Question 1

To the manufacturer: can you give me safety info concerning what testing was done of the "Wild Harvested" ingredients?

Accepted Answer

All materials utilized in Terraflora, including those that are wild-harvested, are subject to Enviromedica’s rigorous quality control program, which includes testing for heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, identity testing, allergen screening, and other specific tests to establish quality control parameters depending on the ingredient; these can include assays for polysaccharides, polyphenols, fucoidan, and other biologically active compounds present. You can email us directly to request a certificate of analysis for Terraflora - please include a lot number if you wish it to be lot specific. Thank you for the excellent question. Justin E. - Enviromedica

Question 2

Why CPU is so low?

Accepted Answer

You may be familiar with some of the astronomical CFU counts advertised by "traditional" probiotics that use lactobacillus or bifidobacterium based organisms. These organisms are inherently fragile, which is why you see such high numbers included, in hopes that a small percentage of them will actually reach the gut. The reality is that the vast majority of them are killed off by the acidic nature of digestion, and CFU counts have essentially become a marketing tool for many products.

Selected for their unique characteristics, the Bacillus strains utilized in our formulation are gram-positive bacteria that can exist in two forms.  Under favorable conditions, the bacteria grow in a vegetative form, but when starved of nutrients they differentiate into a dormant life form known as an endospore. These endospores come alive when introduced to an ideal environment, such as the human gut. The commensal strains in Terraflora are resistant to stressors such as light, heat, and time, and remain viable while in transit, on the shelf and through the harsh acidic environment of the stomach.  This means that they deliver active, therapeutic levels when they reach the lower GI tract.

Terraflora is a potent, powerful probiotic that requires a multiple week period of adjustment for most people. That is why we recommend a slow introduction protocol of one capsule every other day for the first week, one daily for the second week, and then up to two daily by week three, if necessary.  At higher doses/CFU’s, it’s likely that Terraflora’s unique strains would be too strong for many individuals and would require an even longer introduction period. I would encourage you to focus on results like increased regularity and decreased digestive issues such as loose stools, gas, bloating, or constipation, rather than getting too caught up on CFU counts when dealing with soil-based organisms. Bigger is not always better, and that holds true for our product.

Question 3

What is the difference between a synbiotic and a probiotic?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast intended to help improve already existing communities of microorganisms, primarily in the gut. Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that feed and assist these beneficial microorganisms.
Synbiotics are supplements that contain both prebiotic and probiotic components. Not only does this ensures that the bacterial strains will have the nutrients necessary to reach the lower GI tract intact, but will provide additional resources to selectively feed current gut flora populations.

Question 4

How are your probiotic strains grown?

Accepted Answer

All probiotic strains in Terraflora are naturally fermented on a proprietary plant-based, non-GMO liquid media, free of all allergens as defined by the FDA. Following fermentation, the active cultures are freeze-dried into a powder form for inclusion in Terraflora.

Terraflora Daily Care synbiotic of probiotics and prebiotics for Women and Men 60 ct, Soil Based, Shelf Stable, allergen Friendly Spore Based Supplement Capsules Promote Gut Health by Enviromedica

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