Bacteriophage: Historical Perspective and Safety

Bacteriophages or (phages) are viruses that infect bacteria. First discovered independently by Frederick Twort in 1915 and Felix d'Herelle in 1917, respectively; Felix coined the term bacteriophage from "bacteria" plus Greek "phagein," meaning to devour. Since their discovery phages have played an essential part in molecular biology research by contributing significantly to our understanding of DNA replication, transcription, and protein synthesis processes.


Bacteriophages are among the most abundant biological entities on Earth, estimated at 1031 in number. Phages can be found everywhere where bacteria reside - soil, oceans and even within human bodies! They play a critical role in maintaining balanced populations within these environments by keeping balance in their balance of microbes.

Phage therapy, the use of phages as therapeutic agents for treating bacterial infections, has a history that dates back to early 20th century. Antibiotic discovery during World War II overshadowed its popularity in Western nations; phage therapy was still utilized within former Soviet bloc and Eastern Europe regions however. Now with increasing antibiotic resistance levels comes renewed interest in using phage therapy as a solution.

Bacteriophages are considered safe for human use as they target specific bacteria without harming human cells and beneficial microbes. Phages have been safely utilized by food industry professionals for more than 90 years; for instance, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved using them against Listeria monocytogenes in meat and poultry products.

Floraphage by Arthur Andrew Medical Is a Bacteriophage-Based Probiotic Enhancer.  Floraphage utilized bacteriophages that work by selectively targeting particular bacteria found in the gut while simultaneously encouraging beneficial ones - or probiotics - to grow.

Floraphage is a probiotic multiplier. It works by breaking down harmful bacteria cells to release nutrients which serve as food for beneficial bacteria to thrive. Lab testing has demonstrated that Floraphage may increase probiotic growth rates by an average factor of 24 times relative to control.

Floraphage stands out in terms of safety with its ingredients: dairy-, gluten- and soy-free with no artificial colors or preservatives used; as well as being vegan-friendly.

Arthur Andrew Medical is well-recognized for providing high-quality supplements backed by research. Floraphage is touted as an innovative probiotic solution, standing out from other probiotic supplements by employing bacteriophages to restore balance between good and bad bacteria in the gut - something many individuals experience following antibiotic treatment. 

Floraphage was created as an answer to consumers' confusion when selecting probiotic supplements, by increasing effectiveness of any probiotic supplement and streamlining the decision-making process for consumers.

In short, bacteriophages have an impressive history and are generally safe for human use. Floraphage harnesses this power of phages to aid gut and urinary tract health - offering a unique solution in the probiotic supplement market.