NDF and NDF Plus™:

• What does NDF™ stand for? 
• What are toxic heavy metals? 
• How quickly do parents notice results?
• What benefits hae parents reported when using NDF Plus™ with their child?
• How does NDF/NDF Plus™ work?
• Why are removing toxic heavy metals and chemicals important in immune compromised children?
• How do you know NDF/NDF Plus™ removes toxic heavy metals?
• How will I know if NDF/NDF Plus™ is decreasing the level of toxic metals in my child?
• Why is NDF Plus™ so beneficial for children who are immune compromised?
• Why does everyone start out at the same does of NDF/NDF Plus™? Doesn't age and weight matter?
• What is the top recommended dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ for children?
• What is the half-life of NDF/NDF Plus™?
• What symptoms may indicate the dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ is too high?
• What do I do if my child experiences an aggravation?
• What can I do to improve my child's tolerance of NDF/NDF Plus™? 
• Why do I wait for my child's urine pH to be 5.5-6.2 before adding in NDF/NDF Plus™?
• Do I have to wait to give my child other supplements?
• What if I can't get my child to drink enough after his dose? 
• What are some signs that the dose may need to be decreased? 
• What do I do if my child has irritating symptoms while ramping up the dose?
• How long does NDF Plus™ need to be used?
• How long does a bottle of NDF/NDF Plus™ last? 
• Can Liver Life™, CytoFlora™ & NDF Plus™ be given at the same time? 

Liver Life™: 

Q: What products should I start my child with and why?
The foundation to any successful detoxification protocol is making sure the bowels are moving daily, liver function is optimized, and acidic waste is draining and leaving the body efficiently.
For children who are having at least one bowel movement a day, starting with Liver Life™ is appropriate.
For children who have sluggish bowels, BioRay’s Children Liver Restorative Kit is recommended to get them moving first. This kit includes oxypowder, 4oz bottle of Liver Life™, pH stix, activated charcoal and a step by step guide on how to introduce the products.

Q: What is Liver Life™ and what does it do?
Liver Life™ is a liver restorative formula which opens up the detox pathways, drains acidic waste, restores healthy pH, normalizes high liver enzymes, balances Phase I & II detox pathways and supports the body’s natural detoxification abilities. It’s considered a food for the liver - giving it the nutrients it needs so it can perform its job.

Q: What testing has been done showing Liver Life™ improves liver structure, function and balances the system in children?
Pre/post organic acid profiles show Liver Life™ improves nutrient absorption, fatty acid metabolism, glutathione levels, and decreases fungal metabolites.
Liver enzymes testing shows it normalizes high liver enzymes.
Pre/post IgG Comprehensive Food Panels show it significantly decreases food sensitivities within 3 months time. These labs are available here.

Q: What type of progress may I notice with my child when using Liver Life™?
With Liver Life™ parents report improvements in sensory issues, self stimulatory behaviors, social interactions, food tolerances, digestion, focus, performance at school, skin issues, bowel movements and tolerance for detox.

Q: Do I give my child a full dose of Liver Life™ to start?
No. We recommend beginning with a low dose of 1 drop, 2x a day in water (with fresh squeezed lemon is best) or juice ramping up by 1 drop every 1-3 days as tolerated.

Q: What is the top recommended dose of Liver Life™ for children?
40 pounds or less: 30 drops per day (15 drops, twice a day)
40-75 pounds: 4 droppers per day (2 droppers, twice a day)
75 pounds or more: 6 droppers per day (3 droppers, twice a day)
To avoid aggravations, the top recommended dose should not be given as the starting dose of Liver Life™. To insure your child gets the most out of Liver Life™, start slow and ramp the dose up as tolerated. If your child shows aggravations, decrease the dose, increase water and lemon, make sure their bowels move daily and give activated charcoal, if needed.

Q: Can I give Liver Life™ in combination with my child's other supplements?
Yes. Restoring healthy liver function enables other supplements to work more efficiently and decreases the chance for unwanted side effects from traditional medicine. Liver Life™ is most efficient when given on an empty stomach 15-30 minutes before other supplements or food. If this is an issue, it can be given at the same time.

Q: Is my child supposed to feel worse on Liver Life™ before he feels better?
Parents should notice only improvements in their children. If at any time your child is feeling unwell, more irritable, perhaps having an increase in self stimulatory behaviors, the dose of Liver Life™ is too high. Lowering the dose, making sure their bowels are continuing to move daily, sipping water or juice with fresh squeezed lemons and supplementing with activated charcoal is recommended.

Q: How does liver function impact the immune system and the GI tract in my child?
Research shows 70% of our immune system in is our digestive tract. When the gut is out of balance and leaky gut is present, undigested peptides from the foods we eat, and toxins we are exposed to, end up in the blood stream. This creates extra work for the liver as the liver is the only organ that can purify the blood. And the blood is our life source. When the liver becomes overburdened and unable to filter efficiently, these substances are left in the bloodstream triggering an immune response. This contributes to food and environmental sensitivities as well as an increase in symptoms.

Q: Why is restoring pH so important for my child?
An acidic environment in the body robs it of oxygen and enables harmful pathogens to thrive. If kids are too acidic, they can not assimilate nutrients efficiently from the foods they eat or the supplements they take. The body is then forced to pull essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium from the organs and bones to neutralize the acids. When the body pH is off balance enzyme functions begin to suffer, nutrients become deficient, and the body's ability to deal with environmental stressors begins to decline.

Q: How does heavy metal & chemical toxicity contribute to an acidic body PH level?
Heavy metals and chemicals are acidifying in the body; they disrupt neurotransmitters, create nutrient imbalances and impair detox pathways, which makes us less efficient at getting rid of acidic/toxic waste. All toxins turn into acidic waste in the body.

Q: Why do you recommend testing the first morning urine pH?
The first morning urine pH tells us if the body is removing acidic waste efficiently.
The liver does most of its work between 1 - 3 am, so the majority of acids will be excreted in the first urination upon waking. Our first morning urine pH should ideally be acidic at 5.5-6.2. When the first morning urine pH is alkaline (over 6.2) this indicates the body is 'holding onto' acidic waste, which is often due to liver and/or kidney congestion.

Q: How does the first morning urine pH impact detox with my child?
Once the first morning urine pH is in range, products that increase the excretion of acidic waste (antimicrobials, heavy metal & chemical detoxifiers) will be better tolerated making detox more efficient. This means balance is restored and progress is seen more quickly.

Q: How do I test the first urine morning pH when my child isn't potty trained?
To test first morning urine pH, urinate on the pH strip or in a container and dip the strip in until thoroughly saturated. For children who are not yet potty trained, putting a cotton ball in the child’s diaper right before bed and taking it out first thing in the morning is recommended. Squeeze urine from the cotton ball onto the pH strip or push the pH strip into the cotton ball until saturated. Wait 15 seconds and compare results.

Q: Is Liver Life™ safe for children?
Liver Life™ is safe and beneficial for adults, children and pets.

Q: How long does Liver Life™ last?
This will depend on the current dose and weight of child.
For children starting out, a 2oz bottle of Liver Life™ will last approximately 2 months and a 4oz bottle approximately 4 months.

At 15 drops, 2x a day, a 2oz bottle lasts about 50 days; a 4oz, 100 days.
At 1 dropper, 2x a day, a 2oz bottle lasts about 30 days; a 4oz, 60 days.
At 2 droppers, 2x a day, a 2oz bottle lasts about 15 days; a 4oz 30 days.

Q: Why do I need to start so slow?
If your child’s dose of Liver Life™ is too high, excess acids may not be able to drain efficiently which may result in mild aggravations. If child feels unwell lower the dose by half; if aggravation persists give 1-3 doses of activated charcoal to absorb excess acids, then continue Liver Life™ protocol at reduced dose.

Q: What other things can be done to help balance pH?
Many foods can assist in restoring pH. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is one of the most effective alkaline forming foods. Additional alkaline forming foods are found here. 
You can also supplement with sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Please consult with your practitioner for the appropriate dosage. Mineral waters are an easy way to support a healthy pH.

Q: Do I need to test urine pH daily?
We recommend testing your child’s first morning urine pH about once a week to make sure you are at the proper dose of Liver Life™. Once pH is stabilized, testing once every 2 weeks is advised.

Q: If pH is in range, can my child still benefit from Liver Life™?
Yes. In addition to restoring pH, Liver Life™ supports the kidneys and liver. More eye contact, social skills, ability to focus, better moods, and increase in conversations have been reported from doctors and parents continuing Liver Life™ after a healthy pH balance is restored.

CytoFlora™:

Q: What is CytoFlora™?
Cytoflora™ is a probiotic lysate in tincture form that supports healthy gut function and a balanced immune response. A probiotic lysate basically means it’s a dead probiotic. By lysing, cutting, or decimating the cell wall of beneficial bacteria, vital nutrients from the cytoplasm and cell wall have been released into the solution making them readily available upon ingestion.
These immune system modulators that naturally exist inside the cells of healthy bacteria are not readily available in most probiotic formulas. It’s BioRay’s proprietary manufacturing process that makes CytoFlora™ so potent and unique.

Q: What are the ingredients in CytoFlora™?
Cell wall lysed lactobacillus rhamnosus, bifidobacteriumbifidum, lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacteriuminfantis, bifidobacteriumlongum, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus salivarius, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus casei, lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and lactobacillus sporogenes in a base of rice starch, ascorbic acid 5% and 18% grain neutral spirits as a preservative.

Q: How is CytoFlora™ different than live probiotics?
CytoFlora™ contains beneficial bacteria that have been cell wall lysed (decimated), releasing the vital substances and nutrients from the cell wall and cytoplasm. These immune system modulators exist inside the cell of healthy bacteria and are not readily available in most probiotic formulas. BioRay’s proprietary manufacturing process makes CytoFlora™ a unique and potent lysed probiotic tincture. CytoFlora™ does not promote colonization. In scientific literature, products like CytoFlora™ are shown to be a food source (prebiotic) for live beneficial bacteria.

Q: Can CytoFlora™ be given with antibiotics?
While CytoFlora™ is a dead probiotic, we recommend dosing 2 hours away from antibiotics to avoid any possible interactions.

Q: Was there a study done with CytoFlora™?
Yes. An intervention study was done with ten immune and neurocompromised children. The baseline results showed all ten children had elevated IgA and IgM levels, signifying an immune response to specific harmful gut microbes as well as indicating "leaky gut". The results of BioRay’s intervention study showed statistically significant improvements in all areas after using a high therapeutic dose of CytoFlora™. The Immunobilan panels from VIP Dx reveal a 55% decrease in IgA and 27% decrease in IgM and a 30% improvement in ATEC scores.
Lab testing showed 100% of these 10 participants greatly improved. Additional details can be seen here.

Q:What does IgA and IgM represent?
Immunobilan testing measures immunoglobulin A which is IGA and immunoglobulin M which is IgM. In healthy individuals pathogenic bacteria are found in low quantities in the gut and antibody titers in the blood are very low. With bacterial overgrowth, large quantities of IgA are produced and some IgA will be found in the bloodstream. High titers of IgM for intestinal bacteria is an indicator of increased intestinal permeability.

Q: What did the parents of these children notice?
Prior to CytoFlora™, parents of participants initially reported symptoms including food sensitivities, yellow teeth, hyperactivity, lethargy, anxious & irrational behavior, bowel issues, detachment from the environment, and an inability to communicate verbally and/or nonverbally.

After 21 days on a high therapeutic dose of CytoFlora™ the ATEC showed 30% overall improvement in symptoms. The ATEC measures Communication, Sociability, Cognitive Awareness, and Health & Physical/Behavior.

Upon completion of the study, parents reported an increase in functional and expressive speech, improved moods, and healthy, formed and frequent bowels movements.

Q: How long until I see results in my child?
Results are typically noticed within 2 weeks. Some parents report benefits within a few days. Improvements are dose related. The higher the dose, the deeper the healing.

Q: What benefits are seen with the use of CytoFlora™?
The following benefits have been reported: balanced digestion, support of healthy immune system, improved focus, increased speech and nonverbal communication, healthy bowel function, more mature interactions, whiter teeth and balanced moods.

Q: How long does my child need to use CytoFlora™?
Using CytoFlora™ at top dose for 3 months is recommended. At that time, it’s appropriate to re-evaluate symptoms and/or do follow up lab testing to determine if maintenance dose is appropriate.

Q: Does CytoFlora™ replace my live probiotics?
No, it does not. CytoFlora™ has many of the same benefits as live probiotics do, however live probiotics are still necessary to implant the beneficial flora in the gastrointestinal tract and colon.

Q: Do I need to discontinue other supplements while using?
No, CytoFlora™ is safe and effective to be used in conjunction with other supplements and medications.

Q: When is the best time to give?
CytoFlora™ works best on an empty stomach.

Q: Can I give CytoFlora™ at the same time as NDF Plus™ and Liver Life™?
Yes, you can.

Q: How long will a 4 ounce bottle last?
1 dropper, 2x a day, will last 60 days.
2 droppers, 2x a day, will last 30 days.

Q: How long is the shelf life?
CytoFlora™ has a shelf life of 2 years.

Q: What does cfu/g stand for?
Colony-Forming Units per Gram

NDF™ and NDF Plus™: 

Q: What does the NDF™ stand for?
NDF™ stands for Natural Detox Formula. It naturally removes harmful heavy metals and chemicals while bringing the essential elements back into balance. We have two formulas: NDF™ is for individuals with a strong constitution while NDF Plus™ is specific for sensitive individuals.

Q: What are toxic heavy metals?
Heavy metals are the term used for a group of elements that are on the "heavier" end of the periodic table of elements. Some heavy metals - such as copper, iron, manganese, and zinc - are essential to health in trace amounts. Others are non-essential and can be harmful to health especially in excessive amounts. These include cadmium, thallium, antimony, mercury, lead, and arsenic - the last three being the most common in cases of heavy metal toxicity.

Q: How quickly do parents notice results?
Some parents have reported progress after the very first dose. If you don't see any positives within one week, the dose may need to be increased. If you see any negatives, the dose needs to be decreased.

Q: What benefits have parents reported when using NDF Plus™ with their child?
Parents report improvements in speech, functional communication, social interactions, behaviors, independence, abstract thought, focus, performance at school, sensory issues and tolerance for their environment and sensory issues.

Q: How does NDF/NDF Plus™ work?
NDF™ and NDF Plus™ are proprietary synergistic blends of micronized organic chlorella, cilantro and probiotic lysate. The chlorella cell wall in NDF/NDF Plus™ is a mucopolysaccharide ion exchange resin, and forms both ionic and double bonds with the metals it comes into contact with. NDF/NDF Plus™ is manufactured with the exact methodology used to produce a ‘clathrating agent’, a bond that completely encloses the bound metal material and this is in addition to the ion exchange resin in the chlorella cell wall. Cilantro increases the mobilization of toxic metals. The probiotic lysate decreases imbalances in the gut which are very common with heavy metal detoxification. The synergy of the ingredients in NDF™ and NDF Plus™ is what makes these formulas so safe and effective.

Q: Why are removing toxic heavy metals and chemicals important in immune compromised children?
Toxic heavy metals & chemicals cause a deep systemic disruption in normal internal body chemistry and the cells ability to communicate with each other. These toxins can embed in various parts of the body systems and differs from person to person. Heavy metals are naturally excreted through the urine, feces, and sweat glands. But when the natural routes of elimination are compromised, and/or our exposure is increased, we begin to experience toxic effects. This is common in immune compromised children.

Dr. John Char’s took 1569 of his patients with immune issues through detoxification with NDF and noted the symptoms that improved. This exciting analysis can be viewed here: Toxic Free Dentistry by Dr. John Char.

Q: How do you know NDF/NDF Plus™ removes toxic heavy metals?
Pre and post Urine Toxic Element tests show that both NDF™ and NDF Plus™ increase the excretion of heavy metals. Essential element testing shows they bring beneficial minerals back into balance. And both adult and children’s symptomology correlate and corroborate these laboratory results over and over again since 2000. Lab testing can be found here.

Q: How will I know if NDF/NDF Plus™ is decreasing the level of toxic metals in my child?
One of the easiest ways to determine if you are decreasing the level of toxic metals is if your child begins to feel better and symptoms improve. You can also have laboratory testing done to measure the levels of toxic metals being excreted. Here’s a Summary of Lab Testing for Heavy Metals currently available. Intake dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ relates to the amount of heavy metals being excreted.

Q: Why is NDF Plus™ so beneficial for children who are immune compromised?
Some individuals have what we call “low battery focus”. This is when the cell's ability to communicate with each other is so debilitated that it is similar to a low car battery. This is especially true for people with chronic exposure, immune issues, and gut issues. These individuals often have a difficult time detoxifying as the cells become hard to permeate.

What makes NDF Plus™ exceptional from any other detoxification product for immune compromised people is that NDF Plus™ has been put through an additional fermentation processes, which improves cell to cell communication making it easier for an immune compromised person to detoxify.

Q: Why does everyone start out at the same dose of NDF/NDF Plus™? Doesn't age and weight matter?
Dosing of NDF/ NDF Plus™ is based on tolerance. We recommend kids start with 1 drop and ramping up slowly as tolerated. If your child is very sensitive to other treatments, beginning with a diluted dose of NDF Plus™ is recommended. The dose should be high enough so your child has a positive response and low enough so there are no aggravations.

Q: What is the top recommended dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ for children?
1 dropper (26 drops), 2x a day.

Q: What is the half-life of NDF/NDF Plus™?
The half-life of NDF Plus™ is 2 hours. For individuals who prefer more frequent dosing protocols, NDF/NDF Plus can safely be used in lower doses, more frequently throughout the day.

Q: What symptoms may indicate the dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ is too high?
An increase in irritability, frustration, self stimulatory behaviors, not being able to focus or concentrate, rashes, or feeling unwell after ramping up the dose indicates the dose is not tolerated. A change in the appearance of stools is not typically considered an aggravation.

Q: What do I do if my child experiences an aggravation?
Cut the dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ in half or discontinue. Make sure your child’s bowels are moving daily and give fresh squeezed lemons in water. If aggravations persist, 1-2 capsules of activated charcoal can be given. Reintroduce NDF/NDF Plus™ at a lower dose once all symptoms have subsided.

Q: What can I do to improve my child’s tolerance of NDF/NDF Plus™?
The foundation to any successful detoxification protocol is making sure the bowels are moving daily, your child is well hydrated, liver function is optimized, and acidic waste is draining and leaving the body efficiently.
For children who have 1-3 bowel movements a day, starting with Liver Life™ is appropriate.
For children who have sluggish bowels, BioRay’s Children Liver Restorative Kit is recommended.

Q: Why do I wait for my child's urine pH to be 5.5-6.2 before adding in NDF/NDF Plus™?
NDF/NDF Plus™ increases the excretion of acidic waste including toxic heavy metals and chemicals. Making sure your child is able to drain these toxins efficiently will make detox more efficient and decrease their chance of experiencing an aggravation.

Q: Do I have to wait to give my child other supplements?
NDF/NDF Plus™ is most efficient when given on an empty stomach 15-30 minutes before other food or supplements. If this is an issue, it can be given at the same time. It may take a slightly higher dose to notice the same type of progress than if NDF/NDF Plus™ is taken on an empty stomach. All Bioray products can be given at the same time as they are liquid tinctures that absorb very quickly, compliment one another and address different systems and issues in the body.

Q: What if I can't get my child to drink enough after his dose?
If your child doesn't drink much, we recommend putting your child's current dose of NDF/NDF Plus™ in their drink which can be sipped throughout the day. This will insure that they are being hydrated while using NDF/NDF Plus™.

Q: What are some signs that the dose may need to be decreased?
Anything that indicates the child is feeling worse instead of better would indicate the dose is too high including irritability, frustration, crying, and self stimulatory behaviors, not being able to focus or concentrate, and skin issues. A change in the appearance of bowel movements is not typically considered an aggravation.

Q: What do I do if my child has irritating symptoms while ramping up the dose?
When the dose is too high, the body is trying to eliminate more toxins than the detox organs can comfortably excrete. It’s appropriate to discontinue or lower the dose until symptoms subside. Drinking fresh squeezed lemons in water (lemonade is great for this) and giving activated charcoal can mitigate the symptoms very quickly. Make sure bowels continue to move 1-3x a day.

Q: How long does NDF Plus™ need to be used?
Detoxification with NDF/NDF Plus™ typically takes between 6 to 12 months depending on your child’s level of toxicity, biochemistry and his or her current dose. Kids who are inefficient at detoxifying, or have high current exposure to toxins will benefit from a small maintenance dose. NDF/NDF Plus™ can also be used to offset the negative health effects from chlorine as it’s binds to organochlorides.

Q: How long does a bottle of NDF/NDF Plus™ last?
This will depend on the dose. 
For children or sensitive individuals starting out, a 1oz bottle lasts 4.5 months while a 4oz bottle lasts approximately 8 months.  

At 6 drops, 2x a day, a 1oz bottle lasts about 65 days; a 4oz bottle, 85 days.
At 15 drops, 2x a day, a 1oz bottle lasts 26 days; a 4oz bottle, 3.5 months.
At 1 dropper, 2x a day, a 1oz bottle lasts 15 days; a 4oz bottle, 2 months. 

Q: Can Liver Life™, CytoFlora™ & NDF Plus™ be given at the same time?
Yes, they can. BioRay products compliment one another while addressing different systems and issues in the body. However, introducing one product at a time and waiting 2 weeks between including each product is recommended.