By Dr. Mercola
What Are Spore-Based Probiotics?Spore-based probiotics, or sporebiotics, are part of a group of derivatives of the microbe called bacillus. This genus has hundreds of subspecies, the most important of which is bacillus subtilis. Essentially, spore-based probiotics consist of the cell wall of bacillus spores. The first product of this kind came out in Germany in 1935 and was created by Gunther Enderlein, a German microbiologist.
Spore-Based Probiotics Are a Primary Tool to Boost Immune ToleranceThere are at least 2,500 species of microbes living in your gut and most, if not all of them, serve your body in a symbiotic way. They either produce something you need, metabolize toxic products so they can be safely eliminated, or help reset or balance your immune system and immune tolerance, which goes deeper than fighting inflammation. As noted by Klinghardt:
Sporebiotics Are Ideal if You're on AntibioticsAs mentioned, these spore-based probiotics do not contain any live bacillus strains, only its spores - the protective shell around the DNA and the working mechanism of that DNA. As a consequence of this, they are unaffected by antibiotics. Many are overexposed to antibiotics, if not through medicine then through our food (as 80 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used in food production).
The Importance of Healthy BiofilmIf you take your probiotics after a meal, your stomach's pH will be slightly elevated, allowing some to survive, but you're still unlikely to get even 25 percent of the stated units of the product.
How Bacillus Spores Help Improve Immune FunctionOnce established in your gut, the spores help serve a number of important functions. One is to improve your intestinal barrier function. The mucosal barrier in your gut is what decides which nutrients are absorbed and which are to be excreted. The intestinal barrier is also a major player in your immune function. So, to absorb the nutrients from your food, first the food must be properly broken down by the digestive process; then your immune system helps decide which components are allowed in and which are not.
How Microbes Communicate With Your Immune SystemThe bacillus very effectively modulates cytokines - anti-inflammatory cytokines are up-regulated while inflammatory cytokines are down-regulated, thereby restoring balance between the two. This is important, as most of us are under daily assault from electromagnetic fields (EMFs), glyphosate- and atrazine-contaminated food, airborne aluminum and other highly inflammatory environmental factors. Spore-based probiotics works on all levels as an antidote to those assaults.
Some are also in the lowest frequency spectrum. So, microbes recognize each other and communicate with our immune system via electromagnetic signals. Chemical signals are actually secondary.
Cellphones and Microwave Radiation Damages Your MicrobiomeImportantly, exposure to chronic and excessive levels of microwave radiation such as that from your cellphone, Wi-Fi, computers, tablets, wireless mice and more, will interfere with this communication. This is yet another way by which this kind of non-ionizing radiation can impact your health. (For a whole other mechanism of harm, please see my interview with Martin Pall, Ph.D.) As noted by Klinghardt, your microbiome is "hugely [and] directly damaged by the electromagnetic waves we're exposing them to."
I felt it was so important that I had one done for my home and even though I had most of my RF exposure resolved, they were able to identify an ELF exposure from my uninterruptible power supply for my computer that needed to be moved to keep me safe. Bacillus Spores Increase Production of Other Beneficial Microbes as WellKlinghardt has found that sporebiotics will, over time, completely heal intestinal mucosal barrier dysfunction and related problems. In many cases, it can take four to six months for full resolution, but as noted by Klinghardt, "We've never had a product that could do that." Research has also shown that these spores massively increase reproduction of acidophilus, bifidus and other microbes in your gut via the electromagnetic messages they send out.
Clinical ObservationsSome of the hardest to treat patients are autistic children, in most of whom the Th2 part of the immune system has built up, through excessive stimulation with vaccines for example, at the cost of the Th1 system. For clarification, two separate parts of your immune system fight disease in your body. One is the innate immune system, which is always at the ready to attack invaders, and the other is the adaptive immune system.
Lyme Disease Is a Hidden Culprit in Many DiseasesLyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat, and because the symptoms vary so widely from one person to the next, most don't even know they're infected. Klinghardt and Marco Ruggiero have now developed a way of testing phalanges to improve Lyme diagnosis. Amazingly, of the first 150 patients tested at his office, only two were clear of Lyme.
Sporebiotics May Help Those Who Have ElectrosensitivitiesAnother category of patients that can benefit from sporebiotics are those struggling with electrosensitivities. A conservative estimate is that 3 percent of people, and maybe as much as 10 to 15 percent, are hypersensitive to EMFs. That said, it's worth noting that several studies indicate that anyone exposed to cellphone radiation is damaged on a cellular level, whether you actually feel it or not.
More InformationFor contact information to Klinghardt's clinic, information on different treatment protocols, such as detox support and his treatment protocol for Lyme disease and more, as well as upcoming events where you can meet Klinghardt in person, please see KlinghardtAcademy.com. I will also be speaking with Klinghardt in New Jersey next year, May 4 through 6, 2018, although that event is not yet posted as of this writing, so be sure to check back for details. While you certainly need to address your diet and other lifestyle factors, especially EMF exposures, sporebiotics can be a very helpful adjunct.
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