Enterococcus faecalis TH10
Enterococcus faecalis TH10 (referred to as TH10) is a proprietary strain of bacteria that Dr. Ohhira discovered in the Malaysian fermented food tempeh. Enterococcus faecalis TH10 has also shown vigorous antibacterial activity against many human pathogens. Probiotic bacteria that produce compounds that kill or suppress the growth of pathogens are called antimicrobial peptides or AMPs.
After discovering this potent strain of probiotic bacteria, Dr. Ohhira conducted studies that revealed its action mechanism. The TH10 strain produced a postbiotic metabolite named phenylacetic acid, a potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial compound effective against many pathogens, bacteria, and fungi strains.i Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is now a global health crisis. MRSA has become resistant to nearly all antibiotics. In cell culture studies, Enterococcus faecalis TH10 has a noticeable effect on MRSA.ii Furthermore, Enterococcus faecalis TH10 is effective against E. coli 0-157, which is the bacteria that most commonly causes severe food poisoning.iii
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are essential to the human immune system. These naturally produced postbiotic metabolites help the body fight against pathogens. Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics contain Enterococcus faecalis TH10 and its postbiotic metabolite phenylacetic acid, made during the multi-year fermentation. This explains why taking Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics is an excellent way to support your immune system.