
Probiotics VS Pathogens? A Probiotic is a naturally occurring and beneficial bacterium that is survivable in our intestines, does not represent an infection risk, emits beneficial byproducts, and exists in harmony with other Probiotics in our system. While there are many types and strains, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria strains are the most common. A pathogen is a harmful bacterium such as E. COLI or Salmonella that harm our bodies and are often directly associated with stressed intestinal systems. How do Probiotics Work? Living microorganisms (bacteria) in our intestines typically out-number our own body’s cells. The friendly ones (Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria) offer a large variety of benefits such as: defense against and suppression of infectious bacteria, digestion and delivery of micronutrients, and synthesis of key vitamins, nutrients and other beneficial elements. Friendly bacteria (Probiotics) are the ultimate form of intestinal support. When their populations are high, and we eat foods conducive to their health, they reciprocate by keeping our intestines healthy and working properly. However, if their numbers are reduced (by trauma, stress, antibiotics, chemicals, etc.) infectious bacteria can take over and cause severe health complications. How do Pathogens Work? If our intestines undergo stress such as antibiotic or drug use, physical or mental trauma, diet deficiencies, or exposure to chemicals and adverse environmental factors, the unfriendly bacteria (Pathogens) can take over and create major health concerns, including death. Most Pathogens have their own defenses against population reduction or eradication caused by the Probiotics’ byproducts. One of their primary defenses is that they will infiltrate and colonize undigested protein for food. Most Probiotics cannot consume proteins, thus leaving a large percentage of our undigested protein nutrients as a breeding ground for the Pathogens. This causes many distinct problems as follow: Pathogens that use undigested protein as a food source create byproducts that are toxic to our system through a process called putrefaction (rotting of proteins). These toxic byproducts include, but are not limited to hydrogen sulfide, phenols, creosols, indoles, and ammonia. These toxins continually make it into our blood and organs causing damage, creating stress, and inciting energy expenditures in the body’s efforts to detoxify. The more undigested protein that is available, the larger population of Pathogens will be. This creates a struggle between Probiotics and Pathogens for colonization space and gut wall control. If high populations of Pathogens are present and the body undergoes further stresses as previously described, infiltration and infection can ensue. Cumulatively, all of these adverse responses can contribute to more complications like Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Colitis, Intestinal Ulcerations, Polyps, Cancer, and so on. What can I do to prevent this? General Prevention- If we continually introduce new populations of Probiotics into our intestines, we replace any Probiotics lost due to adverse conditions. Increase Probiotics in Time of Need- If we increase Probiotic supplementation during and after times of intestinal stress, we further re-enforce our Probiotic defense mechanisms. Dietary Considerations – If we eat a diet conducive to Probiotic growth such as easily digestible proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables high in fiber, we significantly reduce the Pathogens’ growth medium and populations.

Probiotics VS Pathogens?

A Probiotic is a naturally occurring and beneficial bacterium that is survivable in our intestines, does not represent an infection risk, emits beneficial byproducts, and exists in harmony with other Probiotics in our system. While there are many types and strains, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria strains are the most common.

A pathogen is a harmful bacterium such as E. COLI or Salmonella that harm our bodies and are often directly associated with stressed intestinal systems.

How do Probiotics Work?

Living microorganisms (bacteria) in our intestines typically out-number our own body’s cells. The friendly ones (Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria) offer a large variety of benefits such as: defense against and suppression of infectious bacteria, digestion and delivery of micronutrients, and synthesis of key vitamins, nutrients and other beneficial elements. Friendly bacteria (Probiotics) are the ultimate form of intestinal support. When their populations are high, and we eat foods conducive to their health, they reciprocate by keeping our intestines healthy and working properly. However, if their numbers are reduced (by trauma, stress, antibiotics, chemicals, etc.) infectious bacteria can take over and cause severe health complications.

How do Pathogens Work?

If our intestines undergo stress such as antibiotic or drug use, physical or mental trauma, diet deficiencies, or exposure to chemicals and adverse environmental factors, the unfriendly bacteria (Pathogens) can take over and create major health concerns, including death. Most Pathogens have their own defenses against population reduction or eradication caused by the Probiotics’ byproducts. One of their primary defenses is that they will infiltrate and colonize undigested protein for food. Most Probiotics cannot consume proteins, thus leaving a large percentage of our undigested protein nutrients as a breeding ground for the Pathogens. This causes many distinct problems as follow:

Pathogens that use undigested protein as a food source create byproducts that are toxic to our system through a process called putrefaction (rotting of proteins). These toxic byproducts include, but are not limited to hydrogen sulfide, phenols, creosols, indoles, and ammonia. These toxins continually make it into our blood and organs causing damage, creating stress, and inciting energy expenditures in the body’s efforts to detoxify.
The more undigested protein that is available, the larger population of Pathogens will be. This creates a struggle between Probiotics and Pathogens for colonization space and gut wall control.
If high populations of Pathogens are present and the body undergoes further stresses as previously described, infiltration and infection can ensue.
Cumulatively, all of these adverse responses can contribute to more complications like Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Colitis, Intestinal Ulcerations, Polyps, Cancer, and so on.

What can I do to prevent this?

General Prevention- If we continually introduce new populations of Probiotics into our intestines, we replace any Probiotics lost due to adverse conditions.

Increase Probiotics in Time of Need- If we increase Probiotic supplementation during and after times of intestinal stress, we further re-enforce our Probiotic defense mechanisms.

Dietary Considerations – If we eat a diet conducive to Probiotic growth such as easily digestible proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables high in fiber, we significantly reduce the Pathogens’ growth medium and populations.