Assoc. Prof., President of the Probiotic and Prebiotic Association, stated that it is being discussed how beneficial bacteria can be used as medicine in the future. Dr. Tarkan Karakan stated that probiotic bacteria, which are beneficial bacteria, will be effective in accelerating treatments, thus reducing health expenses.
We know bacteria as harmful, but both harmful and beneficial bacteria live together in our body. Research has shown that probiotic bacteria are beneficial in both the USA and Europe in the last 5-10 years. Dairy products have started to come to the fore in our country, especially by adding them to yoghurt or in the form of ready-made tablets and powder.
Assoc. Prof., President of the Probiotic and Prebiotic Association, stated that lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are the most beneficial of these two groups of bacteria. Dr. Tarkan Karakan gave the following information:
“These are the first bacteria that settle in the intestines of babies while sucking breast milk. These protect babies from various diseases. But environmental factors and poor nutrition to our genetic structure may not allow those bacteria to survive. Then diseases can occur. There is a connection between allergy, the disease of our age, and the bacteria living in our intestines.
“Less Beneficial Bacteria Are Found in the Intestines of Children Born by Caesarean Section”
Allergic diseases and bronchitis are common in children. has become widespread. When the babies of mothers who gave birth by cesarean section and normal birth are compared, less beneficial bacteria are found in the intestines of children born by cesarean section. Susceptibility to allergies is linked to the duration of breastfeeding. The first milk taken from the mother is very valuable, it contains these beneficial bacteria. There is a delay in breastfeeding and the effect of anesthesia on babies born by cesarean section.
“Probiotic Treatment Against Intestinal Inflammations and Other Diseases”
According to the hygiene hypothesis, being clean is actually as good as it seems. not good. Allergic diseases can be seen in children who grow up in an extremely meticulous sterile environment. While people are protected from germs, there is an explosion in allergic diseases. This is where probiotics come into play. Probiotic treatments are also applied to premature babies in our country. Against intestinal inflammations and other diseases protective effect was observed. In adults, attention should be paid to eating habits. When we consume fibrous foods such as vegetables and fruits, the number of beneficial bacteria in our intestines increases. As Turkish people, we are no strangers to probiotics. The yoghurt we eat today has nothing to do with the yoghurt our ancestors and mothers made. The number of beneficial bacteria decreases due to the substances added to supermarket yoghurts to keep them on the shelves for a long time. We have become more prone to diseases and allergic diseases due to Western-style nutrition.
“There are 15 Types of Fungi and Bacteria in Kefir”
Italy and France are on this subject. leading countries and have a wide variety of probiotic products. In Europe, these are consumed routinely. For example, there are 15 types of fungi and bacteria in kefir. The mixture inside may change. Gradually, probiotics began to enter Turkey.
“It is Used to Reduce Infections After Surgeries”
Probiotics strengthen the immune system. While a person encounters a cold 7 times a year, this rate drops to 2-3. It is very useful to prevent diarrhea when you travel somewhere and also after you have diarrhea. It is used to reduce infections after surgeries. Probiotics, taken orally as tablets or food, reduce pneumonia and wound inflammation.
“We Live with Bacteria 10 Times More Than Our Number of Cells”
Obesity is in our age. The problem and the bacteria in our intestines change as we gain weight. As people gain weight, harmful bacteria become dominant. The more beneficial bacteria we have, the more easily we can maintain our weight. It was determined that probiotics also have an effect on diabetes and blood lipid irregularities. The total number of cells in our body is 10 to the 14th power, and the number of bacteria is 10 to the 15th power. In other words, we live with bacteria that are 10 times more than our number of cells. It is being discussed how beneficial bacteria can be used as medicine in the future.”
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