Candida is a type of yeast that naturally lives in the body, including the digestive tract. The goal isn’t to eliminate Candida completely, but to maintain a healthy microbial balance so that yeast doesn’t become overly abundant. 

When that balance is disrupted, people may experience digestive changes such as bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, or increased food sensitivities. Because these symptoms can have many causes, they shouldn’t be used to diagnose Candida overgrowth on their own.

Your digestive tract is home to a community of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms that Body Ecology calls the inner ecosystem. 

Beneficial bacteria are an important part of this environment and help maintain microbial balance. Supporting the inner ecosystem with a varied, nutrient-dense diet, cultured foods, and beneficial bacteria can help create an environment that supports healthy yeast balance.

Minerals are involved in many of the body’s normal processes, including enzyme activity, hydration, electrolyte balance, and cellular function. 

They also act as cofactors for enzymes involved in the body’s natural detoxification pathways. 

Because of this, maintaining adequate mineral intake is an important part of supporting the systems the body already uses to process and eliminate unwanted substances.

Different probiotic strains do different things, so the best formula depends on your age, goals, and what kind of support you’re looking for.*

Bifidus Power Blend is best for: Healthy aging, preconception + rebuilding your gut

Bifidobacteria are especially important early in life and naturally decline as we age. This concentrated Bifidus formula is a great choice for older adults, anyone looking to replenish these important bacteria, and women preparing their gut microbiome before conception.*

GI Distress Relief is best for: Bloating, gas + digestive discomfort

Choose this if your main reason for taking a probiotic is that your gut simply doesn't feel good. It’s specifically formulated for people dealing with occasional bloating, gas, irregularity, or digestive distress.*

Histamine Reducing Probiotic is best for: Histamine-sensitive people

If fermented foods or traditional probiotics don't always agree with you, start here. This formula was specifically designed with histamine sensitivity in mind.*

Dong Quai Probiotic Liquid is best for: Women looking for probiotic + hormonal support

A fermented probiotic liquid made with Dong Quai for women who want to support their gut while also supporting healthy hormonal balance and circulation.* The current strains page already positions this formula around female hormonal health.

CocoBiotic is best for: People who want a food-based daily probiotic

A naturally fermented coconut-water probiotic that's easy to add to meals, smoothies, or your daily routine. Choose this if you prefer getting beneficial bacteria from a fermented whole-food source rather than another capsule.*

InnergyBiotic is best for: Daily digestion + fermented vegetable support

A fermented probiotic liquid made from vegetables, herbs, and sea vegetables. Choose this if you want an easy, food-based way to add beneficial bacteria and fermentation byproducts to your daily gut-health routine.*

Biofilms are protective communities that microorganisms can create by surrounding themselves with a matrix made from substances such as proteins and carbohydrates. 

Biofilms are a normal part of microbial life, but they can also make certain microorganisms more difficult to manage. 

This is why some gut-support protocols include enzymes and other ingredients intended to support the breakdown of components found within biofilms while also supporting a healthy microbial balance.

The liver is one of the body’s primary detoxification organs. It continuously processes substances from the bloodstream and transforms many compounds into forms that can be more easily eliminated from the body. 

Rather than thinking of “detox” as something that happens only during a cleanse, it’s more accurate to think of detoxification as an ongoing process your liver performs every day. 

Supporting normal liver function with adequate nutrition is therefore an important part of supporting the body’s natural detoxification pathways.

Bacteriophages, or simply “phages,” are naturally occurring microorganisms that interact with specific bacteria. Unlike broad approaches that can affect many types of bacteria at once, phages are highly targeted.

 In gut health supplements such as EcoPhage, bacteriophages are used to help support a balanced gut microbiome while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive. This makes them a complementary approach to probiotics for supporting a healthy inner ecosystem.*

Black cumin seed oil, derived from Nigella sativa, has a long history of traditional use and contains an active compound called thymoquinone. 

Research has explored Nigella sativa and its compounds for their antimicrobial and antifungal activity, including activity against Candida species. 

For this reason, black cumin seed oil is sometimes used as part of a broader approach to supporting healthy yeast balance and the gut’s microbial environment.*