These are the Covid days and Immunity is the watchword

Here’s why probiotics are the right answer for your immunity

Human beings have co-evolved with bacteria and we mutually depend on each other.

Do you know that bacteria can make us healthy and keep us healthy, a paradigm shift from the popular belief that bacteria will cause disease? They are now recognised as our silent partners for good health and optimize our immune system to fight diseases and bad germs.

Bacteria have coevolved with us and have been serving us since the time we came in existence. Against the ten trillion human cells that we have, there are 100 trillion bacteria in and on us. In this sense, we are only 10% human and 90% bacteria.

Even more important is the fact, that we have 23,000 genes and as against this, the bacteria in and on us have 3.5 million genes. In this limited sense, we are only 1% human and 99% bacteria.

And each body site has its own microbial community and they play a definitive role in health and disease, throughout life.

We house good bacteria and feed them. In turn, these bacteria are not passive riders.

• They keep us alive.
• They cover us an invisible body armor.
• They help in digestion.
• They produce vitamins.
• They educate our immune system.
• They keep the pathogens (bad microbes) out.

These are called the mutualistic bacteria since we mutually depend on each other.

What makes the Corona Virus and the current pandemic, a dreaded one.

The current pandemic is unique, not just because it is caused by a new virus that puts everyone at risk but because its influence on a person is becoming more unpredictable. In a few cases, it is strong enough to kill while in others it is relatively mild. On top of it there are asymptomatic carriers who can transfer the disease to others. Above all, the symptoms appear anytime till 14 days after one gets infected. This has everyone worried considering there is no solution is in sight to stop the virus onslaught and bring the pandemic to an end.

During a Covid-19 infection, the killer is not merely the virus, but it is the response of your Immune system to the Virus.

Research has confirmed that the killer is not merely the virus, but it is about how your immune system responds to the Virus.

This is what has brought immunity to the forefront and everyone is in search of a panacea to boost immunity. The options seem to range from exercise to rest, diet to nourishment and stress management and alternate medicine. It is our immune system that keeps us healthy throughout our lives, as we drift through a sea of pathogens.

This good bacteria in our body also educates the immune system to remain alert, identify the invading pathogens and neutralize them from time to time.

And where is the classroom for this Immune Education ?

Though the immune system is widely spread in our body, it is predominantly located in our intestine and particularly the large intestine (otherwise known as the GUT)

At the same time, 90% of the bacteria you have inherited also reside in the intestine.

Therefore, gut is the active classroom 24/7, where the Microbes coach and guide the immune system all the time.

What does this all imply?

It is imperative that your bacterial colony in the gut should be of superior quality containing lot of good and capable species to benefit the immune system.

In many instances, people have G I disturbances and poor immunity with increased susceptibility to infections, the root cause being a gut with disturbed microflora. This condition is called Dysbiosis, a condition when the pathogens increase in number challenging the good microbes in our body. This happens generally in old age, and following illnesses, consuming medication, particularly antibiotics.

Under the lurking threat of Covid, one cannot afford to have such a distorted bacterial composition, and consequently an indifferent immune system.

It is very important to restore and maintain an excellent bacterial colony and in turn keep the immune system alert and active any time, ready to defend against the invading virus.

How do you achieve this?

PROBIOTICS IS THE ANSWER. Probiotics are live microorganisms that mimics the good bacteria that we have in our system. Probiotics, they colonize, proliferate, and provide health benefits at different sites of the body. A well-researched, clinically proven and documented Probiotic formulation like Lactogut can achieve this.

Lactogut, the multi-strain probiotic with its immune modulating properties, specially designed to restore the bacterial quality can restore the normal intestinal bacterial flora, a condition called Eubiosis. Consequently, Lactogut will also help to hasten recovery during an infection.

Therefore, probiotics as biotherapeutics is gaining popularity. Maintaining health and treating diseases with probiotics is a highly specialized and evolving field.

Can you prevent the entry of the Virus?

This is the first thing one should do. There are many guidelines for this, ranging from using a mask to social distancing and general hygiene.

It is also important to note that Mouth, Nose and Throat are usually the points and route of entry of pathogens like Covid virus. Normally, all of us have a large population of bacterial species in the oral cavity, namely the Ear, Nose and Throat. A good microbial population at this port of entry will be a natural first line of defense against the virus. However, the oral cavity is under constant challenge with the onslaught of pathogens through inhalation and ingestion.

Therefore, there is need for a good probiotic specifically for the oral cavity, to restore the oral health.

Enkor-D is specifically formulated for this purpose. Selectively chosen strains in Enkor-D can effectively colonize, populate, and provide the First Line of Defense, where most needed, at the port of entry of the virus, the mouth, which we call as the oral cavity.

Probiotics are Safe.

It is important for us to know that probiotics are in use for a long time around the world and have been found to be safe for use across all age groups including children and women during pregnancy. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that these probiotic organisms operate locally in the GI Tract and they are not absorbed into the blood stream, unlike conventional drug.

More than 10000 studies have been done on the efficacy of probiotics in various disease conditions, around the world.

How long one should take Enkor D and Lactogut?

To ensure good oral immunity you should take one sachet of Enkor -D twice a day, after breakfast and dinner, for 5 days followed by one sachet at bedtime daily for 10 days is what is generally recommended to keep the virus at bay. Apart from this, whenever you encounter sore throat, cold or cough situation you may take Enkor-D, twice a day for a week.

Enkor D is available as sachet containing the ready to melt granules. You will have to sprinkle the contents on the tongue and close the mouth for 3minutes to enable the product to melt in the mouth and then swish around the mouth and swallow. It is advised not to take food or beverages for 30 minutes thereafter.

One capsule of Lactogut a day for 60 days will keep the immune system alert and active.

For children, Lactogut is available as Lactogut Kidz, in sachet dosage form. Lactogut and Lactogut Kidz is best taken 2 hrs after food.

Where are the Products available?

Enkor D, Lactogut and Lactogut Kidz are available at all leading chemists in major towns in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu. Also available in Delhi, Pune and select stock points in Mumbai

In addition, it is available online through Pharmeasy, Medplus,1mg, Flipkart and Amazon.

There are other measure being advocated to build immunity, how effective are they?

They do have a role to play. What is being recommended for this purpose is Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D apart from measures like exercise and general health.

Vitamin C and Vitamin D apart from being antioxidants, also help in improving the structure of the immune system.

However, the functional integrity of the immune system, can be maintained only by the good bacteria in the Intestine, and Lactogut restores and maintains this microbial composition. Thus, in turn, Lactogut enables the proper functioning of the immune system, so essential to defend against invaders, like the Corona Virus.

Beyond Immunity

While the focus of this communication is on probiotics in immunity, our products Lactogut and Enkor D have been found to be effective in various disease conditions.

Lactogut — IBS, IBD, Allergies, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Urticaria, Acne etc.

Lactogut Kidz — Infantile Colic, Diarrhea, Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria and Bowel Regulator.

Enkor D- Sore Throat, Dry Mouth, Bad Breath, Caries, Swelling and Bleeding gums (Gingivitis) and overall Oral health.