Amazing Gut Flora

Intestinal flora is a group of microorganisms that live in the human intestine. The number of parasitic bacteria in the human intestine is 40 trillion, and the total number of genes is about 150 times the number of genes in the human body. It can be seen from the data that the intestinal flora is a very large group, so the intestinal flora is also called the "second genome" and "second brain" of the human body. Intestinal flora can digest food components, synthesize essential vitamins, stimulate and regulate the immune system, eliminate pathogens, remove toxins and carcinogens, etc.

Gut flora is one of the most important microorganisms in the human body and plays a key role in human health. Gut flora can regulate the body's immune system, help the body digest food and absorb nutrients, and interact with the human nervous system. In recent years, studies have found that intestinal flora also has a profound impact on the prevention and treatment of many common diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Scientists are exploring how to improve human health by improving intestinal flora through diet, probiotics, and fecal transplants.

Under normal circumstances, the intestinal flora can establish a dynamic ecological balance with the host and the external environment. Once the intestinal flora is disordered and unbalanced, it will cause the loss of multiple host functions, such as loss of barrier function, loss of inflammation and immune function, etc. thereby inducing disease. It is reported that 95% of diseases are related to intestinal flora. In addition to gastrointestinal diseases and metabolic diseases, intestinal flora is also related to a variety of systemic diseases, such as the nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, tumors, etc. The intestinal flora interacts closely with the host mainly through small-molecule metabolites (such as short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, tryptophan, amino acids, etc.), affecting the occurrence and development of diseases. Gut flora is an important sign of health. Understanding its importance and taking appropriate health care measures can help people maintain strong physical immunity and health.

Gut flora profile.

After a newborn is born, he or she will be directly exposed to microorganisms from the mother and the surrounding environment. At the same time, these microorganisms quickly colonize the baby's body. Since then, throughout the life cycle, various interactions continue to occur between the human body and microorganisms, maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship. The number of microorganisms in the human body is more than ten times the number of human cells; there are more than 10,000 types of microorganisms in the human body, of which 80% are concentrated in the intestines. Gut microorganisms are called the second brain of humans and can affect our appetite, mood and even weight.

Gut flora interact with the human body.

There are complex interactions between the intestinal flora and many systems of the human body and can perform important physiological functions. The human body itself cannot metabolize the complex polysaccharides in fruits and vegetables. This function is performed for us by intestinal flora. The flora metabolizes polysaccharides and produces a variety of biologically active substances, such as short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, etc. The intestinal flora itself and its metabolites affect the physiological activities of the brain through the vagus nerve. There can be two-way communication between the brain and the intestines, so the flora and the brain are closely related.

Gut flora and disease.

The intestinal flora is divided into three categories: probiotics represented by Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, harmful bacteria represented by Enterobacter cloacae, and neutral bacteria harmless to humans and animals.

In a healthy state, a mutually beneficial balance is maintained between the human body and microorganisms. However, when the intestinal flora is disordered, pathogenic bacteria will proliferate, probiotics will decrease sharply, and the balanced state will be broken, leading to the occurrence of various diseases. 95% of diseases are related to intestinal microbial disorders, such as mental diseases, metabolic diseases, immune diseases, etc.

Can intestinal flora imbalance be cured by itself?

Some people with intestinal flora imbalance can heal themselves, but since the severity of each person's condition is different, the possibility of self-healing may also vary. If the symptoms of intestinal flora imbalance are mild, they can recover on their own after a period of time. However, if the symptoms are severe and they cannot recover on their own, targeted treatment must be taken as soon as possible!