How the good intestinal bacteria feel good in the body and positively influence the intestinal flora.
The more balanced the intestinal flora, the healthier the intestine, the better the immune system, the better the performance and the better the general vitality!
Intestinal bacteria need food!
Inulin is a dietary fiber that, unlike other dietary fibers, can only be digested by good bacteria. This gives the good bacteria a competitive advantage over unwanted germs.
Unfortunately, inulin is found in foods that are no longer often on the menu, such as Jerusalem artichokes, onions or chicory.
From kefir to sauerkraut
Ilya Mechnikov (1845–1916) was an immunologist who described the positive effects of fermented foods, such as kefir and sauerkraut. During the fermentation process, lactic acid bacteria, which are also part of the intestinal flora, multiply. Thus, the consumption of fermented foods helps strengthen the intestinal flora by adding beneficial lactic acid bacteria.
Gut flora killer – stress
Inflammatory and functional bowel diseases are often fueled by stress hormones.
Exercise to reduce stress, meditation, or unwinding in a hot bath. There are various methods to reduce stress. The important thing is to take the time to do them.
Many medications damage the intestinal flora
Antibiotics aren't the only thing that destroys the intestinal flora. Recent studies reveal that certain laxatives, the contraceptive pill, antidepressants, allergy medications, and diabetes medications can also impair the intestinal flora. Therefore, it's important to maintain a supply of viable bacterial cultures.
