Best Fermented Superfoods featuring Michio Kushi's preB 1000mg 90LVC
Code: DRB-00255
Size: 90 LVC
MSRP: $ 24.99
Does Not Contain: milk, egg, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, sugar, sweeteners, starch, salt, or preservatives.
Best Fermented Superfoods featuring Michio Kushi's preB® 90 Liquid Veggie Caps
Suitable for vegetarians
Best Fermented Superfood featuring Michio Kushi's preB 90 Liquid Veggie Caps has been discontinued as of April 2013. For similar benefits, try Best Digestive Enzymes 90VC. Please see your local retailer for product in stock.
- Science-based nutrition
- Dietary supplement
- Supports intestinal health*
Best Fermented Superfoods features preB®, a unique combination of over 50 macrobiotic ingredients crafted into a liquid with modern fermentation techniques. The ingredients honor the centuries-old tradition of macrobiotics popularized in the U.S. by Michio Kushi, who also spearheaded the creation of preB®.
Fermented foods have always been part of the ideal diet. The ancient wisdom of consuming fermented foods is today a major area of research. Studies are beginning to define how fermentation enhances nutrients and creates bioactive compounds that have the potential to support several areas of health.*
Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsules three times daily, with or without food.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings per container: 90 servings
Amount Per Serving %DV
preB® Proprietary Blend 1000mg †
(Orange, pineapple, banana, apple, papaya, guava, melon, brown rice,
oat, corn, barley, pea, jalo bean, roxinho bean, black sesame seed, millet,
plum, azuki bean, soy bean, carrot, rye grain, black bean, lentil bean,
avocado, acerola, lemon, pear, tomato, red grape, mango, watermelon,
sweet potato, chick pea, carambola, cashew nut, brazil nut, kiwi, cassava
root, green bell pepper, sugar beet (root) collard greens (leaves),
cabbage, passion fruit, chicory (leaves) lemon grass (stem), lotus root,
turnip (root), seaweed (kombu), maté (leaves), cinnamon (bark), anise
(fruit), cloves (flower bud), ginger (root), zedoary (root), spring water,
organic unrefined cane sugar), vegetable glycerin.
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† Daily Values Not Established.
Other ingredients: Modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule).
Contains Tree Nuts and Soybeans
Contains nothing other than listed ingredients.
90LVC
Best Fermented Superfoods features preB®, a truly unique combination of over 50 macrobiotic ingredients crafted into a liquid with contemporary fermentation techniques. The ingredients honor the centuries-old tradition of macrobiotics that became popularized in the US by Michio Kushi, who also spearheaded the creation of preB®. The ingenuity of preB® is in its lengthy, unprecedented Three Step Fermentation process that “pre-digests” the source foods. The end result is the liquid found in Best Fermented Superfoods capsules. The liquid contains trace amounts of phytonutrients and bioactive compounds found in the source foods, such as the free radical scavenging bioflavonoid hesperidin that is found in citrus.
Fermented foods have always been part of the ideal diet. Artifacts from the ancient civilizations of Egypt and the Middle East suggest that fermentation skills were practiced; in the history of food, fermentation is the second oldest method of preservation, after drying.1 The fermentation of vegetables and beans was perfected in Asia, a tradition that currently produces valued staples such as soy sauce, miso, natto, kimchi, and tempeh. Although many of the foods fermented today are the same foods as were fermented in ancient times, advances in knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, and technology have allowed for far greater control of the end product. Other than simply detoxifying and preserving the food, fermentation has served humans by enriching food quality and “pre-digesting” phytonutrients. Propelled by microorganisms like lactic acid bacteria (and enzyme activity), fermentation essentially is a natural transformation of a food into a “value added” product.2 For decades, those researching fermented vegetables have reported on increases in protein, amino acid, vitamin, and organic acid concentrations of the final product—to name just a few of the beneficial results.3
Supports Intestinal Health*
The preB® in Best Fermented Superfoods is derived from health-promoting macrobiotic source foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and spices. In addition to nutrients, these source foods contain countless natural phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, many of which are considered as contributing to human health. Fermentation further endows these foods with yet more potential for health benefits. Cabbage, one of the source foods in Best Fermented Superfoods, contains compounds called glucosinolates. During fermentation, breakdown products of glucosinolates form, most notably isothiocyanates, indole-3-carbinol, and sulforaphane. These newly formed fermentation compounds have potential health benefits; for example, glucosinolate breakdown products are believed to enhance the synthesis of detoxification enzymes.4 Numerous studies conducted on kimchi—a popular Korean preparation of fermented vegetables—reveal many potential benefits, such as increased activities of liver enzymes that help rid the body of foreign compounds.1
Research on preB®, the active ingredient in Best Fermented Superfoods
The impact of preB® administration in humans has been investigated in Japan, Brazil, China, and the United States. A common finding in all four trials was an excellent safety profile for preB®. In a randomized, double-blind study of 75 subjects given either preB® or placebo for 6 weeks, 43 metabolic parameters were assessed before and after the supplementation.5 No adverse events were reported in either group. An interesting find was a statistically significant difference in the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) between groups. The ESR measurement was surmised to be a signal that preB® promoted a decline in non-specific immune system overreaction.
In a Japanese pilot study of 30 healthy subjects given high-dose preB® supplements for 90 days, changes in several species of intestinal bacterial flora were documented.6 In an exploratory Brazilian trial of 30 subjects, preB® appears to have influenced blood quality, including a tonic effect on red blood cells. In Chinese research, preB® supplementation was cited as promoting healthy bowel function, in addition to showing several other effects spanning numerous areas of health. While results from all of these preB® studies are intriguing, larger randomized controlled trials of longer duration are called for in order to make strong conclusions about the utility of preB® for enhancing cardiovascular and immune system function in healthy individuals.
- Farnworth, E.R., Handbook of fermented functional foods. 2003, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 600 pgs
- Steinkraus, K., Handbook of indigenous fermented foods. 1996, Marcel Dekker: New York, New York. p. 1-4.
- Farnworth, E.R., Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. 2001, CRC Press. p. 335-352.
- Tolonen, M., et al., J Agric Food Chem, 2002. 50(23): p. 6798-803.
- Nelson, J. and H. Kadish, 2010, Vivo Research and Testing: Salt Lake City. p. 1-8.
- Ryuichi, H., Research Center for Medical Environment, Division of Biomedical Research, Kitasato Institute Medical Center, Hospital Kitasato University, The Kitasato Institute: Tokyo. p. 1-59.
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What is modified cellulose and is it safe? |
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The cellulose is derived from alpha cellulose from softwood pulp. This softwood pulp may be derived from hemlock, spruce or other soft woods. It is made by cooking raw plant fiber in an aqueous solution to separate the cellulose, and then purified. It then goes through extra processing to further break down the fiber. The finished product contains no residual solvents. Excipients are needed to make the materials flow into the capsule and are extremely minute in amounts and are safe. |
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I am somewhat confused on how to take the DRB products. On many of the labels the Suggested Adult Use will list something along the lines of: Take 2 capsules daily, but it does not state whether they should be taken together or separately. What is the correct usage? |
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Unless otherwise specified on the label, the product may be taken together or separately. |
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Is there a limit to how many vitamins can be taken safely in one day? |
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While our bodies need vitamins and minerals, like other things, if taken in large amounts they may adversely affect health. Large amounts of anything can be toxic. It is important to follow all label directions and discuss any concerns with your physician. |
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What are the other ingredients and why are they used? |
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These are used as flow agents and aid in the production to keep the machinery running smoothly and the capsules filling correctly. Similarly for the croscarmellose sodium, which is cellulose (sourced from the cell walls of green plants), and is used to help disintegrate the tablet in the stomach. |
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What is cellulose and modified cellulose produced from? |
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Southern pine and spruce. |
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What is the source of the cellulose found in the some of the Doctor’s Best products? |
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The cellulose is made from alpha cellulose from softwood pulp. This softwood pulp may be derived from hemlock, Spruce or other soft woods. |
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Since Doctor's Best does not manufacture its supplements, how are the purity and integrity of supplements verified? In addition, how are your prices lower than other brands? Does this mean that quality is being compromised? |
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Doctor's Best supplements are manufactured in the US at cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facilities. All of our manufacturers and suppliers go through our vendor qualification program, which includes inspections and testing, before we agree to work with them. Our finished products have also been tested at the raw material level, in process, and as a finished product to ensure safety and quality. We place the highest importance on safety and quality and do not compromise for the sake of a better price point. The price points are lower because of production size and the overall business structure. We also place great importance on making our supplements available and affordable to those who need them most. |
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What is HPLC? |
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HPLC stands for "High Performance Liquid Chromatography." This is an analytical lab testing method that is used to quantify the active ingredients. It is considered to be a very sensitive and accurate test. HPLC testing is a tool recognized as a quality benchmark for herbal extracts. |
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Does cellulose interfere with the absorption of supplements? |
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Dietary fiber in general is known to change intestinal viscosity, nutrient absorption, transit time, and gut hormones. Although there is some evidence from animal studies that large amounts of cellulose in the diet (6-12% of diet) can interfere with nutrient absorption (particularly minerals), there is no evidence that the small amount in capsules interfere with nutrient absorption, as there are many pharmacokinetic studies that have been conducted with nutrients in cellulose capsules, demonstrating the ability of the nutrients to be effectively absorbed. |
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