There are trillions of bacteria living throughout the digestive tract—some good, some bad. A proper balance of these organisms is essential for...

Yes it’s true! Your gut affects your mental health! Current thinking in the study of mental health problems includes strong speculation that...

For the first time in the world, researchers have demonstrated that probiotics can be used to affect the human skeleton. Osteoporosis predominantly...

The importance of gut health, and specifically healthy gut bacteria, has really taken centre stage in terms of it’s wide ranging effects on overall...

Did you know that inflammation is a major cause of disease today? Inflammation of the arteries causes heart disease. Inflammation in the joints causes...

Fermentation is a process that’s been around for centuries. Fermentation is the process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance....

A quick look at the range of probiotic products available immediately reveals two segments: liquid (fermented drinks) and dry (capsules, tablets and...

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms. This intestinal ecosystem is known as the microbiome. The microorganisms that live in your gut...

From time to time there are news reports about particularly virulent food poisoning outbreaks that affect a large number of people. There has been a...

When it comes to supplements and vitamins, men’s health has been largely excluded from the discussion for a while now. While the ladies can enjoy a...

I know too many people who suffer from migraines. And, while I’ve learned that you need to be careful of certain triggers (caffeine, stress,...

How many times have you swished antibacterial mouth wash in your mouth, never thinking of how it might affect the friendly bacteria in your mouth?...

It’s that time of year when the sneezes are upon us. Allergies flare up & noses run wild as our immune systems seemingly go awry during the...

Fatigue and weariness are common these days due to the stresses brought about by our modern lifestyles. Most people seem to feel exhausted and drained...

Did you know your gut health may affect your mood and behavior? The belief that gut health is connected to mental well-being dates back more than a...

The gut is home to trillions of microbes that are interacting with other parts of your body. In recent years, scientists have been researching just...

Don’t’ wait until the last minute to prep everything you need for your spring gardening. Now is the time to get your gardens ready for the...

Each of us has a microbiota (an ecological community of microorganisms) as unique as our fingerprint that impacts our predisposition to different...

Hippocrates was once quoted as saying “all disease begins in the gut.” Time is proving Hippocrates to be a pretty smart guy, and science is even...

The microbiome is what we call the community of microorganisms living in your gut.  Hippocrates said, “all disease begins in the gut” and now...

Modern living has driven the desire for convenience. This has given rise to all sorts of products that could not exist without packaging. But once...

It is no secret that we have a huge problem on our hands…water is running out in the Western Cape and Day Zero is all but inevitable. Both the...

Irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). The signs and symptoms of irritable bowl syndrome can...

A probiotic every day keeps listeria away! The World Health Organisation has said South Africa’s Listeria outbreak is believed to be the...

It’s back to school time, which means keeping your children’s immune system strong is more important than ever. You want them to stay healthy all...

So you’ve had an amazing holiday and like most of us, you’ve probably over indulged, feeling bloated, lacking energy and in desperate need of a...

Efficient Microbes to Launch New Product Range – Introducing Rawbiotics After 9 months of planning and hard work we are extremely excited about...

We take a look at the powerful connection between gut microbes and the brain and how our tiny gutsy friends (good bacteria/ microbes found in the gut)...

You might not be aware just how important your gut and bowel condition is to cancer prevention. Did you know, your good gut flora will help you...

October is Non-GMO Month. Most of you might be aware of the dangers of GMO’s. Non-GMO month is about everyone having the right to know what is in...

In April this year Efficient Microbes moved its premises to a new factory. One of the reasons for the move was to expand our factory – our...

The following article about Efficient Microbes, was published in the Sunday Tribune this last weekend. Liz Clarke spoke to our Executive Director,...

Did you know there are 10 times more microbes (microorganisms) than cells in our body? The human body is host to around 100 trillion microbes. So we...

It is a fact that the role and importance of bacteria in human health has been grossly underestimated and generally misunderstood by members of the...

Probiotics have become one of the hottest trends for health, and for good reason. The right kinds can help nourish your gut bacteria for your physical...

Soil is not simply dirt under your feet and it may not be as visually striking as a green forest or appear as vital as fresh water, but plain-looking...

This week’s newsletter is focused around women’s health and probiotics. When it comes to ensuring women’s health, there’s nothing...

Since the beginnings of life on Earth, bacteria have been a vital part of the life cycle of every living organism on the planet. Bacteria are involved...

The bacteria in your gut outnumber the cells in your body by a factor of ten to one. This gut flora has incredible power over the immune system,...

  Last year we shared with you all the valuable knowledge we gained from reading the book, Brain Maker by Dr David Perlmutter. This year we have...

There are trillions of bacteria living throughout the digestive tract—some good, some bad. A proper balance of these organisms is essential for...

Soil is key to earth’s sustainable future. It may not be as visually striking as a green forest or appear as vital as fresh water, but...

Probiotics have become the new it word and has been labelled as the “superhero” of the gut bacteria underworld. Probiotics have a lot going for...

Is your digestive system healthy? Constipation is uncomfortable and can make life frustrating. When you’re feeling weighed down and bloated, you are...

We present you with an article outlining how probiotics just might reduce the risk of serious life-long issues like autism and ADHD. The following was...

Hippocrates was once quoted for saying “all disease begins in the gut.” Time is proving Hippocrates to be a pretty smart guy, and science is even...

Modern day agriculture has seen many new techniques being implemented in order to enhance soil fertility and eradication of various problems. One such...

The word probiotic literally means ‘for life’ and describes the concept that a probiotic encourages the formation of a living colony of specific...

If one were to take an objective look at the state of our environment, our foods, our health and all of nature, for that matter, there would be very...

There is a world that lies beyond the limits of our normal senses and yet has an affect on every aspect of our daily lives. A world that has the power...

Horses’ diets today are seldom the same as they would be in a 100% natural environment. When stabled, a horse can be given a diet that is too rich...

We are all looking for natural organic solutions to improve ourselves and our environment.  A healthy environment promotes a healthy life for all. In...

The New Year always brings new goals, new fitness regimes, better diets and a commitment to our health. Even if you are not making big New Year...

As we are now entering the final weeks of 2016, we are asking all our customers to please determine what stock they require to carry them through to...

Today I would like to share with you an article I came across about children being exposed to microbes and how they develop their immunity. Many...

This week we focus on the importance of beneficial bacteria and we share with you some interesting facts you probably did not know. A human body is...

This month we present you with an article showing the potential of Probiotics in Livestock and how farmers are transitioning to these live beneficial...

Today we share with you the final extract taken from Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your brain – For Life, by Dr...

This week we look at how probiotics (microbes/ beneficial bacteria) could drought-proof plants and naturally provide nutrients to them to withstand...

Taken from the international best seller, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your brain – For Life, Dr David Perlmutter...

In this week’s newsletter we share with you another extract from Dr David Perlmutter’s book, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to...

The following is an extract taken from Dr David Perlmutter’s latest book, Brain Maker. We really felt this information was crucial to share with...

The following is taken from Dr David Perlmutter’s book, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain – for Life....

Taken from the international best seller, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your brain – For Life, Dr David Perlmutter...

This week we are focusing our newsletter on sustainable farming and the impact agriculture is having on our planet. This information is taken from a...

Constipation is uncomfortable and can make life frustrating. When you’re feeling weighed down and bloated, you are looking for fast relief....

When bacteria are taken to improve health, they are considered “probiotics.” Probiotics are officially defined as “live microorganisms that...

The re-use of greywater (from your laundry, bath and kitchen sink) for garden purposes is a worthwhile consideration. As the amount of water available...

Irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). The signs and symptoms of irritable bowl syndrome can...

We are all looking for natural organic solutions to improve our environment. Efficient Microbes Technology is widely used in over 100 countries to...

An article taken from Newsmax.com regarding the link between your system’s ability to fight disease and the bacteria living in your gut. Where...

When bacteria are taken to improve health, they are considered “probiotics.” Probiotics are officially defined as beneficial bacteria or...

The health of your pet is directly influenced by the balance of bacteria in its body. The intake of beneficial (probiotic) bacteria by your pet as a...

Getting older has pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you get more time to relax and enjoy life. On the minus side lie many health challenges. Have...

Today I want to share the story of a woman, Lee Holmes, who has created a world of healthy recipes and is helping save people one recipe at a time....

I would like to share with you this article written by Liz Szabo from USA TODAY, one of the biggest papers in America on how our microbes are under...

TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING DURING WINTER MONTHS As winter has graced us with her presence, here are ten tips for keeping the colds away and ensuring a...

I received a very interesting article today that I would like to share with you all as it truly explains the power of these living organisms...

How are Efficient Microbes products different to similar products on the market like probiotics? Efficient Microbes products are complex microbial...

We would like to share some valuable data from our Technical Director, Grant Morgan, explaining the reason why we don’t sell our Mother Culture...

If one were to take an objective look at the state of our environment, our foods, our health and all of nature, for that matter, there would be very...

Reaching our full physical potential is all about creating a healthy and balanced inner ecosystem, and that begins with our gut environment. The human...