My name is Hanka Krásová, and after turning fifty, I decided to establish a start-up focused on improving the microbiome, mood, and health of as many people as possible. My dream was to bring to the world a comprehensive range of probiotic products. From beverages for children, through probiotic chewing gums for teenagers, to collagens and daily doses of probiotic protein for the elderly to help them maintain muscle mass.
How do we aim to achieve this?
We have developed for you a complete range of probiotic products based on kombucha. These products aim to optimize your gut microbiome, often referred to as our "second brain". In a balanced status, you can look forward to better sleep, higher physical activity, clearer thinking, and improved social relationships. Our digestion affects absolutely everything. It's sad to realize that most of us no longer remember what it's like to feel truly good, both physically and mentally.
My childhood spent among the vineyards in picturesque Palava (Czech Republic) introduced me to the secret of fermenting grape juice into wine. However, during the Covid period, when I was looking for a new direction, fate led me to a fascination with kombucha. This ancient fermented beverage is made by fermenting tea and sugar with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, known as Scoby. Over months of fermentation, vitally important substances emerge - encapsulated probiotics, vitamins, enzymes, beta-glucans, flavonoids, and organic acids. However, not everyone masters the art of fermenting the beverage long enough for the alcohol to disappear. As we say: not every winemaker is the same.
Our dietary supplements are truly unique in that we ferment our kombucha longer than usual. This eliminates the presence of alcohol and yeasts that can cause bloating or allergies. Thanks to the extended fermentation process, unlike regular kombuchas that need to be stored in the fridge to stop the fermentation process and prevent them from "exploding", our probiotic drink is stable at room temperature. This allows you to always have it with you, without the need for refrigeration. We enrich it with four specially selected probiotic strains and prebiotics that can survive the journey through the acidic environment of the stomach and activate only in the alkaline environment of the small intestine, where they contribute to the health of your microbiome. And that's precisely the magic for our body. Additionally, some strains are resistant to antibiotics, and all are safe for children.
And why the name BALA 21?
BALA in Sanskrit symbolizes youth, strength, and the energy of the mind - all of which we want to bring to you, ourselves, and our loved ones through our probiotic products. BALA for us means "balance". With the number 21, we want to emphasize that a healthy microbiome is key to preventing and treating lifestyle diseases and is the topic of the 21st century. Many of us realized this connection between healthy intestines, good immunity, and overall physical and mental condition especially during the COVID period.
I hope our probiotic range BALA 21 appeals to you and becomes a part of your daily life, so you can feel alive and content again!
We recommend that you try our
PROBIODRINK Orange
Try our sweet and refreshing Orange kombucha tea, one of our finest probiotic caffein and theine free teas, which is enriched with the natural flavours of orange.
This probiotic drink is made from Rooibos infusion, a specially fermented kombucha culture, also enriched byfour carefully selected probiotic strains together with prebiotics creating a complex health support for the whole family and fostering optimal gut microbiome health.
