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Soil Probiotic
INTRODUCTION
Soil probiotics are commonly known as soil-based
organisms (SBOs). SBOs are referred to a
probiotics because they are beneficial bacteria
that live in the soil. “Until the 19th century,
when food processing replaced hand-to-mouth
ingestion of raw fruit and vegetables, [SBOs]
formed a regular part of our diet.”(1) Soil
based organisms are considered “friendly”
non-resident or transient microorganisms.
“Transient micro organisms are different from
resident micro organisms in that they do not
take up permanent residence in the
gastrointestinal tract. Instead, they establish
small colonies for brief periods of time before
dying off or being flushed from the intestinal
system via normal digestive processes, or by
peristaltic bowel action.”(2) Even though these
types of beneficial bacteria are only in the
digestive system on a temporary basis, “they
contribute to the overall function and condition
of the digestive system.”(2)
SOIL-BASED ORGANISMS
Soil-based organisms (SBOs) play an important
role in the overall health of nature (i.e.
plants) as well as the overall health of human
body. In nature, “SBO's produce and release
powerful enzymes that sterilize the soil of
putrefactive organisms, and thereby help prepare
the soil to support new plant growth. Without
SBO's, lush plant growth could not take place
because the soil would be too contaminated with
yeasts, molds, fungi, candida and other harmful
organisms that are antagonistic to plant growth
and reproduction.”(3) In the same way that SBOs
help eliminate harmful organisms in the soil,
they reduce or prevent the growth of harmful
bacteria in the digestive system. “Soil Based
Organisms (SBOs)...help your digestive system
break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and
digest waste. Most importantly they compete with
undesirable micro-organisms, like yeasts, fungi,
bacteria and parasites, to keep their numbers
under control.”(1) SBOs are considered prime
probiotics as they “play a major role when
dealing with immune diseases, as well as the
toxic effects of chemotherapy and cancer
medications, whose side effects include severely
diminished bowel function.”(3)
BACILLUS LATEROSPORUS
Bacillus laterosporus (B. laterosporus) is a
type of soil-based organism that has been shown
to have beneficial effects on the human body.
“Bacillus laterosporus is one of the most
enigmatic of the transient friendly micro
organisms found in the human gastrointestinal
tract. In recent clinical studies, it has been
demonstrated to provide phenomenal relief from
symptoms of disease and ill health particularly
those symptoms associated with suppressed immune
system function i.e., chronic fatigue syndrome,
Candida infections, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes,
Crohn's disease, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus,
parasitic infections, and many more.”(2) “The
effectiveness of [B.] laterosporus may be due to
its strong antibiotic qualities.”(4)
OTHER SOIL-BASED ORGANISMS
Bacillus laterosporus is only one of the various
types of soil-based organisms, and these other
SBOs include: Bacillus Subtilis (B. subtilis),
Bacillus Coagulans (L. sporogenes), and
Streptococcus Thermophilis. Each of these SBOs
affect the human body different. For example, B.
subtilis is an excellent immune system
stimulator, L. sporogenes aids in the prevention
of intestinal disease, and Stretpococcus
thermophilis has been shown to suppress tumor
growth and development, to help with chronic
diarrhea in infants, and may be used as a remedy
against lactose intolerance.(4)
Research has shown that “[SBOs]
proliferate...rapidly and...aggressively stake
out a claim for 'squatter’s rights,'digesting
and dislodging accumulated putrefaction in the
process.”(4) Furthermore, SBOs “energetically
break down hydrocarbons into their basic
constituents, enhancing assimilation and
increasing overall nutrition. This action helps
to eliminate constipation.”(4) Lastly, SBOs have
the “ability to stimulate the body’s production
of up to 20 sub-species of alpha-interferon, a
key regulator of the human immune response, and
a potent antidote for chronic fatigue syndrome,
viral herpes, and hepatitis-B and C, influenza,
and other immunopathic conditions.”(4)
Studies conducted in regard to SBOs provide
evidence that “without SBO's to police digestion
our bowels often end up as toxic waste dumps for
rotting faecal matter which builds layer upon
layer until the intestinal wall cannot absorb
anything useful and we start to drown on our own
toxins....With an intestinal wall starved of
nutrients however it can quickly become porous
like Swiss Cheese leading to the much maligned
'Leaky Gut Syndrome' where undigested waste food
can leak into the blood leading to fierce immune
reactions ”(5) By supplementing SBOs into daily
dietary habits, the occurrences illnesses and
diseases such as these may be reduced or
altogether prevented.
CONCLUSION
“Research from California has concluded that a
deficiency of medicinal 'superbugs' - known as
Soil Based Organisms (SBO) - from our soil and
food chain may be responsible”(1) for intestinal
illnesses and diseases such as irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, colitis,
candidiasis, and colon cancer. Therefore,
including SBOs in one's diet, either in
supplement form or from foods such as cultured
yogurt, cottage cheese, whey, and buttermilk.
“Chronic fatigue, frequent diarrhea, intestinal
gas, frequent constipation, poor immune
response, bladder infections, chronic vaginal
infections, candida, allergies, skin fungus,
dairy product sensitivities, menstrual
complaints or chronic bad breath are all
indicators of a possible imbalance”(2), and soil
probiotics such as SBOs may help provide the
healthy balance the body needs.
1. Soil-Based Organisms. Published by The
Healthier Life. Agora Lifestyles. 2003.
2. Group, E.F. (Unknown). Probiotic Bacteria and
Your Health. Natural Health and Organic Living.
Global Healing Center.
3. Becker, S. (2007). Soil-Based Probiotics the
Missing Link to GI Health. Articlesbase.
4. C.W. (Unknown). The Probiotic Revolution.
Nutrition and Health.
5. Soil Based Organisms Article. Published by
Psychiatry Without Drugs. TheSimonClinic. 2008.
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