Gut flora, a complex ecosystem of up to 100 trillion microbes, plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient synthesis, and the immune system, with 83% of immunity located in the gut wall. Dysbiosis occurs when gut flora is imbalanced, leading to health issues like leaky gut syndrome and chronic diseases, which can be exacerbated by factors such as antibiotics, poor diet, and stress. Probiotics, particularly Probiotic 11, containing multiple strains of beneficial bacteria, can help restore gut health and are beneficial in various clinical settings.

2. Gut Flora & Probiotic 11
Saira Salmon DipNN, MFNTP

3. Your gut….
• Is teeming with microbes – up to 70% of the
body’s total number
• It is an extremely complex ecosystem
harbouring more than 100
trillion micro-organisms
• There are thought to be
around 30 – 40 different
species of bacteria.

4. Many of these have a symbiotic relationship with us –
and help to keep less beneficial strains at bay.
A healthy gut in an adult human has somewhere in the
region of 2 kg of these bacteria in the gut.

5. They play a vital role in the body – without them
we would not survive.
Sterilise your gut and you die, have good levels
of probiotic bacteria and you thrive!

6. Hippocrates
The Father of Modern Medicine
“All disease begins in the gut”

7. What Role Do They Play?
Beneficial bacteria take part in our digestion and
absorption of food
They produce a number of enzymes to break down
proteins, carbohydrates, fibre and fats
They produce various substances to transport
vitamins, minerals and other nutrients through the
gut wall

8. What Role Do They Play?
They can actively synthesize nutrients such as
K2, many of the B vitamins and some amino
acids
They help chelate heavy metals from our
system.
Help control parasites

9. What Role Do They Play
They play a crucial role in our immune system,
keeping the body’s immunity active.
Around 83% of our immunity is located in the
gut wall.
Beneficial flora imbalance will have an
immediate impact on immune system.

10. How it Starts
We inherit our gut flora from our mother at birth.
As the baby comes through the birth canal it
swallows its first mouthfuls of bacteria, which begin
to inhabit baby’s sterile gut.
Breast feeding continues the process.
It takes about 2 years for a baby’s immune system
to fully develop

11. Dysbiosis
When gut flora is damaged or in imbalance it is
called dysbiosis.
Opportunistic gut microbes including yeast, harmful
bacteria, viruses and parasites
start to take hold.
They can be very difficult to
eradicate once they have moved
in.

12. When Good Guts Turn Bad…….

13. What Can Damage Gut Flora
Antibiotics Steroids, The Pill
Other drugs Stress
Poor diet Infections
Bottle feeding Old Age
Pollution Radiation
Alcohol Toxic chemicals
Dental work

14. When gut flora is damaged…
• Microbes ie. ‘bad’ bacteria, multiply.
• They can perforate and damage the thin layer
of epithelial cells lining the gut, which then
allows unwanted microbes and toxins to inter
into our bloodstream.
• This is termed ‘leaky gut’ syndrome.

15. Leaky gut
• Causes include:
– poorly digested foods alcohol
– antibiotics or infection painkillers
– heavy metal toxicity smoking
– birth control pills antacids
– chlorinated water food additives
– high homocysteine levels parasites, yeasts food
allergies
• Underactive & constipated bowel will also cause
problems

16. Leaky gut
Consequences
Body has to use whatever routes it can to eliminate toxins.
They initially get taken to liver.
The increased flow leads to blocked detox pathways
All liver functions suffer
Toxins bypass the filtering and go into blood stream.
Get taken:
To lungs -asthma, and other chronic lung conditions
To skin – eczema, rashes and other skin problems
Urine – cystitis, thrush, bedwetting
Through mucous membranes – sinusitis, post nasal drip, rhinitis,
gingivitis, vaginitis, diarrhea/constipation

17. all this – and more – from damaged gut flora
These guys are important!

18. Bowel Bacteria & Health
IBS
A variety of studies have found evidence
of the benefit of using probiotics in the
management of irritable bowel syndrome.

19. Bowel Bacteria & Health
Cholesterol
Some strains of bowel bacteria, including
L. Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria seem to have a
direct action on lowering cholesterol levels.

20. Bowel Bacteria & Health
Colon Cancer
Bowel bacteria have also been linked to
colon cancer.
Many enzyme pathways are influenced eg.
Bifido longum inhibits B-glucuronidase, elevated
levels of which are associated with increased
colon cancer

21. Bowel Bacteria & Health
Autism
People with autistic spectrum disorders
have been shown to have imbalances in gut
bacteria. Research in this field suggests
improving bowel flora levels is an important part
of managing this disorder.

22. Bowel Bacteria & Health
Autism
People with autistic spectrum disorders
have been shown to have imbalances in gut
bacteria. Research in this field suggests
improving bowel flora levels is an important part
of managing this disorder.

23. Bowel Bacteria & Health
Therapeutically
A probiotic is used within a wide range of
therapeutic regimes by practitioners

24. How to Maintain Probiotic Health
Avoid things which damage gut flora
Eat prebiotic foods
Raw chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic and leek,
asparagus, banana, raw and cooked onion.

25. How to Maintain Probiotic Health
Eat probiotic (fermented) foods
Live yoghurt, Miso, tempeh, sauerkraut, natto
Supplement with a good probiotic

26. Introducing Probiotic 11!
 A high potency, broad spectrum probiotic.
 11 different strains of friendly bacteria.
 Contains almost 12 billion bacteria per serving.
 Enteric coated to disperse in the intestines.
 In a prebiotic blend to spread and nourish.

27. The Bacteria in Probiotic 11
7 strains of Lactobacillus:
• Lactobacillus acidophilus (acid loving milk
bacteria).
Grown on milk but doesn’t contain it, and helps
break down lactose.
Supports immune system by stimulating production
of regulation T cells
Inhibits patogenic growth in urinary tract
infections by adhering to uro-epithelial cells

28. The Bacteria in Probiotic 11
• L rhamnosus
- may help reduce the incidence of developing
childhood allergies and tooth decay in children
- Increases cell mediated immunity in Chron’s
disease
• L brevis
• L bulgaricus
• L plantarum
• L casei
• L salvarius

29. The Bacteria in Probiotic 11
3 strains of Bifidobacterium:
• Bifidobacterium longum
– creates B vitamins.
• B.bifidum
– significantly improves pain and bowel habits in irritable bowel
syndrome
– Prevents diarrhea that occurs with post-antibiotic overgrowths of C
difficile and Candida albicans
• B.infantis
– Helped improve abdominal pain and discomfort in IBS
– see table on Wikipedia for more information.

30. The Bacteria in Probiotic 11
Streptococcus thermophilus
Used to start fermentation process of
making yoghurt.
Also some interesting research conducted on this – see
Wikipedia for more info.

31. The Bacteria in Probiotic 11
FOS (Fructo Oligo Saccharides )
Prebiotic - food for healthy bacteria
Help to nourish and spread the bacteria
throughout the gut.

32. When to Use Probiotic 11
• Following a course of antibiotics, or a cleanse.
• Before and after hospital treatment
• During preconception & pregnancy
• With confirmed dairy intolerance
• During treatment for candidiasis

33. When to Use Probiotic 11
• During and after a stomach upset
• With those prone to low mood / behavioural
disturbance
• With someone who has regular
colonic irrigation
• Combined with Caprylic Acid for a
week before going on holiday, until
returning home.

34. How to Use Probiotic 11
Take 1-2 capsules daily
with a meal
Each pot last 6 weeks
- 2 months.

35. What Makes Probiotic 11 Special?
 One of the most potent probiotics available on
the market
 Also unusual to get so many strains in
one supplement – would appeal to
many clinical therapists.
 Built in prebiotic
 Enteric coated

36. The End