{"title":"Body \u0026 Defense","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour body does protective work you never see. Big Sur, Cascade, Catalina, and Shenandoah support the systems that guard, restore, and defend — from intimate microbiome balance to immune education to antioxidant production. Cultures for the work happening below the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"big-sur","title":"Big Sur","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-fermented in small batches, made locally. 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Cold-strained for maximum culture concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy peak live-culture potency for 21 days when kept refrigerated at 34–38°F. Your jar is labeled with a best used by date — consume within the window for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJar Return Program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn your empty jars to your Vital Neighbor at the time of your next delivery and receive a $2.00 credit per jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Science \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/big-sur\"\u003eRead the science behind Big Sur →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-your-culture\"\u003eNot sure this is the right culture for you? →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pairing-and-combining\"\u003eLearn about combining cultures →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in a home kitchen under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act — not inspected by the state. 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A richer, more satisfying daily experience with the same targeted probiotic culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummit ($50)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our most concentrated version. Cold-strained to remove excess whey, creating a thick, spoonable consistency and maximum live-culture density. For those who want the highest potency and richest texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotency Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy peak live-culture potency for 21 days when kept refrigerated at 34–38°F. 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