Gut Health / Microbiome

Highlights A low-calorie, sparkling probiotic power shot and mixer Fermented with organic beetroot, ginger, maqui berry, chickpeas, lentils, and grain-like seeds Contains beneficial microbes and nitric oxide that aid in cleansing the digestive tract and support immunity1,2 Features protein, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants, and more in every sip! Suggested Usage 2-3 ounces per day Product Facts Form: Liquid Serving Size: 2 oz. Number of Servings: 13 Dietary Restrictions Non-GMO, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free Health Interests Gut Support, Probiotics, Fermented drink Please Remember, if your order contains Cocobiotic, BeetBiotic, or InnergyBiotic to refrigerate these products before opening, and RELEASE CAP SLOWLY, using half turns, until pressure is fully released, then open and enjoy! You might be familiar with traditionally cultured beets -- like beet kvass, the probiotic tonic that’s been enjoyed in Russia and Ukraine for centuries. What you may not know is that beets are making a comeback. Especially the fermented variety. Beets, while delicious and nutritious, have been overlooked in our modern world. But as more research explores and confirms their benefits, expect to see them popping up everywhere, at your favorite restaurant or even on your dinner table. Fermenting solves the sugar problem -- a major concern for many -- neutralizing much of beets’ sugar content with the help of beneficial bacteria that take gut health to the next level. Here are some of the biggest reasons to love Body Ecology’s BeetBiotic™: Extra-nutritious. A beet beats a banana when it comes to potassium levels. Beets are also rich in folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, and vitamins A and C. Energy-boosting protein. Fermenting naturally breaks down protein into amino acids your body can use. BeetBiotic™ is an easy-to-digest source of vegetarian protein. Blood pressure balancer. Diets high in certain fruits and vegetables, and beetroot juice, in particular, has been shown to potentially have a balancing effect on blood pressure.3 Heart protective. COPD and heart failure patients supplementing beetroot have seen exercise duration increase.4 The COPD patients also had lower blood pressure.5 Sports drink alternative - As good for your gut as it is convenient, BeetBiotic™ also helps hydrate and improve performance. Beetroot has helped elite cyclists finish faster.6 Better overall health. Probiotics make robust health possible by aiding in digestion and nutrient uptake. They even help produce key vitamins, like B and K, for healing.7 What really makes beets so hard to beat is their exceptional nitrate levels. Nitrates are natural chemicals your body converts into nitric oxide (NO), which works as a vasodilator. This explains beets’ profound effect on the heart and blood pressure. NO is also a big supporter of detoxification, lung function, and immunity.8,9 Not having enough NO can elevate your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes.10-13 BeetBiotic™ has unbeatable benefits. You’ll get more than you bargained for with these ingredients: Organic beetroot - A reliable source of nitrates that is also alkalizing, i.e., soothing to your body, when fermented. Organic biodynamic brown rice - A high-protein brown rice made even more nutrient-rich through intuitive, biodynamic farming. Organic ginger - A spicy root used in ancient China and India for millennia, helping to ease nausea, aches, inflammation, infection, and even asthma.14 Organic fennel seed - A medicinal seed, rich in nitrates and traditionally consumed in India, known to regulate blood pressure, appetite, and digestion.15 Organic maqui berry - A powerful superfruit revered by indigenous Chilean people, offering support for the eyes, heart, gut, blood pressure, and inflammation.16,17 Organic millet - A nutritious, high-protein "grain-like" seed that can help stabilize blood sugar and cholesterol.18 Organic pulses - A high-protein blend of mung beans, chickpeas, and lentils made more bioavailable (and digestible) when fermented. Organic quinoa - A mineral-rich "grain-like" seed prized for being a complete protein (containing all nine essential amino acids). Raw and cooked beets are brimming with good-for-you compounds and phytochemicals -- including betacyanin, the oxygen-promoting plant pigment that gives beets their bright-red color. But fermented beets still can’t be beat, thanks to their low sugar content and potent probiotic profile. The sugar in raw beets can feed the opportunistic yeast candida, producing potentially harmful oxalates that may cause painful kidney stones to form. Fermenting breaks down the sugar in beets, and beneficial L. plantarum bacteria help degrade oxalates. You don’t have to settle for less. Naturally fermenting beets helps preserve their nutrients and enhance their health benefits. Fermenting even cuts down on levels of antinutrients that can make it harder to absorb critical minerals. Beets cultured with superior probiotic strains like L. plantarum, L. acidophilus, and L. delbreukii are hardy enough to survive the trip through the digestive tract, successfully reaching and recolonizing their destination: your intestines.19 How to use: Aim to drink 2 to 3 ounces per day as a probiotic power shot, to support good gut health and for maintenance. Drink as needed and as desired throughout the day, and get creative: Mix BeetBiotic™ into a smoothie, mocktail or cocktail, mineral water, kefir, or salad dressing for an energy boost or to calm digestive troubles. Or use it to inoculate your next batch of cultured vegetables. *This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. References: Di Cerbo A, Palmieri B, Aponte M, Morales-Medina JC, Iannitti T. Mechanisms and therapeutic effectiveness of lactobacilli. 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Peterson. Dietary Nitrate Increases VO 2 peak and Performance but Does Not Alter Ventilation or Efficiency in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 2018; 24 (2): 65 DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.09.004. Michael J. Berry, Nicholas W. Justus, Jordan I. Hauser, Ashlee H. Case, Christine C. Helms, Swati Basu, Zachary Rogers, Marc T. Lewis, Gary D. Miller. Dietary nitrate supplementation improves exercise performance and decreases blood pressure in COPD patients. Nitric Oxide, 2014; DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2014.10.007. Rokkedal-Lausch T, Franch J, Poulsen MK, Thomsen LP, Weitzberg E, Kamavuako EN, Karbing DS, Larsen RG. Chronic high-dose beetroot juice supplementation improves time trial performance of well-trained cyclists in normoxia and hypoxia. Nitric Oxide. 2019 Apr 1;85:44-52. doi: 10.1016/j.niox.2019.01.011. Epub 2019 Jan 24. PMID: 30685420. Hill MJ. Intestinal flora and endogenous vitamin synthesis. 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Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) and the constituent delphinidin glycoside inhibit photoreceptor cell death induced by visible light. Food Chem. 2013 Aug 15;139(1-4):129-37. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.01.036. Epub 2013 Jan 29. PMID: 23561088. Cassidy A, O'Reilly ÉJ, Kay C, Sampson L, Franz M, Forman JP, Curhan G, Rimm EB. Habitual intake of flavonoid subclasses and incident hypertension in adults. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Feb;93(2):338-47. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.110.006783. Epub 2010 Nov 24. PMID: 21106916; PMCID: PMC3021426. Nishizawa N, Togawa T, Park KO, Sato D, Miyakoshi Y, Inagaki K, Ohmori N, Ito Y, Nagasawa T. Dietary Japanese millet protein ameliorates plasma levels of adiponectin, glucose, and lipids in type 2 diabetic mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2009 Feb;73(2):351-60. doi: 10.1271/bbb.80589. Epub 2009 Feb 7. PMID: 19202295. Azad MAK, Sarker M, Li T, Yin J. Probiotic Species in the Modulation of Gut Microbiota: An Overview. Biomed Res Int. 2018;2018:9478630. Published 2018 May 8. doi:10.1155/2018/9478630. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children. *Information and statements regarding dietary supplements/products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Kefir has many benefits including better digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, and has been known for thousands of years for its anti-aging and immune enhancing properties. It's an ancient cultured food rich in amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Appropriately named "feel good" in Turkish - that's exactly how you'll feel after drinking a glass in the morning! Easy and fun to make at home, it is superior to commercial yogurt. An absolute must after antibiotic use! Unlike yogurt, it can actually colonize the intestinal tract. The good news: Body Ecology's Kefir Starter is safe and easy to use. The great news: You can save on store-bought kefir and ferment in the comfort of your kitchen. Highlights May help restore balance to the digestive tract after antibiotic use* A tasty alternative to yogurt; my help support better digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates* Homemade kefir and coconut kefir may help minimize cravings for unhealthy foods Contains 6 packets which can be used an average of 7 times each. Suggested Usage 6 tablespoons of previous batch will ferment 1 quart of liquid. Please refrigerate once received. Into container (preferably glass with lid), mix together the entire contents of one foil package of kefir starter and one quart of slightly warmed milk (about skin temperature or 92 degrees). Shake, stir or whip with a whisk to mix well. Put lid on container. Let this mixture ferment at 72-75 F for 18-24 hours for milk, 24-48 hours for coconut water and some others. (You will notice it is ready if the milk has thickened and has a distinctive, sour fragrance. Final consistency is pourable but not "eat with a spoon" thick.) Coconut water will not thicken like milk, only become cloudy and much less sweet. Shake or stir vigorously and place into the refrigerator. Even in your refrigerator the fermentation process continues, but chilling will slow down the fermentation of the healthy bacteria and beneficial yeast. Product Facts Form: Powder Serving Size: 1 packet (makes 8 quarts) Number of Servings: 6 packets (48 quarts) Dietary Restrictions Non-GMO, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Kosher Health Interests Probiotics, Gut Support, Cellular Support, Fermented Drink Please Refrigerate Once Received or store in the freezer! Healthy bacteria in the Kefir can cause variations. Once made, please note, color and consistency may vary. Some batches may also have more sediment than others. BenefitsKefir has many benefits including better digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, and has been known for thousands of years for its anti-aging and immune enhancing properties. It's an ancient cultured food rich in amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Appropriately named "feel good" in Turkish - that's exactly how you'll feel after drinking a glass in the morning! Easy and fun to make at home, it is superior to commercial yogurt. An absolute must after antibiotic use! Unlike yogurt, it can actually colonize the intestinal tract. It's simple and fun to make at home! Body Ecology Kefir Starter contains the following beneficial bacteria: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis Lactococcus lactis subsp cremoris Lactococcus lactis subsp diacetylactis Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp cremoris Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus casei Saccaromyces boulardi Kluyveromyces marxianus Inulin Contains 6 packets which can be used an average of 7 times each. 6 tablespoons of previous batch will ferment 1 quart of liquid. Suggested UseTo activate starter for initial usage: Into container (preferably glass with lid), mix together the entire contents of one foil starter package and one quart of slightly warmed milk (about skin temperature or 92 degrees). Shake, stir or whip with a whisk to mix well. Put lid on container. Let this mixture ferment at 72-75 F for 18-24 hours for milk, 24-48 hours for coconut water and some others. (You will notice it is ready if the milk has thickened and has a distinctive, sour fragrance. Final consistency is pourable but not "eat with a spoon" thick.) Coconut water will not thicken like milk, only become cloudy and much less sweet. Shake or stir vigorously and place into the refrigerator. Even in your refrigerator the fermentation process continues, but chilling will slow down the fermentation of the healthy bacteria and beneficial yeast. Directions for transferring after the initial batch has been made and directions for making kefir cheese are included on packaging. Donna Gates recommends adding The Body Ecology starter to the liquid found inside the young, green coconut. While traditionally made with cow's milk, it can be made with soy, coconut, rice, goat, or sheep milk (other varieties of milk yield a more watery version than cow's milk). And it's a wonderful addition to smoothies! Shelf life is 12 months from the manufactured date, or longer when stored in a freezer. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children. *Information and statements regarding dietary supplements/products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.