The Sugar Shift starter culture lets you make yogurt without the capsule – no cellulose, no preservatives of any kind. It’s alive with the goodness of the signature patented blend, Sugar Shift® creating the perfect team of bacteria to make your best fermented foods. Every jar makes 45 batches of yogurt (2L each). Refrigerate after opening.

• No cellulose or preservatives of any kind
• Specially formulated to boost sugar metabolism and overall digestive health.
• An easy way to incorporate the benefits of BiotiQuest® probiotics and fermented foods into your daily routine.
• Improve bowel regularity, increase energy and more!
• It’s alive with the goodness you’re looking for to help your body defend against invasive organisms and prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses by lowering your mucus production.

Why Sugar Shift Starter Culture:

The 7 probiotic strains:

Bacillus subtilis (DE111® by Deerland)

• Enhances immune function and pathogen control
• Helps regulate both diarrhea and constipation by maintaining gastrointestinal health.
• Increases muscle mass and reduces body fat.
• Helps balance the pH of the culture over the longer culturing to sustain the full community balance.

Bifidobacterium bifidum 

• Interacts with immune system by producing a variety of molecules that act as essential communicators with the immune cells in the mucosal lining of the gut.
• It also stimulates growth of other commensal bacteria that produce butyrate to support the gut lining.

Bifidobacterium longum

• Protects against pathogens, modulates the immune system, and provides essential nutrients through the digestion of resistant carbohydrates.
• It may also dampen the effects associated with periods of acute stress.
• It produces metabolites that are key to a healthy gut, reduces oxidative stress, and stimulates the sleep centers of the brain.

Lactobacillus reuteri (PCR07)

• Makes antimicrobial substances
• Converts glucose to mannitol
• May reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 
• Associated with increased production of oxytocin, the love hormone.
• Can help accelerate wound healing.

Lactobacillus plantarum (TBC LP-36™) 

• Breaks down acetaldehyde which can damage membranes and produces butyrate which protects the gut barrier.
• It is effective in controlling pathogens, by producing potent antimicrobial peptides.
• Our strain is unique in its ability to degrade glyphosate to carbon, phosphate and water and sequesters and removes heavy metals such as aluminum.

Leuconostoc mesenteroides (TBC LM-37™) 

• Converts glucose and fructose into mannitol, a powerful free radical scavenger.
• It produces anti-inflammatory substances
• Protects the gut lining
• Makes vitamin B12. B12 supports production of DNA, melatonin, and red and white blood cells. White blood cells are critical for a healthy immune system and melatonin is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body.

Pediococcus acidilactici (TBC PA-68™) 

• Primarily controls pathogens, by producing the bacteriocin pediocin A, known to have anti-viral and anti-listerial properties.
• It also may prevent inflammatory compounds from crossing the gut lining.