FAQ
According to world-renowned Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hiromi Shinya, yogurt and external probiotics are not fully effective in increasing the beneficial bacteria living in the intestines. This is because live bacteria in yogurt and probiotics supplements are easily destroyed by high temperature (typically above 25ºC) and stomach acid. For effective colonising of friendly bacteria, a huge number of good bacteria must reach the intestines intact in order to proliferate the body’s own friendly bacteria. In addition, external bacteria may not be compatible with the resident good bacteria since the intestinal bacteria of every individual are uniquely different. Hence, the ingested live bacteria may not be recognised by the body and will be excreted in the stools.
Unlike fermented milk products and other probiotic supplements, Biogenics 16 is neither a probiotic nor prebiotic supplement. It does not contain live bacteria but instead, is an extract of secretions from Lactic Acid Bacteria (which helps to nurture and encourage proliferation of the body’s own friendly bacteria) and Bacterial Body Substance (which helps to stimulate activity of the immune cells in our intestines). It is 100% resistant to heat and stomach acid. Compatibility is assured as the newly produced friendly bacteria are multiplied from the body’s resident strain. Biogenics 16 is highly potent and stable, it is 1000 times more effective than other cultivation methods. Below is the comparison between LAB Fermented Extract, prebiotic and probiotics.
In contrast, one with an unhealthy intestine tract has low immunity, bowel irregularities (constipation/diarrhoea), is more lethargic and easily succumbs to allergies and infections. These symptoms are indicators that you do not have sufficient good bacteria in your intestines.
LAB Fermented Extract in Biogenics 16 is produced from the co-culture of 16 specially selected strains of LAB. When consumed, Biogenics 16 works in three ways, namely:
(1) Create a conducive gastrointestinal environment to encourage natural proliferation of the body’s own good bacteria, which is the best fit for the individual compared with ingesting external probiotics.
(2) Suppress bad bacteria. As the good bacteria flourish in the environment facilitated by LAB Fermented Extract, the colony of bad bacteria shrinks and their reproduction is inhibited.
(3) Strengthen the immune system and Peyer’s Patch (an immune sensor of intestine) to activate immune cells. (70% of entire body’s immune cells – Gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) are located in intestine).
Daily dosage | |
Adult | 1 sachet |
Special Concerns | 2 to 5 sachets |
Children (3-12 years old) | 1/2 sachet |
Infant | 1 drop (1ml) |
LAB Fermented Extract is 100% resistant to heat and stomach acids. It encourages the growth of the body’s friendly bacteria while inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria and at the same time strengthens the immune cells.
This may due to the sour taste of Biogenics 16. If this happens, you can take Biogenics 16 with food or after meals rather than on an empty stomach. However, do note that taking Biogenics 16 alone will not increase your gastric acid level as gastric acid is secreted only when there is food in the stomach that needs digesting. Thus, Biogenics 16 is safe for consumption.
This rarely happens. If you experience this after drinking Biogenics 16 for the first time, it is likely due to a change in the intestinal environment which is beneficial to your health in a long term. The abnormal stool will normalise in 1 to 2 weeks. Please drink more water if the stool becomes harder and adjust the amount of Biogenics 16 if stool is loose. Observe the changes.
Biogenics 16 contains LAB Fermented Extract that can improve the balance of intestinal bacteria. In this balance-enhancing process, more gases may be produced and this will lead to increased farting. However, this will usually subside in 1 to 2 weeks. If you notice your stools are less smelly or gases have lessened, this implies that your intestinal environment has improved. Please adjust your Biogenics 16 dosage accordingly.
- Unbalanced gut flora increases intestinal permeability, leading to a condition known as “leaky gut syndrome”. This means that bad bacteria, toxins, undigested foods and other foreign substances get leaked out into the bloodstream, thereby contributing to systemic inflammation which may lead to poor skin condition.
- Damage to the mucosa triggers an inflammatory reaction from the immune system. The continuous cycle of inflammation worsens the state of the gut, and subsequently, poor skin health.
Unlike probiotics or prebiotics, LAB Fermented Extract does not contain live bacteria, but instead is a high strength extract resulted from the co-culture of 16 unique strains of Lactic Acid Bacteria extracted using a unique, patented extraction process. It encourages the proliferation of the intestine’s resident good bacteria, while suppressing bad bacteria. When the condition of intestinal permeability is improved, skin condition will also be improved, as less foreign substances can leak into the bloodstream. This will reduce skin inflammation as well as lower the level of IgE, as identified in the clinical study by Dr Shigehiro Tsuchiya.
By supporting our intestinal health with LAB Fermented Extract, much of the previously mentioned symptoms, including skin condition, may then be improved.