FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are probiotics?
A natural “friendly” bacteria that lives in our intestines and helps to maintain healthy digestion, immunity and well-being.

How much bacteria is there in our gut?
We have approximately 24 ounces of bacteria in our gut which is a mixture of “good” and “bad”

Why should I take probiotics if I am healthy?
Taking Daflorn honey helps maintain the right balance of friendly bacteria in our body.

Can I eat the honey after taking a course of antibiotics?
A course of antibiotics can disrupt the balance of your bacteria, so Daflorn honey can help restore the healthy balance.

How do the probiotics get into the honey?
The bees feed on probiotics in the hive as well as on sunflowers. If the resultant honey does not have at least 10 million cells of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus then we add more into the honey to achieve what scientists believe is the ideal dosage.

What other things can upset this bacteria balance?
Stress, diet and excessive alcohol can all affect the bacteria.

For what other ailments is probiotic honey useful?
Probiotics have been recommended for the treatment of constipation and diarrhoea as well as IBS and colitis.

Is Lactobacillus Bulgaricus (LB) a well established bacteria?
At the beginning of the 20th century in Eastern Europe Eli Metchnikoff suggested that it would be possible to modify the gut flora and replace harmful microbes by useful microbes.  LB is particularly able to survive the acidic stomach environment as well as the bile salts. They flourish in the upper and lower intestines.

Is the honey checked by the authorities?
Daflorn honey is thoroughly checked by the Bulgarian Authorities to stringent EEC standards.

How long can I keep the honey?
At least 12 months.

Can I take honey if I am pregnant?
Definitely, in fact there are strong indications that during pregnancy the “friendly” bacteria can support the baby’s digestion, immune system and overall health.
 
What are the side effects?
There are no known side effects of taking probiotics; and under normal circumstances you cannot take too many of them.

What is the ideal dosage of probiotics?
It is generally accepted that a minimum of 10 million probiotic cells per gram of honey is the ideal dosage

Where can I buy Daflorn Honey?
Initially we are only offering a direct mail order facility but we are planning to widen distribution in the coming months to include health food shops, pharmacies and specialist grocery outlets.

Where can I buy other Daflorn products?
All the other Daflorn probiotic products can be seen on the website www.daflorn.com and can be ordered from there.

Where should I keep my Daflorn honey?
There is no need to keep Daflorn honey in the fridge. The bacteria cells remains stable up to 50 degrees centigrade.

Are there any other foods that I should not eat when taking Daflorn honey?
No

What is the best way to take Daflorn honey?
Anyway you like, spread on bread, toast or cereal, eaten from a spoon, or in a drink.

Can I give the honey to babies and children?
It is not recommended that children under 12 months should be given probiotic honey