A Novel Infection Control Method

The growth of pathogenic microorganisms in infectious diseases is encouraged by chronic
stress-induced imbalances in various physiological processes. These imbalances suppress
both immune system and digestive functions, leading to indigestion and malabsorption of
nutrients (1).
Nature’s method of controlling microbial growth uses quorum-sensing inhibition (2), which
disrupts the essential molecular signaling between microorganisms. Signal molecules
produced by bacteria allow the pathogens to coordinate their behavior, and after reaching a
threshold level, stimulates them to activate their virulence genes.
However, the resulting infectious disease can be interrupted and even prevented by active
quorum sensing inhibitor molecules present in a variety of everyday foods and spices. If a
prospective host’s metabolic reservoir is enriched with these plant-derived inhibitors,
infectious disease cannot develop — even if pathogenic microorganisms are present.
In addition, these same bacterial inhibitors are also potent immune stimulants, which can
help reverse immune suppression. Microbes are not directly causative in the disease process,
but merely opportunistic parasitic organisms, whose proliferation can be suppressed by
resupplying the body with the necessary quorum sensing inhibitory nutrients.
Effective and natural antimicrobial strategies must follow Nature’s principles. An optimal
antimicrobial supplement formula should contain at least one spice ingredient and two
preferably plant derived oils. The Infect-Block™ formula includes cinnamon, olive oil and
peanut oil, with wheat germ and blackstrap molasses added to provide additional nutrients
for the immune system. Refined peanut oil is nonallergenic. This composition supports the
natural control of microbial growth in the digestive and excretory systems.