If you have been reading books, blogs or social media about probiotics, you have probably seen very specific strain codes being recommended for sleep, mood, immunity, weight loss and many other things. It is easy to get used to the idea that a “good” product must show a long list of strain numbers. So when you look at our starter cultures and do not see those codes, it can feel as if something is missing. In reality, there are clear reasons why we do not list strain number

Inulin is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in plants such as chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, dandelion, and agave. It belongs to a group of soluble dietary fibres known as fructans — long or short chains of fructose molecules that the human body cannot digest (Roberfroid, 2007). Instead of being absorbed in the small intestine, inulin travels to the colon, where it serves as food for beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus

The 6-Month Gut Rotation Program is built on that older logic. Instead of focusing on stacking as many strains as possible into one product, it delivers one carefully selected yogurt or kefir culture each month for six months. Each culture has its own fermentation character — its own rhythm, acidity pattern, texture, and microbial interaction. The purpose is not quantity alone, but a balance developed gradually.

A healthy gut barrier depends on cooperation between different groups of microbes. Lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria help stimulate mucus production and maintain a stable surface environment along the intestinal lining. When this mucus layer is strong, it reduces direct contact between bacteria and gut cells.

Lactic Acid Bacteria, Bifidobacteria, and Butyrate: Supporting Gut Lining and Intestinal Wall Health

The human microbiome is a vast and complex collection of microorganisms that live on and inside our bodies, playing a crucial role in digest

Many people have asked how to make yoghurt in the Instant Pot. (Scroll down for a video explainer.)