Probiotics are defined as a microbial (“good bacteria”) food supplement that beneficially affects your body by improving intestinal microbial balance. The term "friendly” or “good” bacteria are often used as alternatives to "probiotics."

The Seven Essentials utilizes a proprietary high-tech strain of probiotics called Lactobacillus Salivarius that is activated by water. When this probiotic reaches the intestinal tract, it doubles every twenty minutes to maintain a concerted attack on unwanted bacteria.

Another of the unique benefits of L. Salivarius is its ability to help break down undigested protein and separate out the toxins produced by protein putrefaction. L. Salivarius may also be useful to help prevent and fight Helicobacter pylori, which is now acknowledged to be a leading cause of ulcers.

L. Salivarius is classified as a facultative bacterium, which means that it can survive and grow in both anaerobic (without oxygen) and aerobic (with oxygen) environments - although its main effects take place in anaerobic conditions. This is a significant advantage over the well-known Lactobacillus Acidophilus, which has little or no growth in an aerobic environment.

Other probiotic benefits include their ability to:

Ferment fibers to produce short chain fatty acids, which are used by your intestines for repair and growth.
Secrete natural antibiotics.

Produce enzymes, such as Lactulose, which breaks down milk sugars and other foods.

• Balance your immune responses.
• Inhibit “bad” bacteria, yeast and infection.
• Protect against cancer, especially colon cancer.
• Secrete nutrients.
• Help you digest and metabolize food.
• Protect against infectious and antibiotic induced diarrhea.