Frequently Asked Questions

Living Foods™ are our category of nourishment built around living microbial consortia: communities of microorganisms considered together. The category reflects our interest in the relationships among organisms and the environment within a formulation. Each product has its own ingredients, directions and evidence.

Soil-borne organisms, or SBO, are microorganisms associated with soil and its wider ecosystems. The term describes an ecological origin; the particular organisms and how a product is prepared matter when considering its benefits and suitability.

Consortia are communities of organisms. The word draws attention to relationships: organisms can exchange resources, respond to their surroundings and influence one another. That community perspective is central to how we discuss our Living Foods.

The microbiome includes the microorganisms living in a particular environment, their genetic material and the surrounding conditions. When we talk about the human microbiome, we include communities in and on the body. The gut is one important part of that larger picture.

No. Diet, environment, age, medicines and other aspects of life help shape each person’s microbial communities. They can change over time, which is one reason people may respond differently to the same product.

Dysbiosis describes a disruption in a microbial community. It can involve changes in the organisms present, their activity or their relationship with the host. It is not a diagnosis you can make from bloating, fatigue or another symptom alone.

An organism’s role depends on its surroundings and its relationships with other life. Our philosophy asks what helps an ecosystem function well. That perspective does not replace medical treatment: infections can require specific testing and treatment.

Soil influences the plants we grow, the food we eat and the microbial environments around us. Thinking about those relationships helps connect human health with the health of the wider living world. It does not mean eating untreated soil is safe.

Food variety, adequate fiber, sleep and regular movement are useful foundations. Your needs may also be shaped by medicines and health conditions. We use the image of a barrel with uneven staves to ask what may be missing: adding more of one thing does not compensate for every other need.

We use this as a philosophical image for the information and relationships carried by living communities over time. It expresses our respect for ecological complexity; it is not a technical description of a proven product mechanism.

A biofilm is a community of microorganisms held within a matrix they produce. Biofilms occur in nature and in the body. Their significance depends on where they are and what they are doing; the term alone does not mean something needs to be removed.

Earth Biome™ is a consortia of soil-borne organisms (SBO), designed for microbiome support. It comes in vegetarian capsules, in 60-count and 180-count pouches. Visit the product page for the formulation, full usage guidance and a closer look at the benefits discussion.

Our formulation approach emphasizes a microbial community rather than a single organism in isolation. Probiotic products vary widely, including products containing several strains. A community-based approach does not by itself establish that Earth Biome is more effective than another product.

You may encounter that word in discussions of microbial supplements. We describe Earth Biome through its specific formulation and our Living Foods approach. In scientific use, a probiotic is a live microorganism shown to confer a health benefit in an adequate amount, so the term carries an evidence requirement as well as a category association.

No. It is a supplement, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Do not use it in place of prescribed treatment.

Its formulation approach is to provide a community of microorganisms for microbiome support. The broader microbiome participates in digestion and communicates with other body systems. Those relationships explain the interest in this approach, but do not establish every proposed Earth Biome mechanism or outcome.

Customers have reported changes beyond digestion, including steadier energy, more restful sleep and improved mood. These are individual experiences, and responses vary. The Earth Biome page explores these experiences alongside the distinct physiological needs of women and men.

No. Earth Biome is one formulation. Benefits for Women and Benefits for Men are two ways of exploring relevant questions about the same product, not different ingredients, doses or products.

Earth Biome comes from a formulation lineage extending back approximately 45 years and represents an updated version of that formulation. This history is part of its background; it does not mean the current formulation has been studied for 45 years.

Its specific composition and production knowledge are not all publicly disclosed. You can still review the ingredient information on your pouch and in the Ingredients section of the product page. Please get in touch if you have a question about a particular ingredient.

We do not present Earth Biome as permanently taking up residence in the gut. Our formulation information describes transient interaction, but the persistence of individual organisms from this formulation has not been established in product-specific research reviewed for this page.

Begin with 1 capsule daily. If you are tolerating Earth Biome well, our full guidance describes increasing one capsule at a time, allowing time to observe your response. The suggested daily range is 6–8 capsules, reached gradually according to individual response; some people may use less. Read the Usage section on the Earth Biome page for the complete guidance and cautions before adjusting your routine.

Your body has its own rhythms, needs and history. Start with the one-capsule direction, build gradually if appropriate and pay attention to how you feel. There is no need to increase simply to reach a number. Your healthcare professional can help you consider your circumstances if you are unsure.

Not necessarily. If you choose to increase and are tolerating Earth Biome well, increase one capsule at a time and allow time to observe your response. Some people may use less than the suggested range. Follow the full Usage guidance, including its cautions, and let your routine develop without rushing.

The one-capsule pouch direction is the starting point. Our fuller website guidance describes gradual increases toward a suggested daily range of 6–8 capsules, according to individual response. Some people may use less. Please read the complete Usage guidance before increasing, and discuss any increase beyond the suggested range with your healthcare professional.

Yes. Changes in diet, sleep, stress, travel, illness or medication may affect how you feel. Reassess your routine when circumstances change, and make one adjustment at a time.

Take Earth Biome with cool or room-temperature liquid, ideally about 20 minutes before a meal. You may also take it in the morning, at bedtime or while fasting. Choose a time that fits your routine; consistency matters more than rigid timing.

Use cool or room-temperature liquid. Avoid exposing the capsules or contents to heat.

Ask your healthcare professional about a suitable starting routine. Our guidance discusses introducing the product gradually, but sensitivity is a reason for individual guidance rather than simply pushing through discomfort.

The formulation is intended for ongoing use, and a consistent routine can help you observe your response. There is no established duration that guarantees a benefit. Reassess if you have concerns or notice unwanted effects.

Resume your normal schedule. Do not double the next dose to make up for a missed one.

Refrigeration is not required. Keep your pouch tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture, including when you travel. Keep out of reach of children.

Customers have reported digestive comfort, less bloating and gas, improved regularity, steadier energy, more restful sleep and improved mood. Other reports include changes in stress resilience or skin appearance. These are individual customer experiences; responses vary, and you may notice no benefit.

There is no established timetable. Some customers describe early changes, others describe gradual changes, and some notice none. Give yourself room to observe your response without expecting it to match someone else’s.

People begin with different diets, routines, medicines and health circumstances. Those differences can influence both experiences and expectations. Another person’s result cannot predict your own.

Some customers describe more restful sleep or more vivid dreams. These are individual observations, and the cause of those changes has not been established. If changes to your sleep are troubling or persistent, discuss them with your healthcare professional.

Gas, bloating or changes in bowel habits can occur when starting. If you are uncomfortable, reduce your amount or pause use. If symptoms settle and you choose to resume, begin more slowly. Stop use and seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening.

Do not assume constipation is a sign of die-off or that taking more will resolve it. Pause and seek advice if it persists or is uncomfortable; severe pain, vomiting or other concerning symptoms warrant prompt medical attention.

Not necessarily. Symptoms cannot tell you whether a product is causing an adjustment, an adverse reaction or something unrelated. Earth Biome has not been established here to remove toxins, and discomfort is not evidence of successful detoxification.

No. It is not an antiparasitic or a substitute for testing and medical treatment. You can still develop an infection while taking it. If you suspect one, seek appropriate care.

These effects have not been established for Earth Biome in product-specific research reviewed for this page. We do not present it as an antimicrobial or a biofilm-removal treatment.

Digestive health can affect how food is processed and nutrients are absorbed. Body weight also reflects many influences, including food intake, activity, hormones and medicines. Earth Biome is not presented as a weight-loss product or a treatment for nutrient deficiency.

Please consult your healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and share the current label. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.

We do not have an established basis for a six-month rule. If you are planning a pregnancy, discuss product use with your healthcare professional instead of changing your conception plans around a supplement.

Speak with your treating clinician before using a microbial supplement. Serious illness and immune suppression can change the balance of risks and potential benefits.

Please speak with your child’s healthcare professional and contact us about age suitability before use. Do not adapt the product’s usage instructions for a child on your own.

Please check with your prescriber or pharmacist and provide the current label. Customer reports of stronger medication effects do not establish improved absorption, and should not be used to change a prescription dose.

Ask your prescriber about using Earth Biome during or after an antibiotic course, including timing and suitability for you. Finish prescribed treatment as directed, and do not change it because you begin taking Earth Biome.

There is no universal answer for every combination. Share the full list with your healthcare professional or pharmacist, especially if you take medication. Adding another probiotic is not automatically necessary or beneficial.

Some customers have reported changed sensitivity, but the cause has not been established. Do not use Earth Biome as protection against alcohol’s effects. If you notice an unusual response, avoid alcohol and discuss it with your healthcare professional.

Open Ingredients on the Earth Biome product page for the 500 mg SBO Proprietary Blend, organism list, host medium, vegetable capsule material and full Supplement Facts information. You can also find the ingredient information on your pouch.

They are part of the host medium described for the formulation. Their inclusion should not be interpreted as proof that Earth Biome removes heavy metals or produces a particular health outcome.

Please get in touch with your batch details and the testing information you would like to review. We can help you find out what information is available for your product.

Please seek medical evaluation for a suspected exposure. Symptoms alone cannot establish it, and Earth Biome is not a treatment for heavy-metal poisoning.

Review the full ingredient information and contact us about the particular ingredient or dietary restriction you need to check. Earth Biome uses vegetarian capsules; that description is not an allergen-free guarantee.

Visit the Earth Biome page to choose your pouch size and quantity. The page shows current prices and availability, and checkout shows the shipping charge before you place your order.

We ship to all 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, APO/FPO addresses and P.O. boxes, as well as supported international destinations. International eligibility depends on destination restrictions. Check Shipping and Returns for the details, or ask us if you’re unsure about your address.

Shipping is based on order weight and shown at checkout. For international orders, any applicable import duties or taxes are the customer’s responsibility.

We aim to ship within two business days. Orders are processed Monday through Friday, with a 3 p.m. Mountain Time processing cutoff. The items in your order ship together in one shipment. Carrier travel time comes after order preparation, so the dispatch estimate is not a delivery date.

Get in touch as soon as you can at support@wondrousworld.org. We can consider requests before the order ships; an address change takes effect only once we confirm it. Include your order number so we can find your order quickly.

Email support@wondrousworld.org within 30 days of confirmed delivery. Ordinary returns must be unopened and sealed. Please wait for return authorization and instructions before sending anything back. Shipping and Returns explains eligibility, postage and refund timing.

Let us know at support@wondrousworld.org with your order number and a description of what happened. For a damaged, defective, incorrect or missing item, please contact us within three business days of delivery; photos help us assess damage. If you notice a problem later, still get in touch. We’ll review the circumstances with you under our Shipping and Returns policy.

We do not offer a satisfaction guarantee. Our return policy covers eligible unopened, sealed products, with separate help for damaged, defective or incorrect items. If something has gone wrong with your order, please tell us so we can help with the next step.