• Specifically formulated with ingredients that help both men and women maintain a balanced, healthy digestive environment*
• Contains probiotic species of Homeostatic™ Soil Organisms (HSOs) – highly stable, beneficial microorganisms impervious to stomach and bile acids
• Select ingredients in Fungal Defense® are produced through the Garden of Life proprietary Poten-Zyme™ fermentation process to make the nutrients more available to the body

Why do you need this product?

• Many people looking for digestive support benefit from taking a probiotic blend with enzymes before starting on a straight probiotic blend.
• Those with diets high in refined sugars and carbohydrates may suffer from digestive ailments, including yeast overgrowth.
• Many people have an unhealthy digestive environment with an imbalance of good and potentially harmful bacteria.

How is Fungal Defense® different from other herbal formulas?

• Fungal Defense® is a whole food probiotic supplement.
• Fungal Defense® contains Garden of Life 's proprietary blend of HSOs, highly stable, beneficial microorganisms impervious to stomach and bile acids.
• Select ingredients in Fungal Defense® are produced through the Garden of Life proprietary Poten-Zyme™ fermentation process that makes the nutrients more available to the body.

Why should I use Fungal Defense®?

• Fungal Defense® is a 14-day regimen designed to be taken prior to starting supplementation with Primal Defense®.
• If you consume a diet high in refined sugars and carbohydrates, then you should take Fungal Defense®.
• If you are sensitive to probiotic supplementation, then you might benefit from following the Fungal Defense® protocol before taking probiotics.

What are Homeostatic™ Soil Organisms?

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that when ingested help to support healthy microbial balance in the gut.  Healthy human intestines contain billions of microorganisms both good and potentially harmful.  The good bacteria in the intestines are considered an integral part of normal immune system support.

Homeostatic™ Soil Organisms (HSOs) are a unique, highly stable species of probiotics that are impervious to stomach and bile acids.

Healthy people usually have a ratio of approximately 85% good and 15% potentially harmful organisms in the intestinal tract.  In some cases, however, even those who appear to be well might have an unfavorable ratio as a result of daily exposure to environmental toxins and a modern lifestyle.  For example, taking antibiotics and drinking chlorinated water may often change the optimal microbial balance essential for good health.  The HSO™ Probiotic Blend in Fungal Defense® helps support normal gastrointestinal balance of good and potentially harmful bacteria to help maintain a balanced, healthy internal environment.*

What can I do to help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal environment?

The ingredients in Fungal Defense® are specifically designed to help you maintain a balanced, healthy gut environment.*  In addition to taking Fungal Defense®, you may consider discussing the following dietary changes with your physician, such as reducing or, in some cases, eliminating sweets; refined carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, muffins and glutenous grains; alcohol; vinegar; and aged cheeses.

Should I use Fungal Defense® and Primal Defense® together?

No. Although Fungal Defense® and Primal Defense® share some common ingredients, Fungal Defense® is intended to introduce your body to probiotic usage.  For optimal results, use Fungal Defense® according to the label for 14 days prior to starting Primal Defense®.

What makes Fungal Defense® so unique?

Fungal Defense® contains Garden of Life's proprietary Probiotic Blend of Homeostatic™ Soil Organisms.  HSOs are highly stable, beneficial microorganisms impervious to stomach and bile acids.

Additionally, garlic juice and yucca juice in Fungal Defense® are produced through the Garden of Life proprietary Poten-Zyme™ fermentation process that makes the nutrients more available to the body.