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Fermented millet (ambali) introduces live probiotic strains that outcompete pathogenic bacteria
  • During ambali fermentation, lactic‑acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum proliferate, reaching concentrations of 10⁸ CFU/mL.
  • These strains lower intestinal pH, creating an environment hostile to opportunistic pathogens like E. coli and Clostridium.
  • Dr. Vali notes that patients with recurrent diarrhoea saw a 70 % reduction in episodes after a month of daily ambali.
  • The probiotic effect also enhances short‑chain fatty acid production, which fuels colonocytes and improves barrier integrity.
  • Because ambali is prepared at home, it avoids the loss of viability often seen in commercial probiotic capsules.
Dr. Khadar ValiSignature Studios00:26:44

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అంబలి తాగితే మూడు రోజుల్లో మీ కాన్స్టిపేషన్ బాగవుతుంది, గట్ మైక్రోబ్స్ కూడా పెరుగుతాయి. Dr. Khadar Vali
Probiotic effect
అంబలి తయారు చేయడానికి 5 గ్రాముల millet, ½ లీటర్ నీరు, 8‑10 గంటల నానబెట్టడం, 2‑3 రోజులు ఫెర్మెంటేషన్. Dr. Khadar Vali
Fermentation process

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