganism Facts
Microorganisms account for about 1 kilo of weight in our colon.
Bacteria make up around 60% of the dry mass of faeces.
The human body consisting of about 100 trillion cells, carries about ten times as many microorganisms in the intestines.

Research shows that beneficial probiotic bacteria:

• Improve digestion;
• Increase nutrient assimilation, including calcium;
• Strengthen the immune system;
• Increase resistance to yeast infections;
• Assist absorption of magnesium, calcium and iron;
• Manufacture B complex vitamins (biotin and vitamin K);
• Relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
• Detoxify toxins and chemicals in gut;
• Maintain correct pH balance in vaginal ecosystem;
• Reduce high blood pressure;
• Reduce cholesterol in the blood;
• Produce cancer or tumour suppressing compounds.
• Improve Autism and ADHD in children.

To attain the health benefits attributed to Lactobacilli fermented foods, live active bacteria need to be consumed on a regular basis.

Probiotic supplementation is particularly important for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-induced conditions (candida, urinary tract infections, and diarrhoea). Antibiotics destroy friendly gut bacteria along with the harmful bacteria. Thus, taking probiotics after antibiotic therapy will restore gut flora to a healthy balance.

By promoting proper digestion of foods, friendly bacteria also aid in preventing food allergies. If digestion is poor, the activity of intestinal bacteria on undigested food may lead to excessive production of the chemical histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms.

Lactobacillus bifidus aids in the synthesis of B vitamins by creating healthy gut flora, helping to establish a healthy environment for the manufacture of the B complex vitamins and vitamin K (needed for blood clotting).

Recent research has revealed that probiotics are responsible for maintaining a crucial balance between the systemic immune system and mucosal immune system (which is our body's first line of defence against disease and illness). Provided the friendly intestinal bacteria are thriving, infectious bacteria have a hard time getting established and launching an attack on the body.

Probiotics promote gut lining defences by decreasing intestinal permeability. Leaky gut is a result of the gut lining becoming inflamed due to food intolerances, certain drug ingestion, bacterial/viral infections, modern lifestyle and stress. This inflammation produces gaps in the gut wall which allows macro food particles and other foreign microbes to enter the body and create an immune response, resulting in allergies, further exacerbating food intolerances and possibly triggering autoimmune diseases. Probiotics have been proven to enhance immunity, improve gut infections and reduce production of toxic by-products in the bowel.

Without normal gastrointestinal function and balanced gut flora, children may develop immune pathologies. Immune-boosting probiotics are beneficial for decreasing children's susceptibility to infections and allergies.

Dysbiosis
Beneficial bacteria are essential for digestion and assimilation of nutrients and maintenance of the lining of the intestinal tract. When the balance of bacteria is disrupted and harmful bacteria outnumber beneficial bacteria, this is called dysbiosis.  Dysbiosis is associated with increased gut permeability (leaky gut) and manifests in symptoms such as flatulence, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, vomiting, reflux and colic (in infants).

Warning signs of dysbiosis (bacterial imbalance)

• Allergies and food sensitivities;
• Frequent colds, flu or infections;
• Difficulty losing weight, sugar/carbohydrate craving;
• Frequent fatigue, poor concentration;
• Frequent constipation or diarrhoea;
• Faulty digestion, acid reflux and other gut disorders;
• Sleeping poorly, night sweats;
• Painful joint inflammation, stiffness;
• Bad breath, gum disease and dental problems;
• Chronic yeast problems;
• Acne, eczema, skin and foot fungus;
• Extreme menstrual or menopausal symptoms.

Causes of dysbiosis (things that kills good bacteria)
The number of 'good' bugs in your digestive system can be imbalanced by a wide range of factors including:

• Excessive stress (both psychological and physical)
• Exposure to radiation
• Drinking fluoridated / chlorinated water
• Poor diet (low fibre, high fat, processed foods)
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Carbonated drinks
• Antibiotic use
• Contraceptive pills
• Steroidal & hormonal drugs

What are probiotics?
Fermented foods contain friendly bacteria. These foods have a long history of nutritional and therapeutic benefits with many of the long-lived cultures around the world using some form of fermented foods to maintain good health. Fermented foods such as yoghurt, fermented cheese, miso, tempeh and sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), provide beneficial bacteria to the digestive system, as long as they haven't been pasteurised. There is a growing weight of scientific evidence that demonstrates fermented foods play a significant role in human health.

Four key attributes of an effective probiotic

Not all probiotic supplements are created equal. An effective probiotic product should contain  bacteria that can:

1. Maintain its high and active count though processing and storage until consumption.
2. Tolerate the acid conditions of the stomach.
3. Tolerate bile salts.
4. Increase its own numbers in the bowel and decrease the numbers of competing bacteria.