QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

They are used to prepare fermented dairy products. Homemade fermented dairy products made with VIVO starter cultures have various therapeutic and preventive properties, as well as several advantages over commercially produced yogurts.

Fermented dairy products made with VIVO starter cultures are used:

• As an alternative to commercially produced yogurt, cottage cheese, or sour cream in everyday meals.
• As a natural and effective way to restore and maintain the gut microbiota in cases of dysbiosis.
• To minimize adverse health effects during and after antibiotic treatment and chemotherapy.
• As fermented dairy foods for children aged 2 and older.
• To support immunity.
• As part of a dietary meal plan.

A common way to restore the gut microbiota is to use probiotics: products containing beneficial bacteria.

Unlike pills, VIVO fermented dairy products offer a more natural way to introduce beneficial bacteria into the gut.

Another advantage over medication is the number of beneficial bacteria. The number of bacteria in an average capsule or pill is comparable to the number of beneficial bacteria in one gram of a VIVO product.

When the gut microbiota is disrupted, harmful or potentially harmful microorganisms can take the place of beneficial bacteria. VIVO fermented dairy products contain bacteria that inhibit the growth of many harmful microorganisms.

During fermentation, these bacteria produce lactic acid and other substances that inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.

Our yeast does not contain GMOs (genetically modified organisms). This fact is confirmed by relevant studies and documents.

Our company has sold millions of sachets of VIVO starter cultures. Throughout our years of operation, no cases of food poisoning or other harmful health effects associated with the use of our products have been reported. This indicates that VIVO starter cultures have a strong safety record.

Make sure the containers you use to prepare our products are clean. You should also consider the possibility of an individual intolerance to dairy and fermented dairy products.

It is recommended that the finished fermented dairy product be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 5 days.

Live yeast has no contraindications, except for individual lactose intolerance.

You can make fermented dairy products using low-lactose or lactose-free milk. During fermentation, bacteria convert some of the lactose into lactic acid, reducing the lactose content. This may be helpful for people with lactose intolerance.

It is better to use probiotic yogurt in this case.

Probiotic yogurt is the most recommended option for restoring microflora.

VIVO yogurt starter and kefir starter are the most recommended options for athletes.

Yes, they can. There are no contraindications.

We recommend including kefir made with our starter culture as part of a balanced diet if you are trying to manage your weight.

Kefir may help you feel full and contains live cultures that can support the gut microbiota. However, kefir does not dissolve body fat or remove toxins from the body. Weight loss depends on your overall diet and lifestyle.

Probiotic yogurt is the best for boosting immunity.

Yogurt and kefir options are the most recommended for the elderly.

Yogurt starter is recommended during active growth.

All VIVO products can be taken daily.

Yogurt and other fermented dairy products can be consumed at any time of day and included in the daily diet.

No, they cannot. Allergies can only be caused by an individual intolerance to lactose or cow's milk protein.

You can eat them as a daily meal. There is no need to take breaks.

The following serving-size recommendation for yogurt (or another fermented dairy product) applies to children under 3 years of age:

• Ages 2 to 3: 180–200 ml per serving.
• For children aged 3 and older and for adults, no specific serving limit is stated.