P. Raghavan (Virudhunagar, TN, India) on 03/24/2022
There are about 300 to 500 different kinds of bacteria in our digestive systems. There is a video available on the net from the Diabetic research center at the University of Copenhagen titled âType 2 diabetes may be caused by gut bacteriaâ. This research center is one of the top diabetic research centers in the world. According to this research center, the probiotic imbalance problem is common to all diabetes 2.
Probiotic imbalance implies the percentage of bad bacteria in the digestive system is high compared to that of non-diabetes.. There are two ways to correct this probiotic imbalance problem in Diabetes 2:
1) Reduce the count of bad bacteria in the digestive system. This can be done by consuming anti bacterial substances ( e.g. black cumin seeds, Hydrogen Peroxide, etc). But they will kill bad bacteria as well as probiotic bacteria. But one has to adjust the dosage so that it will kill the maximum number of bad bacteria and low number of probiotic bacteria.
2) Increase the count of probiotic (good) bacteria in the digestive system. This can be done by consuming probiotic substances (e.g. Kefir, Probiotic capsules, etc). There is no need to adjust the dosage. This is the one I like since it is very simple.
Probiotics like Kefir, probiotic capsules, are not available in many rural parts of Asia and Africa. But Mung beans are available in those areas. I am suggesting a simple way to produce probiotic water using Mung beans. It is as follows:
1) Take one third cup (75cc) of Mung beans and wash thoroughly with clean water at night. Drain and add about one and a half cup (300cc) of fresh water.
2) Allow about 6 to 8 hours of fermentation. Separate the fermented water.
3) Drink this fermented probiotic water in the morning on empty stomach for 8 to 12 weeks.
4) If a person is taking blood sugar lowering drugs, dizziness may be experienced by the person indicating low blood sugar. He should stop taking blood sugar lowering drugs and consult your doctor to find out whether the drugs are needed for you.
People who tried this simple protocol came out of Diabetes 2 after the treatment.
Best wishes.
P. Raghavan
Replied By Betty (CA) on 03/25/2022
Can you use both kefir and mung bean drink? Too much of a good thing or maybe just a time separation?
Replied By P. Raghavan. (virudhunagar, india) on 03/25/2022
Yes. You can use both Kefir and Mung Bean soaked probiotic water.P. Raghavan.
Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 03/25/2022
Also, how does this compare to "rejuvelac", which is the fermented water from soaked wheat kernels or other grain?
Replied By P. Raghavan (Virudhunagar, India.) on 03/26/2022
The major probiotic strain in Mung bean soaked probiotic water is L. Casei. It also contains other probiotic strains. For cardiovascular disease and asthma, one needs probiotic strain L. Lactis. It will be a good idea if one takes this probiotic water and Kefir if available.I am not familiar with wheat soaked fermented water.
P. Raghavan.
Replied By Looms (Hawaii) on 04/03/2022
Replied By P. Raghavan (Virudhunagar, India.) on 04/05/2022
It will be nice if you can provide the following information for other people to try:1) What is the required quantity of wheat berries?
2) What is the amount of water needed for fermentation?
3) How long does one have to ferment to produce the required fermented water?
If one wants to use mung bean soaked fermented water, mung beans can be bought online (e.g., Amazon.com).
P. Raghavan.
Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 04/05/2022
Raghavan, I know next to nothing about fermenting wheat berries. I read it when I was looking up the word "rejuvelac", invented by Ann Wigmore.
Replied By Bonnie (Richmond VA) on 04/12/2022
Replied By P. Raghavan. (virudhunagar, India.) on 04/16/2022
It appears that some probiotic strains in Mung bean soaked probiotic water may solve some digestive problems like diarrhea, constipation, cramps, etc. If people with these problems may try this routine for one week to see it works for them. There is nothing to loose.P. Raghavan.
Replied By Sonia (Yuba City California ) on 05/11/2022
Do we need to soak fresh moong dal every night or can we use same dal for couple of times. Thank you for your time.
Replied By P. Raghavan (virudhunagar, India.) on 05/13/2022
I will use only once and then sprout mung bean. But you can use the same mung bean twice.BEST WISHES.
P. RAGHAVAN.
Replied By Naresh (India) on 12/08/2022
Many thanks for the recommendation. If I may bother you with a question - In India, the water that mung (and other lentils) is soaked in overnight is disposed of the following day as it contains phytic acid (which is not supposed to be good for health). But is this unwarranted?? Or okay for the limited purpose of enhancing gut bacteria? Thanking you in advance. Best wishes, Naresh H