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Your Flora Sensitive is a traditional fermentation of organic sprouted soybeans blended with organic peppermint and lemon balm, providing a natural balance of 120+ species of beneficial microbes within a complete living food. Research shows that creating a nourishing ecosystem, alongside the factors including key digestive nutrients and enzymes, is the best way to build a healthy gut environment.

Modulates the gut flora and promotes biodiversity

10 billion CFUs per serving

Suitable for sensitive stomachs or indigestion

Take after meals as a traditional herbal digestive

Fermented Soy

Each serving of Your Flora contains 10 million beneficial species of bacteria, including friendly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Research suggests that fermented soy is one of the best foods for nurturing a healthy and diverse gut microbiome, thanks to its unique balance of peptides, polyphenols and signalling compounds. We use a special extended kefir-kombucha fermentation to develop the valuable, active compounds and deepen their therapeutic effects. For extra benefits, we also source the very best organic non-GMO soybeans and sprout them for four days prior to fermentation.

Active Compounds

Rich in structural proteins to build healthy tissue including L-glutamine, L-proline and L-glycine.

Contains short chain fatty acids like L-butyrate, and L-propionate that help to support the gut environment, reinforce the digestive lining and reduce inflammation.

Fermented soy also contains vitamins, peptides, minerals, flavonoids, phenolic acids and saponins which protect against oxidative damage.

It also provides neurotransmitters, a rich and diverse array of microbes, enzymes and communicating compounds which are key for digestive, immune and overall health.

Meet the herb

Lemon balm is a herbaceous plant indigenous to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, and now widely naturalised all over the world. Enjoyed in teas and desserts thanks to its aromatic qualities, it has also been used in traditional medicines for thousands of years, and was even called the ‘elixir of life’ by Swiss physician Paracelsus. Although it is a member of the mint family, it has a unique citrus scent.

Peppermint is a perennial herb and believed to have originated in Europe, likely in the 17th century, and now cultivated worldwide. It is a natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint and valued for its essential oil, which contains the primary active compound menthol that has numerous applications due to its characteristic cooling, minty flavour and aroma.

History

Lemon balm’s genus name comes from the Greek word ‘melissa’, meaning honeybee, and also the name of a Cretan princess who first discovered how to obtain honey. It is believed to have been cultivated as far back as 2000 years ago and during the Middle Ages, lemon balm was grown in monastery gardens and used for various medicinal purposes by herbalists and apothecaries.

Peppermint has a long and esteemed botanical and medicinal history dating back to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilisations. In traditional medicines, peppermint has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, headaches, and muscle pain.

Benefits

Peppermint is famed for its digestive properties: it is an antispasmodic and traditionally used to relieve the discomfort of cramping, pain, and bloating often associated with IBS-type conditions. It may be helpful in relieving the tightness associated with headaches, migraines, and menstrual cramping. Peppermint has significant antimicrobial and antiviral activities, strong antioxidant, and some antiallergenic potential. Animal model studies demonstrate a relaxation effect on gastrointestinal (GI) tissue, as well as pain-relieving and anesthetic effects on the nervous system.

Lemon balm has carminative and antispasmodic properties like its peppermint cousin, making it ideal for sensitive digestion, gastrointestinal discomfort, sleep, anxiety, and digestive issues. It possesses antioxidant and antiviral compounds and may be used to alleviate symptoms of cold sores and herpes outbreaks. Lemon balm also has a unique quality in its ability to nurture a healthy gut-brain link, enhancing cognitive function and memory, and even depression.

Key actives

Lemon balm contains a special phenolic compound called rosmarinic acid, which has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Animal studies suggest compounds in lemon balm may modulate GABA, an excitatory neurotransmitter, helping to promote mental calm and wellbeing.

Lemon balm contains terpenes such as oleanolic and ursolic acids as well as flavonoid compounds with antioxidant properties that may help prevent cell damage and promote overall health.

Peppermint contains phenolic constituents in the leaves, including rosmarinic acid and several flavonoids, primarily eriocitrin, luteolin and hesperidin.

Contraindications

There are some groups where caution is required: children and those nursing, pregnant (or considering pregnancy), and on medication or under medical supervision should consult their healthcare practitioner before using our supplements. Specific known contraindications (this list is not exhaustive):

Peppermint is not suitable for certain gastrointestinal disorders such as hiatus hernia, heartburn, diarrhoea, and digestive ulcers. People with liver disease and gallstones should avoid taking any kind of mint. It should not be used in combination with cyclosporine, antibiotics, antifungals, seizure medication, high blood pressure, medication to decrease stomach acid and drugs metabolised by cyp450 enzymes.

Lemon balm may potentially interact with medications used to treat epilepsy. Because it may stimulate gastric acid secretion it may not be suitable if gastritis or ulcers are present. It should not be used in combination with sedatives, thyroid medication and HIV medications.

Fermented soy should not be used in combination with oestrogens, tamoxifen, warfarin, diabetic medication and blood pressure medication.