HSOs or homeostatic soil organisms, are good beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that optimize digestion and immune function.

• HSOs are now used by health care practitioners worldwide.
   
• HSOs originated from non-mutated colonies found in unpolluted soil and plants. Now they are cultivated in US laboratories using proprietary methods.
   
• HSOs optimize the digestive terrain and immune function as they move through the digestive tract and form colonies along the intestinal walls.
   
• HSOs multiply as they do so, and thus compete with harmful organisms i.e. pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungal forms for receptor sites. They crowd out these harmful organisms while establishing themselves throughout the digestive tract.
   
• HSOs soon establish themselves in the intestinal tract and slowly produce the correct environment for nutrient absorption. This leads to a balanced pH, a very important aspect of a healthy digestive tract.
   
• HSOs work from the inside of the intestines dislodging accumulated decay on the walls and flushing out the waste.
   
• HSOs break down hydrocarbons, a unique ability to split food into its most basic elements allowing almost total absorption through the digestive system. This increases overall nutrition and enhances cellular development.
   
• HSOs produce specific proteins that act as antigens, encouraging the immune system to produce huge pools of uncoded antibodies. This increased production of antibodies may significantly boost the body's ability to ward off diseases.
   
• HSOs are very aggressive against pathological molds, yeasts, fungi, bacteria, parasites and viruses.
   
• HSOs work in symbiosis with somatic (tissue or organ) cells to metabolize proteins and eliminate toxic waste.
   
• HSOs stimulate the body to produce natural alpha-interferon. Alpha interferon is a potent immune system enhancer and a powerful inhibitor of viruses.
   
• HSOs provide critical Lactoferrin supplementation. The microbes produce lactoferrin as a by-product of their metabolism. Lactoferrin is an iron binding protein essential for retrieving iron from foods.
   

Garden of Life Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Formula is an advanced HSO (homeostatic soil organism) formula that has the ability to colonize in the gastrointestinal tract.

This colonization inhibits the growth of offensive bacteria, parasites and viruses, activates B-lymphocyte production and has unique immune stimulating effects.

HSOs benficial bacteria protect your body from disease and aid in longevity.

HSOs are probiotic organisms that live in the soil.

They are hardy and are therefore not affected by the acids in your stomach. HSOs are derived from pristine soil that is free of chemicals, antibiotics and additives.

Garden of Life Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Formula is a unique, nutritional formula that is able to

• spread beneficially in the Gastro Intestinal tract,
• repair damage to its lining,
• get rid of harmful waste and so allow food and nutrients to be readily absorbed.
• It also stimulates the immune response and balances the hormonal system.

Its original, natural formula provides 70 micro-nutrients: vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and fatty acids essential to the body.

Garden of Life Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Formula is safe, effective and can be used by children and pets. It comes in easy to swallow caplets and powder, which I prefer for my Boxers, which I sprinkle on their food.

The HSO probiotics in Primal Defense have many benefits:

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

1. The probiotics restore vitality to the digestive system.
   HSOs are able to attach beneath the decomposing organic matter in the bowel, flush it out and bring back the correct bacterial balance thus lowering the pH of the colon.
    
2. They increase absorption of nutrients.
   HSO probiotics enable the villa of the small intestine to make contact with enzymes and break down food into basic elements to be absorbed.
    
3. They restore bacterial balance in the bowel.
   HSOs not only assist in rooting out candida albicans, other fungi and parasites but HSO probiotics take over their receptor sites so that they cannot re-establish.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

HSO probiotics produce important immune chemicals:

1. Alpha-interferon is a critical virus fighter that has over 50 immune regulating effects.
2. Lactoferrin allows for proper absorption of iron by the small intestine.
3. B-Lymphocytes are beneficial "nonspecific" antibodies of the immune system. By ingesting HSOs on a regular basis, a reservoir is created that your body can use to attack infections.
4. T Cells assist in killing off invading infections like molds, yeasts and bacteria.

HORMONAL SYSTEM

The probiotics stabilize blood sugar which affects sugar craving and mood swings.

CELL HEALTH

The probiotics re-balance cell chemistry by removing waste. The probiotics help in cell repair by speeding up the replication of DNA and RNA.

NUTRITION

HSO probiotics provide over 70 micro-nutrients in a form that cells can easily assimilate. HSO probiotics contain a wide array of enzymes, proteins, vitamins, minerals, pigments, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. HSO probiotics also contain generous amounts of Beta carotene, B12, GLA (gamma linoleic acid), and SOD (superoxide dismutase). 

Primal Defense Q&A

What are probiotics and why do I need them?

Probiotics are formulas designed to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms, also called good bacteria. Healthy human intestines contain billions of microorganisms—both good and bad. The good bacteria in the intestine are considered an integral part of your immune system. Probiotics provide good bacteria that synthesize the B-complex vitamins and crowd out yeast and parasites. Many people are unaware that daily exposure to our environment and even certain habits considered healthy—taking antibiotics, drinking chlorinated water, using antibacterial soap—often kill these good bacteria essential for health.


What are HSO blends and how do they work?

HSOs, or Homeostatic Soil Organism blends, are super probiotics available in Primal Defense supplement. Upon being swallowed, the HSO compunds activate and restore the gut's balance by attaching themselves to the intestinal wall. On the intestinal wall, they reproduce to form colonies where harmful bacteria and other pathological microorganisms live. Once established, the HSO compunds quickly begin crowding out pathogens and producing the proper environment for nutrient absorption, reinstating a balanced pH. Once established, HSOs improve your body's functions in a number of ways. In fact, according to early research and anecdotal evidence, HSOs have been found to:

~ Work from inside the intestines, dislodging accumulated decay from the walls and flushing out waste.
~ Break down hydrocarbons, which means they possess a unique ability to split food into its most basic elements, allowing almost total absorption through the digestive system. This increases overall nutrition and enhances cellular development.
~ Produce specific proteins that act as antigens, encouraging the immune system to manufacture huge pools of uncoded antibodies. This increased production of antibodies may significantly boost the body's ability to ward off disease.
~ Aggressively consume pathological yeasts, fungi, bacteria, parasites and viruses.
~ Work in symbiosis with somatic (tissue or organ) cells to metabolize proteins and eliminate toxic waste.
~ Stimulate the body to produce natural alpha-interferon, a potent immune system enhancer and powerful virus inhibitor.
~ Provide critical Lactoferrin supplementation as a by-product of their metabolism. Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein essential for retrieving iron from foods.


What symptoms can occur if I don't have enough probiotics?

A lack of beneficial bacteria often results in poor intestinal and immune system health, contributing to a wide range of symptoms and illnesses. The following symptoms may result from a lack of probiotics:

Gas, Bloating and Indigestion
Diarrhea and/or Constipation
Bad Breath and Body Odor
Candida Yeast Infections
Skin Problems such as Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis
Delayed Development in Children
Frequent Colds
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What is the difference between Primal Defense supplements and other probiotics?

Even if they manage to get through destructive stomach acids, most probiotic supplements have difficulty implanting in colons that are pH imbalanced or have too many harmful bacteria.

~ HSO blends are designed to implant in any colonic environment. The Microflora™ Delivery System ensures that the probiotics colonize throughout the digestive tract where they are most effective.
~ The probiotics contained in Primal Defense supplements are grown and incorporated into a living whole food substrate using the Poten-Zyme™ process, which allows them to thrive on their long journey through the GI tract.
~ Most probiotic companies grow bacteria, and then in a centrifuge, separate them from their substrate. We believe the substrate is as important as the probiotics themselves.
~ Many probiotics have included fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in their product. FOS is an indigestible sugar that may cause digestive disturbances in certain individuals. Primal Defense contains no FOS.
~ Since most probiotic supplements contain live cultures, they are temperature and age sensitive, therefore requiring refrigeration. If room temperature can begin to degrade these probiotics, imagine what the warm human body will do. Our HSOs remain dormant until activated in body fluids, and requires no refrigeration.
~ Many probiotic products measure their potency in colony-forming units (CFUs), whereas in Primal Defense, it's not the quantity of probiotics that counts; it's the quality. The hardy probiotic strains in Primal Defense are resistant to heat, cold, stomach acid, chlorine, fluorine, ascorbic acid and bile. The efficacy of a probiotic should be based upon its ability to thrive in the digestive tract, whatever the conditions.


If I'm healthy, how can I benefit from taking Primal Defense?

Total health begins in the gut, so an optimized digestive tract can offer any number of benefits, including more regular bowel movements, better sleep patterns, fewer colds and flu and more energy.


Where do Garden of Life's proprietary HSOs come from?

Years ago, our soil was teeming with beneficial microbes, which humans would consume through their food. Today, however, the use of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals has virtually eliminated the beneficial probiotic content in our planting soil. In order to gain the HSO benefits we once enjoyed, Garden of Life accesses an exclusive, proprietary process to cultivate naturally occurring colonies of HSOs in a laboratory, using Superfood substrates and pure, nutrient-dense soil.


What probiotic species does Primal Defense contain?

Primal Defense supplements are a natural whole food probiotic blend of HSOs utilizing our proprietary Poten-Zyme™ process and the Microflora Delivery System. The Superfood blend in each Primal Defense caplet is cultured using the following 12 probiotic species:


Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus brevis
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Lactobacillus salivarius
Bifidobacterium lactis
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Bacillus subtilis
Bifidobacterium breve
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus casei
Bifidobacterium longum

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