"Postbiotic" Organic Acids

Organic acids play a significant role in the body. The beneficial bacteria in the intestine produce a range of organic acids as part of their way of competing for space. The acidic environment inhibits pathogenic bacteria from thriving, while it provides optimal conditions for beneficial bacteria, such as probiotic lactic acid bacteria. 

In Vita Biosa the probiotic bacteria live in a solution of organic acids that the bacteria have produced themselves in the fermentation process. In that way the acids benefit the system even before the probiotic bacteria adhere to the intestinal wall. Vita Biosa contains lactic acid and acetic acid, which are so-called carboxylic acids.

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid has many beneficial effects, partially as an anti-microbial and –fungal substance, but also as an energy supply for muscle cells, the heart and brain. Lactic acid is also used as a pH-stabilizer or as a preservative because the acid has properties, which make it an antioxidant, and for the control of pathogenic microorganisms. The purpose of an intake of lactic acid is that it stabilizes the pH-value and that it is used as a signal substance in the microbiome´s cooperation with the immune system.

Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is known as the ingredient in vinegar, which gives it its acidic taste and sharp odor. It is, however, also used because of its preservative abilities, as it creates an acidic environment, which suppresses pathogenic microorganisms.

The purpose of an intake of acetic acid is that it stabilizes the pH-value and that it stimulates the blood flow and bowel movements, which ensures the foods flow through the system.