The Science

Biotics from Plants

Led by a Kenyan medical researcher, the scientific team that discovered the SlimBiotics strains in fermented Kimere porridge, uncovered unique microbes that had likely been present in the diet of indigenous people of the Mt. Kenya region for millennia. Realizing that Kimere’s strains may possess unique bioactivity and human health benefits, patents were filed and a range of studies commenced.

THE RESEARCH

In Vitro Studies

Kimere contains high concentrations of living microorganisms, mostly strains of Limosilactobacillus fermentum, as well as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. After further analysis, several of these strains were shown to exhibit strong anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties, as well as resistance to acid and bile using in vitro models.3,4,5,6 Our promising strains were then selected by the medical research team for inclusion in the final SlimBiotics probiotic formulation.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect

Strengthening of the Adaptive Immune Response

Strengthening of the Innate Immune Response

Gut Barrier Protection

Robust Survival in Acid and Bile

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Probiotic

We researched three L. fermentum strains (K7, K8, and K11) to create our probiotic blend because of their unique potential in metabolic health and weight management. In a defining clinical study performed on the SlimBiotics formula by researchers in Germany, it was found that adult overweight subjects consuming the SlimBiotics formula had significant improvement versus the placebo group in the following parameters.

SIGNIFICANT CLINICAL STUDY OUTCOMES:

Body Weight

Body Fat Mass

Visceral Adipose Tissue

Waist Circumference

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Waist-to-Height Ratio

Liver Steatosis Grade

Collectively, these findings demonstrate that the SlimBiotics strain formulation is able to support healthy weight management, enhance body composition and improve metabolic health metrics – naturally and effectively.

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Postbiotic

We created Microbotanix^® K8, a heat-inactivated postbiotic derived from L. fermentum K8, to offer a stable, versatile, and effective solution for metabolic health and weight management. Our research was driven by:

Optimized Stability & Versatility – Unlike live probiotics, our heat-inactivated postbiotic maintains its benefits while being shelf-stable and suitable for gummies, functional foods, liquids, and powders.
Proven Metabolic Benefits in Preclinical Research – Our studies showed that K8 supports gut barrier function, appetite regulation, and metabolic balance, making it a powerful tool for weight management.
GLP-1 Stimulation & Appetite Regulation – The L. fermentum species has been shown to support satiety hormones, helping regulate food intake and metabolic function.
A Natural, Science-Backed Approach – As postbiotics gain traction in the market, Microbotanix^® K8 stands out as a plant-derived innovation supporting metabolic wellness.
Human Clinical Coming Soon – Our human clinical study is completed and will be soon published, further validating the efficacy of Microbotanix^® K8 in metabolic health.

By harnessing the power of probiotics in a postbiotic format, we’ve created a next-generation ingredient that is scientifically backed, highly adaptable, and ideal for modern product formulations.

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Scientific Resources

Effect of a Probiotic and a Synbiotic on Body Fat Mass, Body Weight and Traits of Metabolic Syndrome in Individuals with Abdominal Overweight: A Human, Double-Blind, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Study

Molecular identification of potential Th1/Th2 responses-modulating bacterial genes using suppression subtractive DNA hybridization

Suppression subtractive hybridization identifies bacterial genomic regions that are possibly involved in hBD-2 regulation by enterocytes

XIdentification and characterisation of lactobacilli isolated from Kimere, a spontaneously fermented pearl millet dough from Mbeere, Kenya (East Africa)